About AK

Aaron Kelly was never on American Idol, but did grow up on the edge of the Chicago megalopolis, falling under the influence of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and empathy, his songs are carefully crafted and made to last. He’s been featured by American Songwriter Magazine, and released Barefoot and Bottomed Out, his first solo album, in 2016, after zig-zagging across the country for years with Overman.  Making up for lost time, Aaron Kelly Band released their debut LP, Songs Still Sing, in 2022, and an adjacent 6-song EP, Letting the Animals Out, on 1/3/24.

Aaron Kelly Band Letting the Animals Out

Aaron Kelly Band Now Has A Facebook Page – Please Like and Share!

Check out Aaron’s interview on WGN Radio:
Aaron & Dave at WGN

Music

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30 Jan 2026 Geneva, IL Preservation Preservation
31 Jan 2026 Normal, IL DESTIHL (w/Backyard Tire Fire) DESTIHL (w/Backyard Tire Fire)
07 Feb 2026 Aurora, IL The Venue (Haiku Milieu) The Venue (Haiku Milieu)
21 Feb 2026 Blue Island, IL The Lyric Theater (Illegal Smiles) The Lyric Theater (Illegal Smiles) Buy ticket
01 Mar 2026 Woodstock, IL The Records Department The Records Department
31 Mar 2026 Rockford, IL The Music Box The Music Box

Videos

Aaron Kelly – “Full Mattioda Media Session”

Aaron Kelly – “A Rude Awake”

Aaron Kelly Band – “I Love Flowers (Everybody Does)”

Aaron Kelly Band – “Sarcophagus”

Aaron Kelly – “Talking USPS Blues”

Aaron Kelly Band – “Secret Science”

Aaron Kelly – “No Reception”

Aaron Kelly Band – “Boys in the Band”