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ALBUM OF THE WEEK- BRIDGET KELLY BAND- DARK SPACES

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Blues aficionados The Bridget Kelly Band return with their sixth studio album in 8 years, since their inception in 2012. Dark Spaces comprises 13 tracks of Memphis/Texas blues blended with Southern rock and plenty of gusto.

The Bridget Kelly band were formed in Gainesville by the charismatic charms of the aforementioned Bridget Kelly and the award-winning guitar wizard Tim Fik. They have forged a firm fanbase across the States with extensive airplay on SIRIUS XM, as well as regular features on SPOTIFY, DEEZER, PANDORA etc. They combine strong songcraft with riff-driven blues and emotive vocals to create a settling atmosphere for the musically inclined.

The album starts ablaze with the scintillating Free Me. Kelly typically delivers a sultry performance on vocals against the picturesque backdrop of 12- bar blues so pleasantly mastered by Fik; which subsequently explodes into a flurry of blues notes.

The punchy Sky's The Limit instantly follows suites with another soulful burst of renewable energy from Kelly in this optimistic message about realistically achieving your aspirations. The drumming remains intact, as Fik efficiently delivers another Satriani- style solo

Thing's About To Change is a slow blues-number that invariably sees Kelly in a reflective mood in this stripped back track with strong contributions on bass and drum to naturally feel like an easy listening part of the album.

Someone's Gotta Dance is an upbeat track joyfully celebrating the decorative art of swaying hips. The percussive beats are carefully designed for that instinctive reaction with Fik and Ambrecht combining to create a funky jam. Kelly's vocals are more open and varied, allowing her to feel like she is enjoying herself. This is one song that stood out for me because of the enthusiasm and air of fun expressed.

Southern Wind is a chilled out Southern rock song in the style of The Allmans with dual vocal counterpoints re-enforcing that earthly feeling on these hot summer afternoons.

And finally, Your Days Are Numbered is a satisfactory way to finish with a scintillating expression of electric blues that sees Fink clambering all over the fretboard with a deft skill of precision and desire.
Dark Spaces is a moving album with a blend of lighter moments and touching areas of deep reflection to deliver a solid outing for Bridget Kelly band. 

Words by Anselm Anderson

Dark Spaces is now available via all good music platforms.

Band members

Bridget Kelly- Vocals

Tim Fik- Guitars, Vocals

Greg Mullins & Mark Ambrecht- Bass

Alex Klausner & Tim Mulberry- Drums

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