FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Kelly Wright in his debut of "Love, Freedom & Peace." on August 9, 2018 at 9:30pm. A nationally recognized TV News Personality and Recording Artist makes his solo debut in "Love, Freedom & Peace," an entertaining and inspiring show featuring soulful resistance and peace songs from Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross plus his original songs.
Kelly's amazing band is a who's who of talented musicians who are known for their great work in music. Kelly's musical director and co-songwriter, Jeff Franzel, has accompanied such artists as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Torme, Deborah Cox and Lady Gaga. Jeff has written songs for Josh Groban, The Temptations, Shawn Colvin, Placido Domingo and NSYNC. Rounding out Kelly's band will be Steve Williams, who has been playing drums for Sade, David Byrne, Ivan Neville and Keith Richards. Bass player Paul Frazier has been touring and recording with Shawn Colvin, David Byrne, Chic, St. Vincent and more. Askold Buk on guitar is known for scoring numerous songs for numerous television shows including 20/20 (ABC), The Young and The Restless (CBS), Frontline (PBS), The Hills (MTV), and played with B.B. King and Hugh Masakela.
Kelly Wrights is receiving critical acclaim from music writers who love how he effortlessly creates a soulful and uplifting atmosphere captivating the audience through every performance.
Kelly Wright in "Love, Freedom & Peace" plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on August 9, 2018 at 9:30pm. There is a $30 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.
Kelly Wright is a captivating performer who wows audiences with his soul-stirring performances. KELLY has been the opening act for the late James Brown. He has been featured on numerous shows with recording artists like Bobby Caldwell, Bobbi Humphrey, Jonathan Butler, Shirley Caesar, Cissy Houston and more. KELLY has been performing at top venues such as Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, The Friars Club, The Metropolitan Room, The Cotton Club, The Apollo Theater, Radio France in Paris, Shablul Jazz Club in Tel Aviv, and more. KELLY'S performances have also been featured nationwide on numerous television shows like Fox & Friends (FNC), The Huckabee Show (FNC & TBN) and other televised programs.
Kelly Wright is a unique entertainer in that he is also known for his work as an Emmy Award winning TV News Journalist. In that role, KELLY has conducted interviews with Academy Award and Tony winner, Denzel Washington. Other newsmakers and celebrities that KELLY has interviewed include President Barack Obama (when he was a U.S. Senator), John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Shaquille O'Neal, Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams, Cece Winans, Nick Jonas, Roger Daughtry & Pete Townsend (The Who), and more.
KELLY pours all of his life's experiences into his passion for music. He sings songs that are entertaining, uplifting and motivating. KELLY fuses all of his experiences in his latest musical project, "Love, Freedom & Peace."
KELLY describes his versions of classic songs by Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield and Sam Cooke as his mission to delight and inspire audiences with great music that provides a great message of hope, civility and reconciliation in a world that's become increasingly more cynical. KELLY provides a refreshing sound that places a premium on "Love, Freedom & Peace."
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