Kelly & The Kelly Girls (Brighton)

There is no doubt that Toronto-born renaissance man Kelly Clipperton will be a star before the end of the year. The only real question to ask is of the magnitude. Having already tried his luck at being a film star, a writer and an artist, it would appear he has finally stumbled across the one thing that is destined to make him massively successful.

With a voice at times crooning, like Vegas years Elvis, at other times nasal, dare I say like Mika, coupled with a sexy style of delivery that clearly marks him out as the star. The band flirt through a number of styles in an accomplished way, with hints of classic 50s rock’n’roll, English folk and early Roxy Music. After barn storming performances such as this and the experience of having already played to the masses at Gay Pride last month ( where Kelly got the chance to snog none other than Graham Norton), it is obvious that Kelly can bring his music to all audiences.

Ocean Rooms, Brighton, 6th July 2007.

Written by Bradford Middleton.