AUDREY KELLY

Glasgow based AUDREY KELLY was introduced to Scotland’s Country fans on the recent George Hamilton IV tour recently, and has also released a very interesting album, “Something Funny Goin’ On”.
Most of the songs are originals , from the pen of Perthshire based Alex Birnie. This is a bold move for a first album, but a very welcome one- original material gets very little exposure, especially in Country music.
The two covers she tackles are “Always On My Mind”, which is quite pleasant, but it’s Patsy Cline’s “Lonely Street” really finishes the album on a high. It’s a superb arrangement, with some really effective accordian breaks.
“Don’t Call Me Darlin” stands out as the most Country, and radio friendly track on the album. It should pick up some good airplay.
“Wasted Tears Wasted Years” and “If That’s So Wrong” are also very strong Country numbers, which display really rootsy vocals, not unlike Brenda Lee or Barbara Fairchild
Audrey also delivers some beautiful ballads, with a lot of feeling. Worth mentioning here are “This May Be Life” and “Time Is Healin”.
The instrumentation from Jimmy Glen & Jim Cassidy is first class, and brings out the best in Ms Kelly.
Audrey is relatively new into the Country market, but is set to make her mark very quickly. Here in Scotland, we don’t have artists prepared to really make a push, like the Irish or Americans do. I’ve a feeling Audrey may be the one to break the mould.
“something Funny’s Goin’ On “ is available from Country Road Records, on 01764 862962 or from the website www.audreykelly.com