Bio:
Kelsi Walker is the frontman for her indie rock project, Kelsi Walker and the Nervous Kids. A singer-songwriter blending soul-baring lyrics with indie rock and Americana influences, her authentic storytelling explores love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating with diverse audiences.
A passionate advocate for artists, Kelsi founded Free Women Waltzing Club to connect musicians with paid opportunities. As a queer woman, she champions inclusion and representation through her work.
Her sophomore album, Here and Here Before, releases Spring 2025.
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“Kelsi is a master at blending human emotions and musical genres to deliver soul-touching pieces and performances. Singing heartfelt lyrics, Kelsi bares her soul in song and gives her audience permission to explore her emotions… and their own.
- Jalynn Baker, MFK
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“The songs are meticulously crafted things that liken the sounds of the women who came before her, from Ani DiFranco to the Indigo Girls, but taps into the soul-shine rock flavors of artists like Michael Franti and Spearhead, Houndmouth and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.”
- Steve Wildsmith, The Dailey Times
Review of “Nervous Kid”
“A band leader, community creator, and cheerleader for the scene, Kelsi has always had a song in her back pocket for when the occasion arises. As a reminder of past loves and a meditation on learning to trust yourself, surely this song will be shared on many stages with many people.”
- Austin McCarley, Knoxville Music’s
Review of “Thinking of You”