"There are things in my life I would have changed but, if I did...what would I write about?" said firmly with tongue in cheek. p. kelly
Pat Kelly, multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer/arranger has been playing professionally since the age of 12. Over the years, Kelly has performed with Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), Tony ÔWild TÕ Springer, Basia Lyjak, Paris Black, Jeff Burke, The Star Combo (John Gustafson, Griff Griffiths, Tony Newman, Howie Casey, Roy Young.), Michael White, The Temptations, Alan Frew. Kelly has even played for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Kelly's voice was heard a lot in the 90's on Toronto morning shows (Q107, 680CFTR) as he could mimic voices ranging from Paul Simon to Robert Plant for "sound alike-spoofs". He was the frontman for the 80's band After Ours and in the 90's The Sweet Vibe Orchestra. Kelly has produced albums/singles (After Ours, SVO, Nik Lenskyj, Barb Longaphie) and garnered mild acclaim in the independent market as a prolific songwriter and collaborator.
Presently, Kelly can be found doing the occasional live acoustic set with bassoonist Jeff Burke or performing with up and coming artists.
In regards to Kelly's songs, "...his words are vignettes, his voice and songs, with their many changes, make it impossible for one to peg him, classify him, as though he is consciously refusing to sound like something we have all heard before. This concentrated talent is rare." - Garageband.com