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Dan Kelly sings at Smith’s

DAN Kelly is the second oldest of six children and the nephew of Paul Kelly. He’ll be performing in the Smith’s Alternative Bookstore’s popular Paperback Sessions program this Friday. 

Kelly  grew up in Queensland and learnt the guitar at thirteen, studying Environmental Science at uni in Brisbane, where  formed his first band, Nord,   before moving to Melbourne.

In  2003 he released his first solo EP, “Man O Mercy,” later forming his  new band, Dan Kelly and the Alpha Males, comprising Kelly, with Gareth Liddiard (The Drones), Christian Strybosch (The Drones) and Tom Carlyon (The Devastations). Kelly was nominated for “Best Male Artist”, with the band receiving two nominations, “Best Independent Release” and “Breakthrough Artist” for the album at the 2004 ARIA Awards.

He also joined his uncle’s band, Paul Kelly and the Boon Companions.

Dan Kelly is taking a break from recording his new album “Inspiration Point” to perform a rare solo show in Canberra.

Dan Kelly,  at Smith’s Alternative Bookstore, Civic, 8pm on November 22, bookings to paperbacksessions.com.au

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