BACKSTAGE PASS WITH JOSH
KELLEY
Just say the words, Josh Kelley and two things
come to mind, Josh Kelleys newest release,
"Just Say The Word" and the artist, himself.
Josh has a successful career as a singer-
songwriter, he just established his own
record label (DNK Records) and he found
his complete soul mate (Kathryn Heigel).
I spoke with him when he played at The
Cambridge Room at the House of Blues. Talking to Josh Kelley you can understand
Josh Kelley was the headliner of a group why he is so successful. He is very smart,
of talented artists that were on tour with him. confident with a great sense of humor and
Everyone said," It was a great evening of the right touch of humility. He said, "Our
entertainment." It was a relaxed atmosphere job is to bring something to people's lives
with Josh singing and doing some..... they can't manifest themselves." He found
He had such a strong presence and con- out recently, how much his music affects
nection with the crowd and they loved him. others. At a concert, a woman said her
He played songs off of his newest CD husband was coming back from the war
"Just Say The Word" and had everyone in six days and her favorite song was
singing along with familiar songs such as, "Beautiful Goodbye". Josh and his guitar
"Only You" and "Amazing". player did something so incredibly......
Josh started singing at an early age with Josh Kelleys musical catalog has so many
his brother and a record label wanted to variations that it can suit the mood of its
sign them but his father intervened and listener. Josh's philosophy of songwriting
said they were too young. is, "You must have core structure and
Josh's talent, however, could not be held then listen to your true voice."
down for long. Being a great entertainer Josh Kelleys "true voice" is........
was his destiny. The DNK Label he started is both challen-
ging and rewarding. He said it was
tough separating the business aspect of the
label from the art. But in contrast, when
reaping the rewards....
He has four videos coming out
soon. "Why settle for one when you can have
four.", he said. People like being able to
relate the songs with a video. Josh's
one "True" video is........
"Just Say The Word" by Josh Kelley should
always be there by your side.
This interview can be seen in its entirety
in: MY TEEN SCENES MAGAZINE
