Three Decades of Sound
Vocalist. Songwriter. Arranger. Bandleader. Over 30 years crafting original music and building community through performance.
THE MUSICIAN
Vocalist, Songwriter
& Berklee Professor
Kaye Kelly is an internationally recognized vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader with more than 30 years as a professional musician. She is a professor at Berklee College of Music, with three albums of original music.
Her songs have been placed on NBC, CBS, and ABC — reflecting the reach of her artistry beyond the concert stage and into the cultural mainstream.
As an expert grant writer and arts advocate, Kaye has secured significant funding to bring music to her community, including $8,000 in Mass Cultural Council grants to tour the SheGrooves Collective statewide.
NBC
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CBS
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ABC
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SheGrooves
SheGrooves is a powerhouse collective of female musicians from Berklee College of Music, uniting faculty and students in a vibrant celebration of artistry, representation, and empowerment. Born from the spirit of modern sisterhood, SheGrooves channels the voices, stories, and resilience of 21st-century women into electrifying performances that blend musical excellence with a deep commitment to community.
With each performance, SheGrooves embodies the strength and creativity that emerges when women support and elevate one another. Their sound is as dynamic as their mission—an inspiring fusion of talent, connection, and unapologetic authenticity. More than a band, SheGrooves is an experience: a living, breathing testament to the power of women rising together.
StickManBlue
Kaye Kelly and Mark Hardt are a powerhouse husband-and-wife musical due whose performances blend soul, sophistication, and decades of artistic mastery. With over 30 years in the music industry, their sound is equal parts heartfelt and refined - an elevated musical experience that captivates listeners across generations.
Kaye is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and professor at Berklee College of Music, known for her expressive voice, compelling original music, and deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists. Her partner on stage and in life, Mark Hardt is a seasoned touring musician and innovated Chapman Stick player whose artistry brings a distinctive texture and depth to the duo's sound.
Together, they perform original songs rooted in rich storytelling and genre-spanning influences, from jazz and soul, to folk, pop, and beyond. They're also celebrated for their transformative takes on cover songs - breathing new life into familiar tunes with fresh arrangements, unexpected harmonies, and a musical connection that only decades of collaboration can create.
