On the Rise in Florida:
He may be "just passing through," but Jeff O'Kelley's music gives us the sense there's more to the story. Perhaps there's a darkened and blustery past scarred by love gone wrong in the rear view mirror. But what lies ahead is the promise of a new day. The storm has passed and the battle is over. The windows are rolled down, wind is whipping through your hair, and you just can't help but smile as you watch the sun break free of the clouds.

1. Just Like Lightning
2. Crucified
3. Where Do We Go From Here

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Referring to himself a "performing songwriter", Jeff likes to make sure people understand he doesn't just write songs, but spends a lot of time on the road performing them. Averaging more than 150 shows per year, he is practicing what he preaches. Jeff has performed at festivals, coffee houses and cafés throughout the country, as a guest guitarist for country artist Erin Gill, and as an opening act for some well known artists such as Little Feat, James Brown, The Atlanta Rhythm Section and Don Dixon. With a musical style that has been referred to as Americana, contemporary folk, acoustic rock, AAA and even country, Jeff blends in with almost any crowd.

Jeff's latest CD on Buddy Dog Records is entitled "just passing through" and can currently be heard on radio stations throughout the U.S. and Europe.  Recorded and produced by Spongetones' guitarist Jamie Hoover, with industry legend Don Dixon (REM, Marshall Crenshaw, Hootie & The Blowfish, Joe Cocker) serving as co-producer this CD features eleven new tracks of pure Americana Rock.  Shawn Haney of Performer Magazine labeled it as "...a watershed of southern rock Americana..."  The CD is receiving great reviews from the press and fans alike!  It is currently available online through CDBaby.com, eFolkMusic.org and TowerRecords.com in the US and via Music Utopia in the U.K. and Europe.  More information and song samples can be heard via the following link:  http://www.cdbaby.com/jeffokelley

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"As a full-time performing songwriter, resources like Nubzilla's Café are an invaluable asset. They, along with other local grass-roots organizations, help foster the careers of local musicians and artists. Without them, independent musicians, artists and poets would have a more difficult time getting the attention that they need to survive. Thanks to everyone involved in this wonderful venture and I look forward to working with you and other local artists in the coming years."
-Jeff


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