Community Corner
Astra Kelly performs live at Leroy's!
Listen to Astra's music here!
About Astra:
Born in Marvel, Arkansas and delivered by Dr. Wise,
Astra Kelly had an early interest in music fueled by family jams, school
choirs and formal music studies. A prolific guitar player, vocalist and
songwriter, she is also a savvy business woman, creative spirit, and
pure artist. Kelly has successfully driven her own music career,
released six records on her own Rockaway record label, toured the
country numerous times, hosted her own radio show, managed recording
studios for over 12 years, and the list goes on and on.
Kelly is an exceptional talent with a
lyric-based, melodic sound that is a rich fusion of her Chicago roots in
funk and blues merged with indie rock, folk/americana and acoustic
elements. Classical and jazz trained, her passionate performance style
is derived from her days of street performing in the Chicago subways, an
undeniable devotion to music, and incessant touring. Her lyrics read
like poetry, speaking of emotional transformation and personal freedom.
Whether armed with an acoustic guitar or onstage with the full electric
band, her delivery is a powerful expression of her art and sound.