Lori Kelley & Twice Shy

Performing Songwriters  

Lori, Butch, and Michelle recently released a new CD, entitled "Once Twice Shy," which is available at their performances.  If you can't make it to one of their gigs, send us an e-mail and we'll make arrangements to get one to you (Larry!)

Order Lori Kelley & Twice Shy "Take Action" on CDBaby

"I'd heard Lori around the Washington area, performing acoustically with her performing partner Cletus Kennelly, and loved it -- but this is another kind of sound entirely. Kick-a** instrumentals and vocals to set the town on fire, soulful writing and songs of passion. Wow. This is the best thing I've heard in ages and ages. What a talent!" 
- Ralph's review on CDBaby.com

 In 1975 two teenaged sisters put their voices together and began to play guitars to beat the heat in Yuma, Arizona.  Lori and Michelle wrote their own songs, patterning their music after the Eagles and Cat Stevens.  Seventeen years later, they got the nerve to perform at open mike events in the northern Virginia area, and dubbed themselves Twice Shy.  The girls soon developed an enthusiastic following who encouraged them to perform more, so they began to play gigs throughout the Washington, DC, metro area.  They picked up a Lost Dog named Butch Nielson along the way. 

That was back in 1994, and Twice Shy continues to create original music that can easily fall into the Folk, Alternative, Rock, and Country genres.  Following their first CD, Lori Kelley & Twice Shy “Take Action,” the trio had songs that were voted #1 in Northern Virginia Rhythm Magazine’s “Top 10 Songs,” and #1 in the Country/Acoustic category.  Also, NVR listed them as the #1 “Top 20 Best Live Performances” throughout the 1990s.   They also play those cover songs that inspired them as teens, providing their listeners with tremendous vocal range and sisterly harmonies sung as if from one voice.  Their eclectic musical talents will have you smitten—and coming back for another show.