WHAT IS BEING SAID ABOUT WIND
“Refreshing” is the word most often used to describe the music of WIND. WIND consists of husband and wife, Nori & Barbie Kelley, with backing vocalist Shane Faux-Dugan. To date, WIND has released 19 albums and EPs. In 2020 they began to receive airplay on various “prog-rock” radio shows in the UK & US, resulting in a live slot on the “Prog & Rock Virtual Festival” on May 23, which attracted nearly 17,000 listeners. They have done live concerts on both “The Prog & Rock Show” & “Kiss That Prog” during UK tours in ’22, ‘23 & ’24 as well as several club shows. WIND’s brand new Christmas EP, entitled “A Night To Remember,” was released on October 18, 2024.
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“WIND, presenting passionate music with high-flying flute, guitar acrobatics and killer chorus sections, seem to have no hard time proving they can win over even the average music listener.”
~ Shawn M. Haney, All Music Guide
“With the scene here in the UK currently picking up for progressive rock artists and artists with a folk and blues edge, the time could be right for WIND…they have the tools and the songs, they just need that little push…”
~ Nick Baldrain, Fireworks Magazine (UK)
“Best flute & guitar music in the southeast!”
~ Borders Books & Music, Atlanta
“(Nori’s) guitar playing stuns.”
~ Doug LeBlanc, CCM Magazine
“Well crafted…with clever little rhythmic twists…unexpected chord changes… Barbie’s accomplished flute and whistle lines…Nori’s seasoned, song-centric guitar…what a sincere, engaging record…Nori is an assured guitarist.”
~ PROG Magazine
British magazine dedicated to progressive rock music