Nick Kellie is an award-winning guitarist known for his dynamic versatility and international performances.  He has recorded with world-class musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Haslip, Frank Gambale, Gary Novak, and Michael Thompson – many of these sessions receiving radio play.  Currently, he plays second guitar and sings backing vocals in Frank Gambale Soulmine featuring Boca, bringing depth to the Grammy-winner's live sound. 

 

Nick has toured globally with The Three Degrees and performed at major venues like London's 02 Arena and New York's Iridium Jazz Club, where he also led his own band. A regular at LA's famed Baked Potato, Nick collaborates with acts like Bian Auger's Oblivion Express and channels influences from Hedrix and Zeppelin.

 

His debut album For A Brother was released on Steve Vai's Digital Nations Label after Vai personally reached out. A recipient of the BBC's John Dankworth Award for Outstanding Young Soloist, Nick has also contributed to Guitar Player Magazine and teaches at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood.  His book Progressive Blues Guitar is published by Hal Leonard.