Reckless Kelly

Despite the handle, Austin-based Reckless Kelly are more spontaneously ragged than reckless, fusing the sounds of rock, country and blues into an Americana creature with a bloodline that includes names like Louvin, Delmore and Everly while looking forward and seeking out new ways to present alternative country, an always-changing genre of music.

The mix has only grown richer and more assured over six years as siblings Willy and Cody Braun continue to spend hours on stage with drummer Jay Nazz, guitarist David Abeyta and the latest addition to the Kelly gang, bassist Jimmy McFeeley. The sound first hinted at on Millican (1998) has enjoyed the ebb and tide of collaboration, from more raucous, electric workouts to sparer acoustic settings as captured on 2000's Acoustic: Live at Stubbs.

The band's commitment to a rigorous schedule of live performing keeps the performing and recording process fresh, and has allowed for a cycle that lasted longer than any of them initially expected. 'When we started, we said we'd give it three years,' Cody says. 'We decided after that, we'd do it 'til we couldn't do it anymore, or keep doing it because we can't stand to quit. We've been on the three-year plan for nine years now.'

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