Brian Kelley has surprised his fans today with the release of a surprise live album and concert film, ‘Surf Post Sessions Live' via Big Machine Records.
Recorded and filmed in the backyard of the Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL, which he owns with his wife Brittney in their Gulf-side hometown, the set centres on a sundown beach town feel with a relaxed, back-to-basics energy, capturing the core values and stage charisma of a unique Country artist.
Ten of Kelley’s best-loved tracks were chosen for the project, stripped back to reveal heartfelt hooks and enduring themes of home, family, legacy, and more – plus his signature sand-and-sun Country sound. ‘Surf Post Sessions Live' was taped over two nights in July 2024, celebrating the must-attend ‘Surf Post Sessions' series which Kelley started in 2022, and has now hosted over 40 SOLD-OUT headline shows. Each one radiates a mix of carefree Country creativity and intimate storytelling, which is featured throughout the full-band, full-vibe performance.
“Surprise! I’m really proud of our SURF POST SESSIONS and excited to give fans who haven’t been able to join us a live album and concert film to kick back to,” shares Kelley. “To be able to unite as a community and create a little world together for a couple hours in the backyard of our Surf Post has just been good for the soul. Whether you live in town or are just visiting, we get to hang out as neighbors – just vibe and enjoy music together. I hope y’all dig this live cut, and we get to see some new faces come this SPRING BREAK 2025!”
The tracklisting for the album is:
- Acres (Live) (Brian Kelley, Adam Sanders, Will Weatherly)
- How We’re Livin’ (Live) (Brian Kelley, Micah Carpenter, Jimmy Robbins, Mark Trussell)
- King Ranch (Live) (Brian Kelley, Katlin Owen)
- Dirt Cheap (Live) (Seth Ennis, Wyatt McCubbin, Andy Sheridan)
- Burnin’ It Down / You Make It Easy (Live) (Burnin’ It Down – Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson, Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard; You Make It Easy – Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Mark Schmidt, Morgan Wallen)
- Boat Names (Live) (Brian Kelley, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
- Oceanaire (Live) (Brian Kelley, Dean Dillon, Ernest Keith Smith)
- Quality of Life (Live) (Brian Kelley, Katlin Owen)
- Parrot On My Shoulder (Live) (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose, Canaan Smith)
- Beach Cowboy (Live) (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose)
Live Recordings Produced by Caleb Gilbreath
‘Surf Post Sessions Live' is the follow-up to Kelley's sophomore album ‘Ed & Mary Margaret's Son'. It features a trio of previously unreleased songs including ‘Oceanaire' co-penned by Kelley with Dean Dillon and Ernest Keith Smith.
Kelley’s far from done with his in-demand ‘Surf Post Sessions', as four upcoming shows usher in the start of another beach season. Fans can purchase tickets to Kelley’s Spring Break 2025 dates here.
