It’s been a minute, but Kelley finally returns to her great Western New York fans with her all-star acoustic concept band KELLEY HUNT and THE 5  to headline the 2025 BUFFALO BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL Sun. May 4.  Kelley’s usual commanding vocal complemented by 3-part gospel-tinged vocal moments, improvisational fireworks and unique arrangements bring to life her extensive catalog … Read More

Kelley and her all-star acoustic concept band KELLEY HUNT AND THE 5 return to rock the Saloon Stage at KC’s iconic live music venue Knuckleheads Thur. May 1 7:30pm / doors 6:30 pm.  The band – Kelley on vocals, keys and guitar, elite bassist James Albright, drummer/percussionist Brandon Graves, singers Allena and Wanda Manier bring inventive arrangements, improvisation and some … Read More

  A joint production of the Kansas Arts Commission and PBS affiliate KTWU and brainchild of Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland the TV music series “LG Desk Concerts” will feature Kelley Hunt and The 5 this Friday, Nov. 29 7:30 pm CST. The concert will replay Dec. 4 11 pm CST and Dec. 31 10 pm CST. The concert segments … Read More

    THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER, cultural hub of Kelley Hunt’s hometown of Lawrence, KS, is presenting her in concert with Kelley Hunt and The 5 (and some special guests) Sat. Nov. 9 in celebration of her storied 30-year career.  The timescape from the release of her self-titled album in 1994 to date has seen a long list of highlights, … Read More

KELLEY HUNT and THE 5, her all-star acoustic concept band will close the showcase presentations at the 2024 MIXMASTER MUSIC CONFERENCE in Lawerence, KS with a show at LUCIA.  The set time is approx. 8:15pm.  The conference will be held Sept. 6-7 and brings together local, regional and national music industry operatives and artists.  Congrats to THE LAWRENCE MUSIC ALLIANCE … Read More

  Kelley’s song “Long Way Home” has been added to the Spotify BLUES PIANO LEGENDS playlist alongside tracks from a stellar stable of artists including Ray Charles, Otis Spann, James Booker, Champion Jack Dupree, Johnnie Johnson (Kelley’s longtime friend and mentor), Victor Wainwright and more.   Check out the playlist HERE.

Every year M.C. Records, and indie label based in New York, honors women singers, songwriters and performers with a special playlist curated to celebrate Women’s History Month.  This year Kelley’s track “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone” from the Duke Robillard-produced period project DUKE AND HIS DAMES OF RHYTHM made the list.  To hear Kelley’s track and all … Read More

Kelley’s song “Release and Be Free” from the “Beautiful Bones” album now has over 1.1 million Spotify plays.  No surprise – it’s a great performance by Kelley, great song, arrangement and is supported by a stellar studio cast, including the wonderful McCrary Sisters, drummer Bryan Owings, guitarist John Jackson, bassist Tim Marks and others. LISTEN HERE

Join Kelley and an array of allstar artists for the world’s premier Blues/R&B/Soul music cruise – The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.  This is cruise #40, so the LRBC really knows how to do it right with over 10 performance venues on board, from big production stages to small, intimate club spaces – it’s a week-long music festival at sea. … Read More

Accolades for Kelley’s new holiday album “WINTER SOULSTICE” continue to roll in from all directions.  This week the album charted #9 on ROOTS MUSIC REPORT’S TOP 50 HOLIDAY ALBUM CHART.  Have a look!