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Church Choirs to Blues Royalty: The Dottie Kelly Story - EP 78

Backbeats and Spirits Media Season 3 Episode 78

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Dottie Kelly’s POWERFUL Journey Through Music 🎶🔥

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Riffs & Rhythms, where we’re joined by the unstoppable Dottie Kelly – blues powerhouse, soul queen, and all-around badass performer. 💥

In this episode, Dottie opens up about: 🎤 Her start in gospel music and transition to full-time blues artist
🔥 The crazy story of falling off a high stage and getting right back up (like a boss)
📦 Her surprising past running... a sex toy business!? 😳
🏆 Landing a dream gig at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago – and kicking off a multi-state TOUR!
💙 Why live music matters and how the Treasure Coast Blues Society helped her rise
🎭 Portraying Etta James on stage for the first time – and owning it with zero acting experience

Plus:
💬 Tales from the road
🎉 Audience singalongs, birthday giveaways, and soul train lines
📣 A shout-out to everyone who supports live music 🙌

🟦 This one is real, raw, and uplifting – filled with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of blues soul. Don’t miss it.

👇 Drop a comment: What’s YOUR favorite live music memory?
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📌 Follow the Guests & Hosts:
🎙️ Dottie Kelly – https://www.dottiekellymusic.com/
🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com
🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer

🌐 More Podcasts from the B3 Network:
🥁 Drums and Rums
🎧 Jams & Cocktails
🔥 Ghost on the Aux

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