Scottish Singer / Guitarist Eilidh McKellar: New Single, New Album, New Soulful Rock Star to Watch in 2014!
New Video and Song, “Hold Steady,” Premiering this Month ~ Debut Album Delta Devil Dreams Coming Later This Year
Eilidh Live on BBC’s “The Robert Elms Show” Feb. 12th
“Cool as a cucumber, Eilidh plays like a seasoned veteran, and some of what she does on her solo here is scarcely credible, considering her tender years. No silly overplaying, just quiet confidence and genuine virtuosity.” ~ Bob Harris, “Whispers,” BBC Radio One
“Eilidh has the potential to do with rock music, what Joss Stone has done with soul and R&B, in that when quality music finds a mass audience, magic happens and the future is limitless.” ~ Bill Kates, Music and More
“…one of the brightest players I have encountered in a long time.” (Joe Bonamassa via The Herald Scotland).”
A behind the scenes shot from the recent “Hold Steady” video shoot
In the UK, where the reverence for American blues artists runs deep and brings forth legendary guitar heroes such as Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, the endless grey skies of Edinburgh, Scotland are most definitely not immune to this musical iconography.
Eilidh McKellar, a 20-year-old Scottish born singer and guitarist, presents an interesting, captivating blend of indie rock, blues, and pop music with a nod toward the new world. In October 2013, her debut track and video “Summer Daze” premiered exclusively through Guitar World, which says, “McKellar serves up an interesting blend of indie rock and pop with a nod toward British and American blues.” The track, which was released to Rave Reviews, is just a taste of her beautiful forthcoming debut album, Delta Devil Dreams.
Delta Devil Dreams, produced by Guy Eckstine, features McKellar baring her soul; rocking her guitar with heartfelt emotion in her musical comfort zone with swaggering rock-based riffs and rich vocals. It’s as if Jack White and Amy Winehouse took a road trip down Highway 61 and picked up a hitchhiking Stevie Ray Vaughan. A highlight of Eilidh’s burgeoning career was her incredible performance at the Hammersmith Apollo with legendary blues/rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa. Bonamassa discovered Eilidh on YouTube and asked her to join him on stage for a special performance. Delighted, she took him up on the honor while stunning the audience, and Joe himself, with her powerful and passionate solos.
Eilidh is currently touring the UK to promote the release of Delta Devil Dreams, but make sure to get to know her and her music online now…you’ll be glad you did!