The Rosellys are a five piece alt-country band based in Herefordshire. Their music sits between folk, country and roots, built around close harmonies, guitars, fiddle, banjo and pedal steel.
They have performed extensively across the UK at festivals, theatres and grassroots venues, and have received strong support from outlets including Americana UK, Maverick Magazine and R2 Magazine.
This family band is led by life partners Dr Rebecca Rosellys (guitar, vocals, banjo) and Simon Rosellys (guitar, fiddle, vocals), along with Simon’s Dad Allan Kelly (pedal steel/accordion) and father/son Matt Kirby (bass) and George Kirby (drums). They signed to Clubhouse Records in 2015.
In June 2022, The Rosellys released their fifth studio album ‘On The Porch’. Rated 8/10, Americana UK wrote; “expertly produced by Ron Rogers (T’Pau) this is a 14 track collection of stirring, moving and classy fiddle and banjo-centric songs from a couple who, 17 years into their relationship, obviously really understand each other personally and musically – a highly impressive collection it is too”.
Rating ‘On The Porch’ 4/5 stars, R2 Magazine wrote; “Seventeen years of gigging means The Rosellys are a very slick unit indeed, their alluring Americana and rootsy soundscapes further enhanced by former T’Pau Producer Ron Rogers sprinkling magic dust over the proceedings.”
“The Rosellys are really quite an exceptional band”
Other notable achievements include;
Winning Maverick Country Music Festival’s songwriting competition
Rebecca performed on BBC1 TV show ‘Pitch Battle’ (2017) with ‘The Savannahs’.
Performing/recording with UK Country Rockers ‘The Redlands Palomino Company’ & regular tours with USA friends ‘The Lavens’ & ‘The Flyin’ A’s’.
Band line up
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Rebecca Rosellys
Vocals
Guitar
Banjo
Simon Rosellys
Vocals
Guitar
Fiddle
Allan Kelly
Accordion
Pedal steel
Guitar
Matt Kirby
Vocals
Bass
George Kirby
Drums
Partner of Rebecca Rosellys for over 20 years. A semi professional fiddle player since the age of 12, he also plays guitar and provides backing vocals. Influenced by Ry Cooder, Chris Stapleton, Delbert McClinton and James Taylor. Simon plays a custom Rosellys Aubade guitar inspired by James Taylor’s Olson guitar, built specifically for his distinctive pickless playing style.
Rebecca has played guitar for over 20 years and is an accomplished banjo player. She plays a custom Rosellys Aubade acoustic guitar built for her in Louisiana and a Pisgah 5 String Dobson Rambler Banjo hand-made in the Appalachian mountains. A mother of two and a qualified doctor, she is the main vocalist and songwriter for The Rosellys and very much the heart of the band.
Allan, Simon’s father, has been playing guitar, mandolin, accordion and pedal steel for decades. A member of The Bon Temps Playboys since the 1980s, he has toured extensively and has featured on The Rosellys’ recordings from the very beginning. Aside from Simon and Rebecca, he is the longest serving member of the band.
George, Matt’s son, played his first show with The Rosellys just before Covid. He stayed with the band through the shutdown and has been their drummer since live music got back on its feet.
Matt, George’s dad, joined The Rosellys in 2015 - having played bass and providing vocals for a wide range of bands ranging from blues to indie to hip-hop. Now firmly rooted in Country Matt has toured and played an extensive number of shows but loves nothing better than providing a solid foundation for the band as part of a tight rhythm section’ Matt uses Fender and Epiphone Basses and TC Electronic and Ampeg Amplification
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| Rebecca Rosellys | Vocals, Guitar, Banjo |
| Simon Rosellys | Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle |
| Allan Kelly | Accordion, Pedal steel, Guitar |
| Matt Kirby | Vocals, Bass |
| George Kirby | Drums |
“The Rosellys displayed boundless energy, especially on closing song ‘You Ain’t Gotta Go Home’ with fast fiddle and a catchy melody sweeping the crowd along” (Americana UK live review 2023).
The Rosellys have played several live sessions for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ and their tracks are regularly featured on Hereford & Worcester’s BBC Introducing show – including a live recording at ‘How The Lights Get In’ Festival 2023.
