New Album January 1, 2027

southern Rock/AMericana/COUNTRY

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Self-Titled

Kelly Carmichael

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PREORDER - His 2027 self-titled album finds him stepping fully into a guitar-forward, classic rock identity—without abandoning the blues and country traditions that shaped his earlier work. The record is tighter, more direct, and more electric, built around driving riffs, steady percussion, and a clear emphasis on tone and groove. – Jack Austin

  1. 1
    She's Long Gone 3:33
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  2. 2
    Po' Howard 2:43
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  3. 3
    She Knows Just What to Do 4:56
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  4. 4
    Some Kind of Woman 5:12
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    Parlor Gals 4:38
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  6. 6
    I Like the Way 4:05
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  7. 7
    Dear My Babe 5:02
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    Robert's Come Undone 3:56
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  9. 9
    Shinola 3:49
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  10. 10
    Lonely Times 6:05
    0:00/6:05

Kelly Carmichael (self-titled)

Dogstreet Records - January 1, 2027

"Kelly Carmichael’s music is best understood as a modern extension of country blues, or as he describes it “delta rock”—a style rooted in pre-war traditions but carried forward through a guitar-driven, groove-focused approach. On his self-titled (2027) album, that sound comes into its clearest and most distilled form—rendered into a coherent identity."

“With “Parlor Gals Saloon”, Carmichael leans into a rollicking, Southern rock sound, with crunchy guitars and a swagger that recalls bands like the The Allman Brothers Band. That energy carries through much of the album, particularly on tracks like “Shinola” and “She Knows Just What to Do,” where his guitar work becomes the central force—persistent, muscular, and often propulsive, like an engine pushing the song forward.”

"At the same time, Carmichael retains his strength as a storyteller rooted in country and blues traditions. Songs like “She’s Long Gone” and “Robert’s Come Undone” draw on honky-tonk narratives of heartbreak, rambling, and vice, pairing vivid lyrics with steady, almost hypnotic rhythms. Even when the instrumentation is heavier, the thematic core remains familiar: love gone wrong, restless movement, and the pull of indulgence."

"Taken together, Kelly Carmichael marks a clear evolution: where earlier work reveled in stylistic wandering, this album consolidates his sound. It positions him less as a revivalist or genre-hopper and more as a working rock-and-roll songwriter steeped in roots music, drawing a throughline from traditional blues and country to a modern, amplified form. The shift isn’t a departure, but a sharpening—proof that the foundation laid in his earlier records can support a louder, more focused artistic voice."
by Jack Austin

Ragtime / Country BLUES

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Queen Fareena

Kelly Carmichael

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Charting new territory, Queen Fareena winds down a lazy river of ragtime, roots & country blues, to dixieland with hints of cajun. Obscure revamped oldies from the 20’s and 30’s of artists like Reverend Gary Davis, Read more

Charting new territory, Queen Fareena winds down a lazy river of ragtime, roots & country blues, to dixieland with hints of cajun. Obscure revamped oldies from the 20’s and 30’s of artists like Reverend Gary Davis, John Hurt and Robert Johnson, along with Carmichael’s original compositions, which are all laced with instrumentation comparable to Springsteen’s “Seeger Sessions” making it the perfect follow-up to Kelly’s 2005 debut Old Stock. - Dave Rubin (GUITAR MAGAZINE)

  1. 1
    Richland Women Blues 4:26
    0:00/4:26
  2. 2
    She's Funny That Way 5:20
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  3. 3
    Cincinnati Flow Rag 3:03
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  4. 4
    The Last Fair Deal Goin' Down 3:40
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  5. 5
    Salty Dog 4:32
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  6. 6
    Come On Boys Let's Do That Messin' Around 3:19
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    Queen Fareena 3:43
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    Guitar Rag 3:31
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    Booker Blues 4:05
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  10. 10
    Terrible Operation Blues 2:48
    0:00/2:48
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    Untrue Blues 3:45
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Queen Fareena

Dogstreet Records - April 14, 2009

“This integrated approach has rarely been used this successfully. Los Lobos, The Band and Dylan’s Basement Tapes come to mind. This one is highly recommended for those who love American roots music and are on the look-out for something original and innovative, if not new under the sun.”
by Terry Roland (TOLLBOOTH.ORG)

“Bruce Springsteen revisited this era with his recent tributes to the music of Pete Seeger, but Kelly Carmichael has trumped him with his excellent knowledge of the music and times in which “Queen Fareena” is set. His latest release on Dogstreet Records, “Queen Fareena,” takes the listener on a mythical journey on the riverboat named for a “madam,” back in an era where men were men and women were there to please them. It’s spiced throughout with Kelly’s deft acoustic, dobro, and banjo work, and spot-on vocals.”
by Don Crow (NASHVILLE BLUES SOCIETY)

“Carmichael shows a total understanding of his chosen territory with a swinging prewar jazz hue, worthy of the Chicago scene of Benny Goodman, that is spiked with stunning tempo changes and dynamics. Music this uplifting and energizing should be dispensed like a tonic to a grateful public.”
by Dave Rubin (GUITAR MAGAZINE)

“Simply Syncopatingly Stunning! The truly great atmospheric mixture of racy, fast paced saucy Dixieland Jazz and Ragtime is wonderfully evoked; underpinned by rural folk roots that are more than liberally sprinkled with the lazy hazy untroubled air of turn of the century New Orleans.”
by Brian Harman (BLUES ART STUDIO)

“If you are looking for something to finally clear away the winter blues, Kelly Carmichael’s “Queen Fareena” could be just the ticket.”
by Gordon Baxter (BLUES IN BRITAIN)

“This is 100% old-timey St. Louis / N'orleans stuff, with most of the tracks hand-picked from among some of the best the hoary estimables wrote…especially when they have a smart-ass slant to 'em.”
by Mark S. Tucker (FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC EXCHANGE)

“This is simply a snazzy, off beat good time that takes you on a tour of America’s neglected back roads with the spirit of John Hurt leading the way. The open eared owe it to themselves to check it out.”
by Chris Spector (MIDWEST RECORD)

DELTA/COUNTRY BLUES/SPIRITUALS