Thu July 2, 2026

Kelly McFarling

at The Independent (8pm)
Kelly McFarling with Rose Paradise and Uwade

Kelly McFarling grew up riding the prolific RnB radio stations and lady folk waves of Atlanta, GA in the early 90's. This incubation translated to a songwriter anchored in melody, metaphor and potent observation. McFarling began playing original songs in the Bay Area as an adult and quickly became known for her dynamic live show. She spent the next decade touring and releasing music independently, earning a devoted following as a versatile indie-folk singer-songwriter known for spacious arrangements and deep grooves. Garnering comparisons to Laura Marling, Bonnie Raitt, and JJ Cale, McFarling's voice anchors her lush six-piece band as they explore her deep catalogue of music.

Her latest release, Bed of a River (2022), was recorded in Richmond, VA at Spacebomb studios, and finished at home in California. The album is a collaboration with Andrew Brennan in writing, arranging, playing, recording, and living. The record features the Spacebomb house band; Cameron Ralston (bass) Alan Parker (guitars) Pinson Chancelle (drums) Daniel Clark (keys) with production by Matthew E White. Additional recording with Jeremy Harris at Panoramic Studios in Stinson Beach, CA with Nick Cobbett (drums) Tim Marcus (pedal steel) Danny Vitali (bass) Brittany Powers (vocals), and Jeremy Harris (Keys).

Other releases include Distractible Child (2010), Ridgeline (2013) Water Dog (2017), Deep the Habit (2021)
McFarling has played in and toured with various projects in the Bay Area and beyond; including Y La Bamba, Skywayman, Scott Hirsch, Goodnight, Texas, Sonny and the Sunsets, Terry Reid, Con Brio, and more.


Kelly McFarling - https://www.instagram.com/mcfarflung/
Rose Paradise - https://www.instagram.com/roseprrr/
Uwade - https://www.instagram.com/uwade.music/
Kelly McFarling with Rose Paradise and Uwade

Kelly McFarling grew up riding the prolific RnB radio stations and lady folk waves of Atlanta, GA in the early 90's. This incubation translated to a songwriter anchored in melody, metaphor and potent observation. McFarling began playing original songs in the Bay Area as an adult and quickly became known for her dynamic live show. She spent the next decade touring and releasing music independently, earning a devoted following as a versatile indie-folk singer-songwriter known for spacious arrangements and deep grooves. Garnering comparisons to Laura Marling, Bonnie Raitt, and JJ Cale, McFarling's voice anchors her lush six-piece band as they explore her deep catalogue of music.

Her latest release, Bed of a River (2022), was recorded in Richmond, VA at Spacebomb studios, and finished at home in California. The album is a collaboration with Andrew Brennan in writing, arranging, playing, recording, and living. The record features the Spacebomb house band; Cameron Ralston (bass) Alan Parker (guitars) Pinson Chancelle (drums) Daniel Clark (keys) with production by Matthew E White. Additional recording with Jeremy Harris at Panoramic Studios in Stinson Beach, CA with Nick Cobbett (drums) Tim Marcus (pedal steel) Danny Vitali (bass) Brittany Powers (vocals), and Jeremy Harris (Keys).

Other releases include Distractible Child (2010), Ridgeline (2013) Water Dog (2017), Deep the Habit (2021)
McFarling has played in and toured with various projects in the Bay Area and beyond; including Y La Bamba, Skywayman, Scott Hirsch, Goodnight, Texas, Sonny and the Sunsets, Terry Reid, Con Brio, and more.


Kelly McFarling - https://www.instagram.com/mcfarflung/
Rose Paradise - https://www.instagram.com/roseprrr/
Uwade - https://www.instagram.com/uwade.music/
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