Kelly Joe Phelps "Piece By Piece" at The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville). KJP was one of 4 performers singing in the round (Greg Trooper, KJP, Eric Taylor & Steve Earle)
Just rewatching this, having learned of Kelly Joe's passing 💔 and reflecting on how lucky I have been in seeing him play several times. This performance represents his talents 100%. RIP KJP
I am doing a similar traipsing through his videos understanding the loss to music. This is a really good one especially showing his humility and wit right at the end of the video. A great place to remember him.
I was working at a radio station in Rochester, NY, 1995-7 ish.. the Music Director, Jennifer V, and mid day host.. I did PM drive.. said, "Hey Mike, I think this is something you would like," and gave me the copy of "Lead Me On", on a CD. As it goes I listened to it as I drove around the country for a few months. I was eating lunch at Cafe Lena on Hawthorne Boulevard, and there is Kelly Joe Phelps sitting on a too small stool sounding much like what you hear, here, in this. Transcendent.
I saw Kelly Joe in Cleveland , Ohio , Jeff Lang opened up for him . He also played Houston several times , They both played all lap style back then . Great shows !
Was lucky enough to be there sat behind him, bloke with stupid pony tail. Me and my mate hitch hiked 2 days to get to Nashville for this with no guarantee of getting in. Thankfully KJP was a true gent and gave me and my mate his table. What a legend.
I was thrilled to trade for the bootleg DVD of this Bluebird Cafe show to get some live KJP. I was beginning to like Steve Earle, but hadn't heard Greg Trooper or Eric Taylor before. RUclips's great, but no substitute for hearing this show start to finish. Now I learn of Kelly Joe's passing --- three of the four in this show gone. First Trooper, then Taylor, now Kelly. RIP guys.
I've watched many, many KJP videos but have not seen this one before. WOW...glad to have found it. Thanks Arlenoclast for posting. KJP more than held his own in this group. In my opinion, he's the best of the bunch!
Forgot what this was called and been looking for it for ages. He absolutely slays this version. Brilliant playing and the interplay with his vocal is so rich, melodic and full.
Just rewatching this, having learned of Kelly Joe's passing 💔 and reflecting on how lucky I have been in seeing him play several times. This performance represents his talents 100%. RIP KJP
I am doing a similar traipsing through his videos understanding the loss to music. This is a really good one especially showing his humility and wit right at the end of the video. A great place to remember him.
I was working at a radio station in Rochester, NY, 1995-7 ish.. the Music Director, Jennifer V, and mid day host.. I did PM drive.. said, "Hey Mike, I think this is something you would like," and gave me the copy of "Lead Me On", on a CD.
As it goes I listened to it as I drove around the country for a few months. I was eating lunch at Cafe Lena on Hawthorne Boulevard, and there is Kelly Joe Phelps sitting on a too small stool sounding much like what you hear, here, in this.
Transcendent.
O man amazing! seeing and listening to KJP with my own eyes is my biggest dream, which will never come true. best from poland
I saw Kelly Joe in Cleveland , Ohio , Jeff Lang opened up for him . He also played Houston several times , They both played all lap style back then . Great shows !
Was lucky enough to be there sat behind him, bloke with stupid pony tail. Me and my mate hitch hiked 2 days to get to Nashville for this with no guarantee of getting in. Thankfully KJP was a true gent and gave me and my mate his table. What a legend.
Just think how Steve Earle and the others on stage listening to Kelly tearing it up, thinkin ' I'm good, but this guy is a master!'
Best folk/country/blues/americana/whatever musician ever
agree
Genius. . what a loss. His music lives on. .
Groove to this for ever.........
Truffe75 love the branch from a tree comparison.
kjp unbelievable ignored talent ,well done for being here and appriciating real talent
I was thrilled to trade for the bootleg DVD of this Bluebird Cafe show to get some live KJP. I was beginning to like Steve Earle, but hadn't heard Greg Trooper or Eric Taylor before. RUclips's great, but no substitute for hearing this show start to finish. Now I learn of Kelly Joe's passing --- three of the four in this show gone. First Trooper, then Taylor, now Kelly. RIP guys.
Must be the best Music I have heard, ever.
I've watched many, many KJP videos but have not seen this one before. WOW...glad to have found it. Thanks Arlenoclast for posting. KJP more than held his own in this group. In my opinion, he's the best of the bunch!
Brilliant! Such a craftsman
Forgot what this was called and been looking for it for ages. He absolutely slays this version. Brilliant playing and the interplay with his vocal is so rich, melodic and full.
stunning...feel sorry for the guy who had to play next :P
blissimo !
Excellence!
Other dudes looking at their guitars thinking, welp... got some good firewood...
ok, who's next?