Kelly Hagarty

Kelly is an actively performing multi-instrumentalist of 7 years, beginning playing guitar 14 years ago, as an 11 year old. She focuses on Acoustic Guitar, Bass and Vocal Lead and Harmony. As a Singer-Songwriter, she spends most of her time with an acoustic guitar, playing in rhythm and flat-picking styles. Inspired by Classic Rock, Americana and Bluegrass, her current influences are..Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell, Larkin Poe and The Seldom Scene. She infuses these styles into The Blue Ridge Bandits’ live shows and music. Kelly is the Vocal Harmonist and Guitarist for the group.

As a mentor and teacher, Kelly wants you to have FUN! It’s all about the personal connection to the music and friendship between student and teacher, as a safe place to make mistakes and grow as both a musician and person. Her goal is to infuse the medicine of music with learning and creativity, connecting people with the magic of melody, and sharing stories in songwriting.

While she’s not on stage, Kelly’s likely on a motorcycle trip, learning the banjo and fiddle,riding her horses, traveling in her camper van or hand-making Sterling Silver Jewelry and other western goods. Music has always been the biggest influence in life and will continue to be.

Let’s get to Pickin’!