Mia Kelly LIVE at Knox on 2nd| Fernie

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter celebrates her anticipated album "To Be Clear"

The Knox on 2nd, 201 2 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Doors:  6:30 PM
Show:   7:00 PM
$20.00 advance / $25.00 door

BIOGRAPHY
Mia Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, who writes and performs in both French and English. Kelly enthrals listeners with a distinctive blend of Folk, Rock, and Blues and is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene. Recently awarded Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Kelly is swiftly gaining recognition as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. With her knack for adapting the stories of the people she has connected with in her life, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels her raw and vulnerable emotions through her expertly crafted songs.

Her 2022 debut album, Garden Through the War, explored themes of resilience and growth that follow hardship. The album received recognition from the SOCAN Foundation. Kelly was awarded the Emerging Artist of the Year by Culture Outaouais, and represented Canada as a finalist at the 2023 Jeux De La Francophonie in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She’s been covered by La Presse, Ottawa Citizen, Radio Canada, Roots Music Canada, Châtelaine, and many more.

She’s shared the stage with Aysanabee, The Franklin Electric, Daniel Champagne, Jeremie Albino, Julian Taylor, Lloyd Spiegel and performed at numerous Canadian festivals including Ottawa Bluesfest, Summerfolk, Ontario Festival of Small Halls, Festival des Montgolfières, Live from the Rock, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

WHAT THE PRESS SAY...

"One to watch out for" - Americana UK

"...a knockout voice...heartfelt songs..." - Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen

"Her powerful vocals transcend her young years and she has an impressive natural confidence that is rarely seen. Mia is without a doubt one of Ottawa's most promising emerging artists." - Kelly Symes, Bluesfest

"...she’s one heck of a powerhouse vocalist with a terrific collection of songs." - Roots Music Canada

"...potently celestial vocals and lyrical depth you could drown in..." - A&R Factory

" It was a joy to share the show with Mia Kelly and get to hear her exquisite music for the first time " - Allison Russell

"...sa voix prometteuse et des mélodies folk particulièrement solides..." - Le Droit

Follow Mia Kelly
Website: https://miakellymusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miakkelly/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miakkelly/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MiaKelly
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miakkelly