James Kelly

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James Kelly

About

Irish fiddler, born 1957 in Dublin and began working professionally at age 16. Has recorded and toured Europe extensively, both solo and with several influential Irish groups, including The Chieftains, Patrick Street, and Planxty. Has also been presenter of the “Pure Drop” series for Irish TV.

Son of Clare musician John Kelly, brother of fiddler John Kelly.

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Top Tracks

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The Next Level [ASOT 701] - Original Mix

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2

Prodigious (ASOT 923)

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3

Illusive (ASOT 886)

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4

The Next Level

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5

Cranial Nerve Test with Pat LaFontaine & Dr. James Kelly

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6

James' Intro

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7

Together As One (Original Mix)

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8

The Foxhunter's

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9

400 (Extrema 400 Official Anthem)

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10

Exaltion (Original mix)

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Setlists

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July 25, 2025

Fort Adams State Park

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

  • 1. Travelin' Troubadour

  • 2. Come Last Call

  • 3. One Mile At A Time

  • 4. I'd Rather Be Lonesome

  • 5. Mud Money

  • 6. Company I Keep

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April 20, 2025

The Parlour

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

  • 1. Come Last Call

  • 2. Travelin' Troubadour

  • 3. Today All Them Sad Songs Came True

  • 4. Company I Keep

  • 5. I'd Rather Be Lonesome

  • 6. One Mile At A Time

  • 7. Gone Too Soon

  • 8. Big Dreams

  • 9. Mud Money

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Some of James Kelly's most popular tracks include The Next Level [ASOT 701] - Original Mix, Prodigious (ASOT 923), Illusive (ASOT 886), The Next Level, Cranial Nerve Test with Pat LaFontaine & Dr. James Kelly. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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