Nora Kelly w/ Nora & Eliza @ Radio Bean

$10 / 18+
6:30pm doors | 7pm show

Nora Kelly (Insta | Bandcamp | Spotify | Youtube)

Nora Kelly channels their rebellious spirit with So Wrong For So Long, their second studio album that continues to push the boundaries of pop and alternative country.

The band reimagines their sound by incorporating a wide range of instruments—from banjo and pedal steel to French horns and rock guitar leads—resulting in a lush, cinematic sound that’s both intricate and chaotic. Produced by Montreal-based Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire), the album’s boisterous sound and emotional charge is anchored by Kelly’s spunky, twang-infused vocals that soars above the noise.

How does toughness differ from strength? And when does it become the antithesis of vulnerability? Lyrically, So Wrong For So Long dives deep into themes of strength, vulnerability, and self-sabotage. Known for her theatrical flair, Kelly uses role-playing and vivid character work to confront traditional masculine archetypes in country music, drawing influence from legendary figures like Johnny Cash and Townes Van Zandt. Through this, she challenges expectations of what a protagonist can and should be. Boldly gracing the album cover with a Popeye-style bicep and face tattoos, Kelly subverts masculine tropes and firmly asserts a woman’s place in the outlaw tradition of country music.

The album marks a turning point for the band, which has undergone a lineup shift, losing one member and welcoming two new ones. With a deeper sense of creative trust and camaraderie, the group crafted an 11-track record that Kelly describes as “like one band making a driving playlist—there’s something in there for everyone.”

Nora & Eliza (Insta)

Nora & Eliza are Burlington’s (self proclaimed) hottest old time fiddle and banjo duo! Made up of Nora Brown on banjo and guitar (no, not that one) and Eliza Goodell on fiddle, Nora & Eliza envision themselves in the lineage of great old time lady duos of past and present, like Hazel & Alice, Tatiana Hargreaves & Alison De Groot, Anna & Elizabeth. Nora & Eliza bring joy and silliness to the lonesome blues, plus a rippin’ fiddle tune or two for good measure.