(2023) Produced by Teddy Morgan in Nashville and featuring Bo Ramsey on guitar. These new songs are dedicated to my mother, Shirley Jean Pardekooper.
(2022) Kelly Pardekooper returns with his 10th release AUTUMN! Produced in Nashville by old friend Teddy Morgan, the new songs also feature Pat Sansone of Wilco on organ/piano. Kelly continues to add to his large and diverse indie/country/rock song catalog. You’ve probably already heard his songs and voice featured in Nicolas Cage films, Sons of
(2022) Kelly Pardekooper returns with his 10th release AUTUMN! Produced in Nashville by old friend Teddy Morgan, the new songs also feature Pat Sansone of Wilco on organ/piano. Kelly continues to add to his large and diverse indie/country/rock song catalog. You’ve probably already heard his songs and voice featured in Nicolas Cage films, Sons of Anarchy, True Blood, Virgin River, Longmire, Justified and 40+ other shows. An Iowa City native currently based in Las Vegas, Kelly Pardekooper writes songs and tries to treat people well!
from Kelly: I wasn’t feeling very inspired to create new music during the first wave of Covid-19 in 2020. Didn’t touch my guitar at all that year. Then my wife took a new job and we sold our house in Indianapolis and moved cross-country to Las Vegas in early 2021. The change of scenery probably did me good. Renting a small apartment, I wrote these seven new songs while staring out the window at the mountains a lot. And it was wonderful to reconnect with my old friend Teddy Morgan and record this new music with him in Nashville. There’s something very special and unspoken that happens when working with trusted music friends. I’m grateful the songs keep coming. I just keep trying to create music that moves me. I’m still chasing these sounds I hear in my head. Still mining deeper shades of blue and affairs of the heart. Hope you enjoy my new release and THANK YOU for all your past and present support! KP
(2018) Going back to his home state roots, 50-Weight was recorded in a rural Iowa barn studio at Flat Black Studios. Producer and guitar wizard hats are again worn by Iowa City friend Bo Ramsey (Best known for producing and playing guitar on Grammy nominated Lucinda Williams and Greg Brown albums). Mixed in Nashville by George Bradfute.
(2011) Yonder was produced by guitar master and fellow Iowan Bo Ramsey. Recorded mostly live by John Svec at Minstrel Studio in Iowa City, Yonder captures Kelly delivering heart on the sleeve Los Angeles inspired songs. Bo Ramsey sizzles leading the ace rhythm section of Marty Christensen and Steve Hayes. Mixed by the late great Tom Tucker. Album
(2011) Yonder was produced by guitar master and fellow Iowan Bo Ramsey. Recorded mostly live by John Svec at Minstrel Studio in Iowa City, Yonder captures Kelly delivering heart on the sleeve Los Angeles inspired songs. Bo Ramsey sizzles leading the ace rhythm section of Marty Christensen and Steve Hayes. Mixed by the late great Tom Tucker. Album artwork features an original hand sketching by the uber talented Gene Flores. The title track "Yonder" was featured in hit shows Longmire and Justified.
(2006) Recorded and produced in East Nashville by guitar-slinger and partner in vibe Teddy Morgan, Brand New Bag was tracked on 2” analog tape at Teddy's Barrio East garage studio. Featuring the gorgeous cover artwork of Gene Flores, Brand New Bag travels from lush to rock to folk to alt-country seamlessly and effortlessly. "Crazy Girl" was
(2006) Recorded and produced in East Nashville by guitar-slinger and partner in vibe Teddy Morgan, Brand New Bag was tracked on 2” analog tape at Teddy's Barrio East garage studio. Featuring the gorgeous cover artwork of Gene Flores, Brand New Bag travels from lush to rock to folk to alt-country seamlessly and effortlessly. "Crazy Girl" was featured on the hit CBS show Cold Case and "Brand New Bag" was featured in the film Sex and the USA.
(2005) A year in the making, Haymaker Heart documents Kelly’s musical and physical journey from Iowa City to East Nashville. This near double album was his most ambitious work to date and a wonderful genre hop from the alt-country of his previous two releases. Still plenty of roots on this 20 track opus, but some lush pop/rock goodies as well. An
(2005) A year in the making, Haymaker Heart documents Kelly’s musical and physical journey from Iowa City to East Nashville. This near double album was his most ambitious work to date and a wonderful genre hop from the alt-country of his previous two releases. Still plenty of roots on this 20 track opus, but some lush pop/rock goodies as well. An all-star cast of veteran musicians including Dave Moore and Teddy Morgan lend their talents to this album produced by KP and John Svec. To date, 13 songs from this album have now been featured in film and television, including placements in Sons of Anarchy, True Blood, Virgin River, Nicolas Cage film Vengeance, Speechless and many more.
(2002) Produced by Teddy Morgan and KP, House of Mud marks the first creative collaboration between these two artists. Released by Iowa City indie label Trailer Records in America and German label Trocadero Records in Europe, House of Mud was recorded at Jimmy Buffet’s Shrimpboat Sound Studio in Key West, Florida. Musically diverse, the album
(2002) Produced by Teddy Morgan and KP, House of Mud marks the first creative collaboration between these two artists. Released by Iowa City indie label Trailer Records in America and German label Trocadero Records in Europe, House of Mud was recorded at Jimmy Buffet’s Shrimpboat Sound Studio in Key West, Florida. Musically diverse, the album travels through raw blues, alt-country and naked folk sounds. "Can't Go There", featuring Bo Ramsey on guitar, was used as theme music in the hit HBO show True Blood. "Drown in Alcohol" was featured in the hit CBS show Blue Bloods.
(2000) Kelly Pardekooper & the Devil’s House Band are born on this David Zollo produced album. Released on Iowa City indie label Trailer Records. KP, Dustin Busch, Atom Robinson and Matt Winegardner made up this popular Iowa City band circa 1999/2000. JoCo Snow is twang-n-bang rock-n-roll. Guest appearances by Bo Ramsey and Marty Letz
(2000) Kelly Pardekooper & the Devil’s House Band are born on this David Zollo produced album. Released on Iowa City indie label Trailer Records. KP, Dustin Busch, Atom Robinson and Matt Winegardner made up this popular Iowa City band circa 1999/2000. JoCo Snow is twang-n-bang rock-n-roll. Guest appearances by Bo Ramsey and Marty Letz highlight this lively and energetic album. "Fly on the Wall" was featured in the hit HBO show True Blood and "Long White Dress" was heard in Motherland: Fort Salem.