Reckless Kelly

Reckless Kelly: putting Texas on the map since 1997. These guys are real country. Not Taylor Swift country. But pure, red dirt ‘Texas country’ country. Led by brothers Willy and Cody Braun and also comprising of members David Abeyta, Jay Nazz and Joe Miller, Reckless Kelly are awesome live. No flashy gimmicks are needed with this lot. Standing on stage with nothing but the instruments in their hands and a sense of authentic country bliss, Reckless Kelly compelled the audience with a selection of crooners: from slow and sad ballad ‘1952 Vincent Black lighting’ which they covered brilliantly, to the more upbeat yet equally sad ‘Nobody’s girl’ to the equally upbeat and thankfully not sad ‘Wiggles and Ritalin’. What is perhaps most enjoyable about watching Reckless Kelly live is the all too apparent thrill the band get from performing: a thrill that translates and is reciprocated by the audience. The concert was high energy, fun and felt authentically country. The guitar solos were out of this world and a particular highlight was when the harmonica and fiddle were suddenly brought on stage by Cody Braun, displaying just how multi-talented the band was. For any country or even rock fans, these guys are a must see.