Music
Press
". . . an artist we put on our watch list last summer, Quigley has garnered a reputation as an accomplished vocalist with a very mature voice, so rare for many college-aged singers . . . her wide musical range enables her to easily slide among the musical standards of Streisand, Raitt, Dion, and John . . . . "
-- Portfolio Magazine
- Portfolio Magazine
". . . a superior musical talent with her own personal style . . . this young lady is in the top ranks . . . " --Didi Stewart, two-time recipient of the Boston Music Award for Best Female Rock Vocalist
and Asst. Professor Voice, Berklee College of Music - Didi Stewart
Discography
'crystal & ash' released January 2008
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Bio
Boston-born and raised on the coast of Maine, Kelsey Quigley' has a voice for the ages. Quigley's music, like her New England roots, speaks of character and heart. Some say these things are in the blood. In Quigleys case, its in the voice. "Soulful", "hopeful", "stirring" - terms frequently heard describing the music, the singer, the voice.
Then and now, a voice beyond her years, Quigleys little-girl determination outmeasured even her dreams. Turned away by voice instructors as too young, Quigley auditioned and was selected at the age of 10 as one of the youngest students to train with Maryte Bizinkauskas at Boston Conservatory. In 2003, as a junior at The Governor's Academy, Quigleys music - and her work with children suffering loss and transition - garnered national attention when she worked to establish a music therapy program for Hospice of the North Shore.
A student of classical technique for six years, Quigley discovered her own voice - and the genres of gospel, R&B, and soul - while working with two-time Boston Music Award Recipient (Best Female Rock Vocalist) Didi Stewart while in high school. Stewart, who Quigley counts now as mentor, friend, and collaborator, sings back-up vocals on Quigleys debut cd which was released in December 2007.
The album, "crystal & ash", is a mix of pre-owned music (Etta James, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Eagles, Sam & Dave, Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin) produced by Quigley and co-producer/arranger Mike Null. Quigley and Null have re-shaped the music for a powerful mix of 'old school R&B'. Tom Eaton (Thomas Eaton Recording, Newburyport) recorded, mixed and mastered crystal & ash, which features Quigleys vocals and a stellar group of musicians including Null on guitar, Bruce Bears on piano, Sven Larson on upright bass, Justin Berthiume on drums, Randy Bramwell on electric bass, Didi Stewart on back-up vocals, and Scott Aruda and John Aruda on horns.
A recent graduate of Harvard University with a concentration in children and human rights, Quigley performs at clubs, events, and venues throughout New England and continues to use her voice to bridge the world of music with social causes affecting children.
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