SOLO Acoustic Guitar PERFORMANCES
Acoustic Guitar Solo Gigs
Acoustic blues guitar solo performances with Kelly Richey—30+ years of touring experience delivering soulful, professional live music for venues, concerts, festivals, and private events nationwide and internationally.
Why Choose an Acoustic Guitar for Your Event?
The acoustic guitar has a unique charm — it’s elegant, emotional, and versatile. Kelly Richey blends skilled musicianship with expressive storytelling to offer live music that’s both background-friendly and emotionally engaging.
Perfect For:
- Festivals & Performance Venues — Main stage / solo stage / acoustic stage
- Listening Rooms — Dedicated venues where the audience comes specifically to listen (not background music). Small concert halls, coffeehouses with a stage, or venues like City Winery-style rooms.
- House Concerts — Private living rooms or backyards, audience is invested and attentive.
- Wineries & Breweries — Perfect market for solo acoustic. Usually 2-3 hour sets, background-to-midground listening.
- Coffeehouses & Cafes — Classic singer-songwriter circuit, Smaller venues, but good for testing new material in front of a real audience.
Whether you’re seeking subtle ambiance or soulful spotlight moments, Kelly’s acoustic guitar sets the perfect tone.
A Versatile Repertoire for Any Setting
Kelly performs a curated blend of original music, classic acoustic hits, and bluesy interpretations tailored to your audience and vibe.
Musical Styles You Can Expect:
Every set is personalized to the moment, no cookie-cutter playlists here. Whether you’re in Cincinnati, Newport, or Lawrenceburg, Kelly adapts her performance to your space and crowd.
- Acoustic Blues — Blues roots reimagined for solo acoustic guitar.
- Blues-Rock unplugged— Your signature electric sound stripped down: raw, dynamic, still full of grit and edge without the volume.
- Original Songwriting — Full-length original material spanning four decades of recording, distinct from covers or interpretive sets.
- Instrumentals & Ambient Soundscape — Textural, atmospheric guitar work built for listening; often improvisational.
- Classic Rock & Blues Covers (Reimagined) — Familiar songs from the blues-rock canon, reinterpreted acoustically rather than performed as note-for-note covers.
Based in Cincinnati, Serving the Greater Tri-State Area
Rooted in Cincinnati’s vibrant music scene, Kelly Richey brings soulful acoustic performances to venues across the region. With over three decades of touring and recording, she offers an intimate yet powerful live experience — equally at home in cafes, art centers, festivals, and private events. Every show reflects her passion, authenticity, and lifelong connection to music.
She regularly performs throughout:
Ohio: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland
Kentucky: Covington, Newport, Lexington, Louisville
Indiana: Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, Rising Sun
Kelly delivers professional, venue-ready performances with minimal setup and maximum impact — ideal for events that call for warmth, energy, and connection.
Planning an event in the Tri-State area? Let’s make it unforgettable.
What’s Included in an Acoustic Gig
Kelly provides a full acoustic setup with:
- 2 x 75 minute sets (with breaks as needed)
- Self-contained sound system (indoor/outdoor)
- Optional looping pedal for rich sound layers
- Tailored setlist for your event’s tone and timing
- Quick setup and teardown for seamless logistics
No need to worry about tech or timing, Kelly handles everything so you can enjoy the music.
Effortless setup, beautiful sound. Reach out to discuss your event.
Acoustic Guitar Gigs That Adapt to Your Event
Every event is unique — and Kelly’s music adapts to match the moment. She works closely with you or your event coordinator to choose the right vibe, adjust seamlessly to schedule or weather changes, and create a smooth, stress-free entertainment experience. Kelly also tailors sound levels to fit your venue’s acoustics, ensuring the music enhances the atmosphere without overpowering it. From intimate backyard gatherings to elegant cocktail events, her performance is crafted to elevate your experience with ease and intention.
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