Kelly Stewart Vogel:
Music, Projects, and Discography
In 2022, I had the great opportunity to compose the music for the documentary Finding the Words: the Story of Voices from Inside, which premiered on Jan 28, 2023 at the Academy of Music in Northampton, MA.
This inspiring film is about the creativity, joy, and resilience of women in the Western Massachusetts group Voices from Inside who have overcome adversity through writing. The program integrates writing as a tool for supporting women who are currently or formerly incarcerated, as well as those who have experiences with addiction and recovery. The film brings viewers inside local jails, homes of formerly incarcerated women, local community centers, and theaters so that viewers can witness their stories firsthand. This film weaves the personal narratives of Jacqueline, Sonia, Daisy, Judy, Amie, and Kay Kay, along with insights from scholars to help audiences understand the circumstances that can lead to incarceration and addiction, as well as how writing can be a tool for hope, healing, and resilience.
Shadows & Roots: returning in summer 2023!
Shadows & Roots is Kelly Stewart Vogel on vocals and Joe Bronner on Bass. The duo plays Blues, Americana, Folk, and Pop tunes originals & covers, looped and layered with harmony and sonic goodness. Coming (back) soon to a watering hole near you!!
Our first show in March 2018, Easthampton, MA.
March 2020, just moments before the pandemic came to town.
Lessons Unexpected, 2013
This is Kelly’s second co-produced original album. Lyrics, vocals, keys by Kelly Vogel. Amazing musicians helped make this a fun and spirited album to create, and Grammy-nominated co-producer Bonnie Hayes gave it a little extra magic. Click pink button at right for album details.
This song, “Let’s Feed All Families” was written by Kelly in December 2020 to support the Food Bank of Massachusetts. It was played on WRSI.com during Monte Belmonte’s March for the Food Bank which raised over $614,000.
Before We Were Wise, 2010
This is Kelly’s first co-produced album of original music done under the moniker Five Mile River. All lyrics, vocals, and piano by Kelly Stewart Vogel. Great musicians and Grammy-nominated co-producer Bonnie Hayes made this album a pleasure to create.
Fly with the Fireflies, 2016
This is an album of childrens’ songs (covers and originals) done by Kelly and friend/fellow musician Zareen. Kelly and Zareen met in San Francisco as new mothers, and discovered their mutual love of music, harmony, and singing with (and for) their young kiddos.
See them dance! See them twirl! We had so much fun playing at this farmer's market. The fans went wild.