We’ve waited a long time for this one! Getting Kelly Joe to Texas is rare and wonderful.

Here’s what Steve Earle says about him: “Kelly Joe Phelps plays, sings, and writes the blues. HOLD UP before you lock that in - forget about songs in a twelve bar three chord progression with a two line repeat and answer rhyme structure - though he can certainly do that when he wants to. I’m talking about a feeling, a smoky, lonesome, painful - yet somehow comforting groove that lets you know that you are not alone - even when you’re blue. Play on brother.” - Steve Earle

With his latest CD release (and Rounder Records debut), Tunesmith Retrofit, guitar virtuoso Kelly Joe Phelps has completed another rung of the spiral and circled his way back to the simplicity and undeniable power of a well written song.

Blue Rock Studio is honored to present an intimate Texas Hill Country evening with a true northwestern songwriting giant. We hope to see you there.

For more information on this artist, visit http://www.kellyjoephelps.net