About this Event
WIND’s music is an original mixture of prog rock, classic rock, folk & pop, influenced by British artists like Pink Floyd, Mark Knopfler, Yes & Renaissance, as well as North American artists like Bruce Cockburn & Tom Petty.
Their latest music release is called “The Guide,” a full length album released on September 30, 2025. The lyrics to the songs on “The Guide” are mostly influenced by recent trials and difficulties experienced by Nori & Barbie, and how God has faithfully seen them though these times.
“Well crafted…with clever little rhythmic twists…unexpected chord changes…Barbie’s accomplished flute and whistle lines…Nori’s seasoned, song-centric guitar… what a sincere, engaging record… Nori is an assured guitarist.” ~ PROG Magazine
WIND primarily consists of husband and wife, Nori & Barbie Kelley, who are currently based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, USA. To date, they’ve released 20 albums and EPs.
Born in Japan, but raised in Alabama from age 9, Nori Kelley is a veteran session musician who has worked with Jon Anderson (Yes), Dave Hope (Kansas), Jon Camp (Renaissance), Will McFarlane (Bonnie Raitt / Muscle Shoals), John Sussewell (Average White Band, Donnie Hathaway), the Chi-Lites, Michael English and others. CCM magazine once compared his guitar playing to both Mark Knopfler and Phil Keaggy.
Barbie Kelley hails from the Wilmington, Delaware area and comes from a large musical family. She began playing the flute at age 9, and now plays percussion and guitar as well. She has played & sung on hundreds of recording sessions. Her voice has a pleasant, almost Celtic-like quality, and has been compared by some to Natalie Merchant.
Event venue & nearby stays
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, Oxford, United Kingdom
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