Reckless Kelly | Artist

Reckless Kelly is an American country rock band formed 1996 in Stanley Idaho, by brothers Willy Braun (vocals, guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica). The current lineup also includes Ryan Engleman (guitar), Jay Nazz (drums), and Joe Miller (bass). The Brauns had previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys, a Western swing band, before forming their own group. Brought up in the rural Sawtooth Mountains region of Idaho, the brothers later relocated to the vibrant musical hub of Austin, Texas where they played regularly on the historic Sixth Street. As a result of their residency, they turned Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, a small bar and restaurant, into a noted music venue. Reckless Kelly has carved out a niche in the country music scene with their blend of rock, roots, and Americana influences. Their music often explores themes of love, heartache, freedom, and the open road, resonating with audiences who appreciate honest, authentic storytelling. The band's first album Millican was released in 1998. Acoustic: Live at Stubb's, and The Day followed two years later, then 2003's superb Under the Table & Above the Sun, released on the high-profile Sugar Hill label. That album won the hearts of the music press and gained the support of Texas music legend Joe Ely, who sang the band's praises in interviews. They have gone on to release a further Seven studio albums to-date, including the standouts Wicked Teisted Road (2005), Reckless Kelly Was Here (2006), Good Luck & True Love (2011), and Long Night Moon (2013). The band won a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for their album Long Night Moon. Their recent albums have included tracks with critical social commentary on sociopolitical issues, such as the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the loss of personal freedoms. The band regularly returns to Austin to play before capacity crowds at venues like Nutty Brown Cafe & Amphitheatre. Younger brothers Micky and Gary Braun front their own band, Micky & The Motorcars. Both bands play at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion in Challis, Idaho, every August.

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