Allison Kelly: Folk Musician in New York

About Allison Kelly

Allison Kelly is a country and bluegrass performer heard regularly in New York City, including weekly sets at Lucinda’s under the banner “Live Weekly Bluegrass with Allison Kelly.” Her work centers on traditional repertoire and the working mechanics of ensemble playing, with room for steady, unforced improvisation. Kelly approaches the material like a craft practice, keeping arrangements lean and attentive to rhythm. Her performances favor clarity over spectacle.