"Pleasant introduction, which makes us look forward to more" - Rootstime (Belgium)
****Four Stars "Kelly displays the same versatility as Linda Rondstadt....in nine tracks she indeed delivers." - Paris-Move (France_
The sound is tastefully electro-acoustic, the songs largely characterized by 'medium times' in which the protagonist's voice stands out in all its vibrant beauty....highly recommended" - Lonestar Time (Italy)
"Musically, the whole thing is beautiful and varied, a little classic country, folk and folk rock, plus blues rock, neo-traditional in the best sense" - Country.de (Germany)
"...the music and her incredible voice leave you transfixed" - Folk Radio (UK)
"It has an allure all of its own that creeps under your skin until eventually you feel like you're listening to your oldest friend" - Dancing About Architecture (UK)
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Shows
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Kelly Steward Songwriter Night
The Music Box, Rockford, IL
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SATURDAY, MAY 24th
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
The Terrace, Aitkin, MN
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​​SUNDAY, MAY 25th
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
Private Show, Aitkin, MN
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MONDAY, MAY 26th
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
Private Show, Milwaukee, WI
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SATURDAY, MAY 31st
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
Private Show, Dixon, IL
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th - 6pm
Kelly Steward (solo)
University Club, Rockford, IL
SUNDAY, JUNE 8th
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
Wine Fest, Rosemont, IL
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14th
Miles Nielsen & Kelly Steward
Private Show, Evanston, IL
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TUESDAY, JULY 15th - 5:30pm
Kelly Steward (featuring Miles Nielsen)
Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th - 6pm
Kelly Steward & The Restless Kind (full band)
Alchemy at Aldeen, Rockford, IL
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FOR KELLY'S SHOW WITH MILES NIELSEN & THE RUSTED HEARTS PLEASE
CHECK OUT MILES NIELSEN'S PAGE
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Kelly can also been seen performing with her
family band The Nielsen Trust alongside her
husband Miles Nielsen, brother-in-law Daxx Nielsen
and father-in-law Rick Nielsen
Please visit their website below for show dates
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Biography
Kelly Steward is a Midwestern American singer, songwriter and recording artist hailing from Rockford, IL. Her haunting indie flavored neo-traditional country meditations are a favorite in this area of the country, a grass-roots musical movement from the state that brought you Wilco. After a few storied years in Los Angeles, Kelly moved back to the Midwest to record her EP "Long Long Road" with producer and fellow musician Miles Nielsen. Traveling and playing with Miles' band for a couple years, Kelly broke off to form her own band The Restless Kind with Greg Whitson (guitar), Andy Scarpaci (bass), Jim Westin (keys) and Jesse Carmona (drums). In 2012 she released an intimate EP titled "Out From Within" . 2019 marks her full length album debut "Tales and Tributes of the Deserving and Not So" produced by Kelly and her fellow band-mate Greg Whitson. The vibe of the album is reminiscent of mid 70's female singer-songwriters like Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez and Linda Ronstadt with a Laurel Canyon via Midwest Americana feel. You can purchase the album now via this website or most digital music platforms.