Reckless Kelly (band)

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Name = Reckless Kelly


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Origin = Bend, Oregon, United States
Genre = Alternative country, Roots Rock
Years_active = 1997?–present
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URL = [http://www.recklesskelly.com/ www.recklesskelly.com]
Current_members = Willy Braun
Cody Braun
David Abeyta
Jimmy McFeeley
Jay Nazz
Past_members = Chris Schelske
Casey Pollock

Reckless Kelly is an Austin, Texas based Alternative country / Roots Rock band. The band was formed in Bend, Oregon, but moved to Austin in January 1997. Their name was inspired by Australian bank robber Ned Kelly.

History

Led by brothers Willy (vocals/guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/fiddle/mandolin/harmonica), alternative country-rock outfit Reckless Kelly formed in Stanley, Idaho, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in January 1997. The Brauns had previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys, a Western swing band, and were joined in their own group by lead guitarist Casey Pollock, bassist Chris Schelske, and drummer Jay Nazz.

Reckless Kelly's debut album, "Millican", appeared in 1998; Acoustic: Live at Stubb's and Day both followed two years later, after which David Abeyta replaced Pollock on lead guitar. "Under the Table and Above the Sun" from 2003 began the band's relationship with the high-profile Sugar Hill label and won the hearts of the music press and honky tonkin' legend Joe Ely, who sang the band's praises in interviews. "Wicked Twisted Road" was released in 2005, and the next year the live album "Reckless Kelly Was Here" captured the band's stage presence. The band regularly returns to Austin to play before capacity crowds at venues like Nutty Brown Cafe & Amphitheatre.

Current members

* Willy Braun (Lead Vocals, guitar)
* Cody Braun (Vocals, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica)
* David Abeyta (lead guitar, vocals)
* Jimmy McFeeley (bass guitar)
* Jay Nazz (Nazziola) (drums)

Former Members

* Chris Schelske (Bass Guitar, Vocals)
* Casey Pollock (Lead Guitar)

Discography

References

External links

* [http://www.recklesskelly.com Reckless Kelly Official Web Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/recklesskelly Reckless Kelly on Myspace]