“Capturing the essence of country, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlantic roots fusion”

The Rosellys are a five piece alt country and Americana band from Herefordshire, blending folk and roots influences around close harmony vocals, guitars, fiddle, banjo and pedal steel.

They have toured extensively across the UK and USA appearing at festivals, theatres and grassroots venues, and have received strong support from Americana UK, Maverick Magazine and R2 Magazine.

Known for their polished live shows and warm, transatlantic sound, The Rosellys combine traditional roots textures with contemporary song writing.

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"Extremely fine harmonies"

“The Rosellys are really quite an exceptional band”
“Stirring, moving & classy fiddle

& banjo-centric songs”
“The Rosellys blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and US alongside well pitched bass, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle to create a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana”
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“A brilliant band and a good example of that crossover where Britain meets America and it makes a very special sound indeed”

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

Technical Info

  • Line up: Five piece band
  • Repertoire: Over three hours of original material
  • PA: Full band PA and backline available
  • Based in: Herefordshire, UK
  • Vocal Mics: 5
  • Amp Mics: 2
  • Instrument Mics: 1
  • XLRs: 4

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Contact

For bookings, press and general enquiries

Email- TheRosellys@aol.com

Phone – 07790030217
Website – www.TheRosellys.com
Location – Herefordshire

Social Media:

  • www.Facebook.com/TheRosellysBand
  • www.YouTube.com/@TheRosellys8748
  • www.Instagram.com/TheRosellys
  • open.spotify.com/artist/71T7PxqHbe8b0ieS41iS9Y

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Selected venues and stages played

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Bush Hall Green Note Birmingham Symphony Hall The Bullingdon The Musician The Basement The Rattle Inn Capitol Theatre Truck Festival Didmarton Bluegrass Festival Buckles & Boots Summer Pie Festival Secret Garden Party Beardy Folk Festival Ramblin’ Roots Revue Nibley Festival
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