ABOUT
"Kelly Halloran is an exquisite, inspired musician. Her technique is only overshadowed by her passion, fire, presence, and the love she brings to the stage."
- G Love
"Kelly is righteous in both her playing and her politics. It's always an honor to share the stage with her"
- Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave)
"Kelly plays with the fire of Venuti and the joy of Grapelli. It is always a treat to hear Kelly play."
- Pete Huttlinger (John Denver's Band)
Kelly Halloran began studying violin at age four through the Suzuki Method. At age 18, she moved from Western Massachusetts to New York City and made a living primarily as a street performer, playing jazz standards in the Subway and Central Park. Kelly studied jazz violin at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in lower Manhattan.
Currently, Fall 2025, Kelly finished a North American tour with NOAH CYRUS playing violin, acoustic guitar, and singing background vocals. She also performed with the GOO GOO DOLLS at Stagecoach 2025 along with cellist Dave Eggar as well as Nikki Lane.
Kelly resides between Nashville and NYC and toured through 2024 with Nashville based Nikki Lane. The band opened for Chris Stapleton on his “All American Road Show” tour and Orville Peck on his “Stampede” tour in 2024. Recent venues played include Bridgestone Arena, opening for Chris Stapleton, The Ryman Auditorium and Red Rocks Ampitheatre opening for Sierra Ferrell.
She also tours with Nashville native Gabe Lee as part of his band along with Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa of King Margo. The outfit closed out 2023 debuting at The Grand Ole Opry and inaugurated the new year playing esteemed Sixth Man cruise, “Cayamo: A Journey Through Song.” Kelly has additionally toured with NYC based Rachael Sage since 2014, doing opening tours with artists such as Howard Jones, Judy Collins, and Imelda May.
Early in Kelly’s career, while busking in Central Park, she was discovered by actor/director Clark Johnson, who commissioned her on the spot to score his silent film “La Viajer” (co-produced by Richard Belzer). She began studying jazz violin at The New School for Contemporary Music, and performing weekly in a string trio in Atlantic City’s casinos. Shortly thereafter Kelly met singer/songwriter/activist Liah Alonso, and they formed the rock duo Left on Red. Left on Red went on to tour nationally, and opened for legendary guitarist/activist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave).
Kelly Halloran's live performance credits include Noah Cyrus, The Goo Goo Dolls, Lainey Wilson, Tom Morello, Michael Franti and Spearhead, G Love & Special Sauce, Paolo Nutini, Imelda May, SOJA, Nikki Lane, Pete Huttlinger (John Denver's Band), Chadwick Stokes (Dispatch), Kristy Lee and Dirt Road Revival, Ethan Tucker, Beverly McClellan (The Voice), CJ Chenier (Zydeco King), Dina Fanai & Bob Kinkel (Trans Siberian Orchestra), Seth Glier, and Mary Fahl of October Project. She has also opened for/toured in support of esteemed artists such as Chris Stapleton, Judy Collins, Howard Jones, Blues Traveler, Indigo Girls, John Barrowman, Elizabeth McGovern, Ben Harper, Shawn Colvin, Kip Moore, Orville Peck, Sierra Ferrell.