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May/2009
Hi!

How is everything going? I hope spring is in full bloom and you’re able to get outside and enjoy some decent weather. It’s been fantastic weather here in Japan and it’s nice to put winter behind me for a while.

I want to give a big thank you to all of you who have joined my mailing list and my eteam. As you might know, I’ve posted a couple new songs on my site for free download. I’m really happy with how many came by to grab them and leave comments as well. The newest song “What Have I Done” as you know, is a really rough demo (recorded in my bedroom live). It needs a bridge, and the lyrics need to be moved around, axed, or altered. But the feedback on the song makes me think I might just re-record it when I’m making my new CD. Hopefully in the upcoming months I’ll post some other ideas I have so that I can get your honest feed back. I really want the songs on the next CD to be for you. ...

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April/2009
G’day!

Another month passes faster than I expected it to. How about you? Spring is finally here and for the last couple of weeks the Japanese have been celebrating it with their Cherry Blossom festivals. It really is beautiful when all the trees are in full bloom. I did a cool concert outside in a park on a warm sunny Sunday and everyone and their dog was there.

It’s also playoff hockey time and I am a huge Vancouver Canucks fan. They look really strong so far in the run for the Stanley Cup and I have been cheering them on at top voice while watching from here in Japan. GO CANUCKS GO!

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March/09
Hey everyone,

Hope you’re all doing swell and life is peachy keen. March has been a month full of highs and lows for me. I had another birthday recently and it was very low key (just the way I like them) and spring is finally here so that is all positive. I have two family members that became quite sick at the beginning of this month and it’s been a tough time for them. One of them I’m happy to say is almost fully recovered but the other is about to enter chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It’s going to be a very tough battle but he’s an extremely positive person with a lot of fight so I’m waiting for good news to come. Life definitely is full of surprises and at times seems unfair. It really makes you appreciate it when you’re healthy and happy.
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The next CD.

So initially I was planning on recording my new CD in August this year but I’ve been having a hard time getting everyone together to do it. It appears August is a very busy time for musicians (like I didn’t know that). This means, I believe if all goes according to plan, I will be recording the next CD in Late December in Australia. I’m not going to say much more until it’s all finalized but let me just say, the producer is very well known in the land down under and is one of my favorite songwriters (no, it’s not Neil Finn). Stay tuned for more on this later.

Also, I'm going to try working with another producer from Vancouver via the internet. We're going to co-write a song together and see what happens from there. If we're happy with the relationship we might try it again. We'll be collaborating next week and when it's done I'll post it on line here for you to get.
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Finally, don't forget to check out some of the songs I have up for free.  Just click here to go to the download page..


February 21st/09
Blast from the Past  
         
Hey everyone,

How did you survive January and February? I bet you are as excited about spring as I am. These last two months are always the slowest gig months for me which means a lot of free weekend’s trying to write songs for my next CD.

So, the other day I received an email from a fan who asked me.... ( read more )



January 20th/09
365 days bring musical joy

Wow, there is so much happening in the world of Kelly Pettit lately. I am just really excited that I have stuck with doing what I love. The last 365 days have been amazing for me as a musician. Here are some of the highlights: (read more)




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CD Reviews 

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Press

Here are a handful of reviews that barely scratch the surface.  Click here for more.

Sarah Simpson - Nanaimo Daily news.

Just 3 months after claiming the top prize in www.ubl.com’s The Ultimate Band contest, Nanaimo born musician turned Japanese pop star, Kelly Pettit, is coming home to say thank you to his home town supporters.
Winning the Ultimate Band honours on the strength of his fourth album, titled FUEL, Pettit outlasted more than 2,000 other independent bands during the contest – in the end beating out runner-up rockers, The Mary Dream, from Nashville, TN and Dutch pop duo, Aquatic, who came third. ...
by Sarah Simpson
Nanaimo Daily news.

Shannon Ambrose - The Portal Magazine.
With a very pleasing mix of pop and country, Kelly’s debut CD is a treasure and an excellent addition to any CD collection.  Featuring collaborations with a host of talented artists, Fuel is a solid collection of 15 tracks...

Mark Clay - Singer/Songwriter/ NSCA member
...the sound is very professional, slick and full. Listening in good headphones promises the listener a world of sounds. Cleverly arranged guitar, mandolin, harmonica and violin are just a few of the many instruments used throughout the journey of these songs. This all compliments the lyrics and vocals which come together with very good writing to make this one of my favorite cds of all time...

Ken Morrison - Fame Games Radio music reviewer
02-Aug-08: I´m happy to say that on the strength of what I´ve heard on this show, I now have Kelly Pettit´s album, and I´ve been listening to it in the car all week. Largely because it´s as good as any album I´ve bought in a long time. Nuff said.

Mickey Carnell -Fame Games Radio music reviewer
Love this song, Love your voice, Love you, your music really is so much better than some of the crap out there in the charts today!

Fan - myspace comments
Great! I love Kelly`s easy listening style of music. What a great sound. This was the first Kelly Pettit song I ever heard. Fuel is now one of my favorite CDs of all time.

Cory Churko - Multi Instrmtlist/songwriter/producer (performs with Shania Twain, Kelly Clarkson etc)
Wow!  I thought the last album was great. Kelly's music keeps getting better and better. Some very thoughtful and clever lyrics and catchy melodies. Lots of variety in tune selection. My favorite is Little Imperfections. This album went directly in my itunes collection. 15 songs? Amazing!

5 stars
Wow! Buy this album now!
author: Mari L. McCarthy


Kelly is the most masterful musician...gorgeous melodies, harmonies, lyrics...everything! His album plays beautifully over and over again in my office, on my IPod, in my car, even in my head's CD player! Perfect listening for any mood, his music is the gold standard. FUEL always starts my heart and soul and I can't wait for his next and his next and his next album!
 


Peoples choice!     From the FANS
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5 stars
Awesome Album!!!!
author: Paula Fortney


I’m a big music lover and when I first heard Kelly sing, I fell in love with his music right away. From beginning to the end, Kelly’s album FUEL has songs that really touch your heart!!! I find myself constantly listening to his songs, sometimes getting lost in the music. His voice does that to you! FUEL has become one of my favorite albums and Kelly has topped my list of artists I really love to listen too! For anyone who hasn’t bought this album, BUY IT!!!! You will not be disappointed! A must have album you need in your collection!
 


5 stars
Thanks for this, Kelly!
author: Christina from Germany


I'm just so glad that I found Kelly recently - an artist so well after my own heart. He sings about situations and feelings that probably every one of us knows. I kind of find a piece of myself in each of his songs. Fuel - with Kelly's fresh and honest voice, and the beautiful tunes embedded in rich arrangements - is a CD that I love to put on, regardless if I feel good or bad. Works for me either way. Makes me dance when I'm happy, gives me comfort and hope on a day that's not going so good. What else can you ask for? Way to go, mate!
 


5 stars
2 words-BUY IT!
author: sweetiegirlz


It's clear by listening to FUEL that Kelly is a master singer/songwriter. His soulful tunes and easy vocals will make this CD, and any he comes out with next a "MUST HAVE"
 
 


5 stars
WOW!
author: Judy B


Fuel is an awesome CD. Both the lyrics and music are beautifully and creatively written and Kelly's vocals are outstanding. Rarely do you find a musician with so much diversity and pure talent. All 15 songs on this CD will catch you and keep you singing. WOW
 


5 stars
Awesome music done by an Awesome musician
author: Flossie


Kelly Pettit's Fuel CD is truely amazing with fantastic songs . Thank you Kelly for sharing all of these with us.
Told you I pick awesome musicians, you've just proven that.



 


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