Blues, Bling & Band Life Ep 79

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Welcome to one of our most electric episodes yet! 🎤🔥 In this wild ride of laughs, truth bombs, and legendary stories, the fabulous Dottie Kelly joins us to talk about life on stage, behind the scenes, and in a garage-turned-shoe-boutique with nearly 400 pairs of shoes. Yes, seriously. 👠💥
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This episode is full of energy, great stories, and exclusive insights into Florida’s biggest fair & festival scene. Don't miss it!
From her days as a background singer to building a brand that mixes soul, fashion, and fire — Dottie shares how she manages the chaos of band leadership, customizes her own performance outfits, and still finds time to learn bass guitar in leather pants. 🎸🔥
👀 What’s Inside:
✨ The truth about being a full-time musician
👠 Touring with a boutique wardrobe
🎭 Stage stories: fights, fan votes on shoes, and falling off stages
💼 The business side of blues: marketing, websites, and getting stiffed by bandmates
🎶 Sneak peeks into Dottie's viral tracks like "Why You Treat Me" & "Seven Days a Week Blues"
🎶 Plus, they review Fox Maple's "Nobody's Business" in their signature "Riffs & Rhythms" breakdown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnlTxF876QE
💡 Bonus: Hear how Dottie’s building her own empire — one gig, one glam outfit, and one hustle at a time.
If you’ve ever loved music, style, or the behind-the-scenes grit of entertainment — this episode is for you.
👉 Watch now and let us know in the comments:
💬 What’s the wildest part of Dottie’s story?
💥 Would YOU let fans pick your shoes on stage?
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🎙️ Dottie Kelly – https://www.dottiekellymusic.com/
🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com
🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer
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