top of page

LK_Logo_Black copy edited crop

Contact

Louise Kelly

Musician. Songwriter. Educator

Louise-19 (1).jpg

Louise-19 (1).jpg

Louise Kelly is an accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, performer,
and educator.

Upcoming Shows

No shows scheduled

Contact louise@louisekelly.com for booking

Past Shows

Two Way Street Coffeehouse
January 9, 2026

Louise Kelly with Leslie Hunt

February 21, 2026

Hunt House Creative Arts Center, St. Charles IL

LMK Studios Open Mic Host

February 20, 2026

St. Luke Church

Find out more here

LMK Studios Open Mic Host

May 15, 2026

St. Luke Church

Find out more here

St. Luke Church

St. Luke Church

Solo Performer and Conference Presenter: Wildflower Songwriting

May 22-24, 2026

Midwest Women's Herbal Conference

Almond, WI

Songwriters in the Round
March 7, 2024

Ballydoyle's Irish Pub

Buy Tickets Here

Two Way Street Coffeehouse
March 8, 2024

All Ages Show!

Contact

MIXTAPE: Louise Kelly Duo, with Martin Stonikas on bass

"You and You Alone" written and performed by Louise Kelly

"Tail Lights" written and performed by

Louise Kelly.

"Lonely in Love" written by and performed by Louise Kelly

Excited to do a show tonight with Amr Megahed and @lesliehunt and @saranaomi_arts tonight at the amazing venue @hunthouse.co

Show starts at 7, doors open at 6:30🕡

Excited to do a show tonight with Amr Megahed and @lesliehunt and @saranaomi_arts tonight at the amazing venue @hunthouse.co

Show starts at 7, doors open at 6:30🕡

In my happy place! Connecting with nature, sharing a backyard food forest with our community, and celebrating our beautiful planet with music. 🌳🥕🌾🦋🐝🎶🌎
🙏🏽 @m_say_what
@dg_greenergrove

In my happy place! Connecting with nature, sharing a backyard food forest with our community, and celebrating our beautiful planet with music. 🌳🥕🌾🦋🐝🎶🌎
🙏🏽 @m_say_what
@dg_greenergrove

This soon-to-be-high-school-grad is headed to Loyola in the fall to study nursing.
Very happy for Noelle Kelly !!

#loyolauniversitychicago

This soon-to-be-high-school-grad is headed to Loyola in the fall to study nursing.
Very happy for Noelle Kelly !!

#loyolauniversitychicago

Scenes from an @lmk.studios open mic 🎤 in #downersgrove

I started LMK Studios when I left the school I was teaching at to do other things, one of those things was teaching piano lessons. This 6th year of the business has been my favorite year at the piano studio - we are now up to four teachers (including myself) and operating out of @st_luke_dg.

We started off just using the classrooms for private piano lessons. And then we discovered this lovely stage that the church has so graciously shared with us for monthly open mics. Our piano students, parishioners, friends and local musicians come out to share music with one another. We are all growing as musicians. And it’s so much fun!

Looking forward to hosting another one with co-host Tim Molsky on May 16! Hope to play another tune with Jerry Lowrey, too!!

📸 @vidfeelings
@m_say_what

#openmicnight #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois #inspiringperformances #community #localmusicians #vidfeelings #lmkstudios #pianolessons #masonandhamlin

Scenes from an @lmk.studios open mic 🎤 in #downersgrove

I started LMK Studios when I left the school I was teaching at to do other things, one of those things was teaching piano lessons. This 6th year of the business has been my favorite year at the piano studio - we are now up to four teachers (including myself) and operating out of @st_luke_dg.

We started off just using the classrooms for private piano lessons. And then we discovered this lovely stage that the church has so graciously shared with us for monthly open mics. Our piano students, parishioners, friends and local musicians come out to share music with one another. We are all growing as musicians. And it’s so much fun!

Looking forward to hosting another one with co-host Tim Molsky on May 16! Hope to play another tune with Jerry Lowrey, too!!

📸 @vidfeelings
@m_say_what

#openmicnight #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois #inspiringperformances #community #localmusicians #vidfeelings #lmkstudios #pianolessons #masonandhamlin

Rehearsing with the one and only @martinstonikas for our show @collegeofdupage this Friday 4/11 at Noon.

My children think I make a lot of funny faces. I see what you mean @noellehk06 ! But I can’t contain the joy-
I love playing this song with Martin! You can hear the full version of my original song “tail lights” wherever you stream your music.

#singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

Rehearsing with the one and only @martinstonikas for our show @collegeofdupage this Friday 4/11 at Noon.

My children think I make a lot of funny faces. I see what you mean @noellehk06 ! But I can’t contain the joy-
I love playing this song with Martin! You can hear the full version of my original song “tail lights” wherever you stream your music.

#singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

reverse-twinning on Valentine’s Day.

reverse-twinning on Valentine’s Day.

It’s been a long time since I’ve cleaned my desk @npr.vu

Tiny Desk Submission: Dreams From Last Night

Thanks, friends, @martinstonikas and
@m_say_what for your artistry. And Martin sorry you had to play a tiny bass- the ceilings are low in my basement.

FULL VIDEO on YOUTUBE

#tinydesk #singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

It’s been a long time since I’ve cleaned my desk @npr.vu

Tiny Desk Submission: Dreams From Last Night

Thanks, friends, @martinstonikas and
@m_say_what for your artistry. And Martin sorry you had to play a tiny bass- the ceilings are low in my basement.

FULL VIDEO on YOUTUBE

#tinydesk #singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

If I had a nickel for every time my phone autocorrected “taillights” to “twilights”…

I wrote this song after standing in a street and watching someone drive away from me. I didn’t want him to leave. And he didn’t look back. Oh well!

Recorded at a PERFECT music venue in #downersgrove @twowaystreetcoffeehouse
@m_say_what

#singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois #musicvideo

If I had a nickel for every time my phone autocorrected “taillights” to “twilights”…

I wrote this song after standing in a street and watching someone drive away from me. I didn’t want him to leave. And he didn’t look back. Oh well!

Recorded at a PERFECT music venue in #downersgrove @twowaystreetcoffeehouse
@m_say_what

#singersongwriter #singer #music #musician #songwriter #livemusic #artist #piano #indiemusic #singers #song #spotify #originalmusic #musicians #singersofinstagram #musicvideo #singing #jazzy #vocalist #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois #musicvideo

Last Christmas gig of the season 🎄 🎅 🎶

#piano #christmasmusic #suzettescreperie #wheatonillinois

Last Christmas gig of the season 🎄 🎅 🎶

#piano #christmasmusic #suzettescreperie #wheatonillinois

Feeling grateful to make and share my music with the world, and beyond grateful for my supporters. It was always you. Happy Thanksgiving! 💚 Louise

Videography @vidfeelings

#originalmusic #originalsong #songwriter #singersongerwriter #newmusic #femaleartist #womeninmusic #indieartist #musician #singer #pianist #livemusic #performance

Feeling grateful to make and share my music with the world, and beyond grateful for my supporters. It was always you. Happy Thanksgiving! 💚 Louise

Videography @vidfeelings

#originalmusic #originalsong #songwriter #singersongerwriter #newmusic #femaleartist #womeninmusic #indieartist #musician #singer #pianist #livemusic #performance

Thank you @j_jagger27 for suggesting we do this song, Lover. And we will do this song tonight at @suzettescreperie

@martinstonikas
💄 @jadelabriola
Videography Garry Grasinski
Location @northcentralcollege
#taylorswift

Thank you @j_jagger27 for suggesting we do this song, Lover. And we will do this song tonight at @suzettescreperie

@martinstonikas
💄 @jadelabriola
Videography Garry Grasinski
Location @northcentralcollege
#taylorswift

Friday: Nov. 8 @suzettescreperie
Come on out to see this duo with dinner! 🍽️ 🎶
C’est si bon

5:30-8:30pm
@martinstonikas
📸 @hannahcohen

Friday: Nov. 8 @suzettescreperie
Come on out to see this duo with dinner! 🍽️ 🎶
C’est si bon

5:30-8:30pm
@martinstonikas
📸 @hannahcohen

What a night, no stars
From March 8 show at Two Way Street Coffeehouse

What a night, no stars
From March 8 show at Two Way Street Coffeehouse

One week from today - All ages show at Two Way Street Coffeehouse. ✍️ 🎶 ❤️ original songs with friends 👯‍♀️ @m_say_what @jaecrossmusic and Amr!

@twowaystreetcoffeehouse #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

One week from today - All ages show at Two Way Street Coffeehouse. ✍️ 🎶 ❤️ original songs with friends 👯‍♀️ @m_say_what @jaecrossmusic and Amr!

@twowaystreetcoffeehouse #downersgrove #downersgroveillinois

Looking forward to celebrating all of our environmental successes and each other at our @dg_greenergrove meeting tonight 🌎 ♻️ 🎄

#communityorganizing #activism #ecofriendly #gogreenillinois

Looking forward to celebrating all of our environmental successes and each other at our @dg_greenergrove meeting tonight 🌎 ♻️ 🎄

#communityorganizing #activism #ecofriendly #gogreenillinois

An oldie, but a goodie.
Night and Day

@martinstonikas
@jadelabriola
@northcentralcollege

#pianoduo #piano #vocalist #nightandday #coleporter #musician #music #kotenchapel #northcentralcollege #louisekelly #graysonmedia

An oldie, but a goodie.
Night and Day

@martinstonikas
@jadelabriola
@northcentralcollege

#pianoduo #piano #vocalist #nightandday #coleporter #musician #music #kotenchapel #northcentralcollege #louisekelly #graysonmedia

Full Moon tonight!
It’s really fun to sing songs about the moon with @m_say_what You should try it!

Here’s a new song for you to enjoy with your moon bath tonight. “There’s a Full Moon in the Sky” written by yours truly ❤️

#moon #moonlight #night #nature #luna #sky #fullmoon #space #moonlovers #louisekelly #huntersmoon #downersgroveillinois #downersgrove #musician #songwriter #originalsong #midwestwomensherbalconference #healing

Full Moon tonight!
It’s really fun to sing songs about the moon with @m_say_what You should try it!

Here’s a new song for you to enjoy with your moon bath tonight. “There’s a Full Moon in the Sky” written by yours truly ❤️

#moon #moonlight #night #nature #luna #sky #fullmoon #space #moonlovers #louisekelly #huntersmoon #downersgroveillinois #downersgrove #musician #songwriter #originalsong #midwestwomensherbalconference #healing

Look out, piano bars. We’re coming for you.

Taillights. By Louise Kelly. Performed by me and fabulous @martinstonikas
*
*
*
*
Videography by Grayson Media ❤️
💄 @jadelabriola

#originalsong #singersongwriter #songwriter #piano #livemusic #louisekelly

Look out, piano bars. We’re coming for you.

Taillights. By Louise Kelly. Performed by me and fabulous @martinstonikas
*
*
*
*
Videography by Grayson Media ❤️
💄 @jadelabriola

#originalsong #singersongwriter #songwriter #piano #livemusic #louisekelly

It’s more fun to do things with friends. 👯‍♀️
❤️ Love you @jaecrossmusic
❤️ our artist retreats ❤️ our songwriters events!
Come to our show tomorrow at Ballydoyle’s Highlander Room. Bring a friend. Link in bio on @eventbrite #songwriter #friendship @ballydoyledg

It’s more fun to do things with friends. 👯‍♀️
❤️ Love you @jaecrossmusic
❤️ our artist retreats ❤️ our songwriters events!
Come to our show tomorrow at Ballydoyle’s Highlander Room. Bring a friend. Link in bio on @eventbrite #songwriter #friendship @ballydoyledg

Things are looking up 👀 🎶 🌱
Shows:
🎹 October 1st Sustainability Market, Chicago 11:45am
🎹 October 5th Songwriters in the Round (link in bio for tickets)

@reducewastechicago @ballydoyledg
📸 @hannahcohen
💄 @cfobeauty

Things are looking up 👀 🎶 🌱
Shows:
🎹 October 1st Sustainability Market, Chicago 11:45am
🎹 October 5th Songwriters in the Round (link in bio for tickets)

@reducewastechicago @ballydoyledg
📸 @hannahcohen
💄 @cfobeauty

“Dreams from Last Night” a new song by Louise Kelly. Harmony by @m_say_what 🛌 😴 💭

#singersongwriter #dreams #louisekelly #originalmusic #dreaming

“Dreams from Last Night” a new song by Louise Kelly. Harmony by @m_say_what 🛌 😴 💭

#singersongwriter #dreams #louisekelly #originalmusic #dreaming

Get your tickets before they fly away
🦅 🦅 🦅

#songwriters #ballydoyledownersgrove #downersgroveillinois

Get your tickets before they fly away
🦅 🦅 🦅

#songwriters #ballydoyledownersgrove #downersgroveillinois

Thanks to everyone who came out to our “Songwriters in the Round”’show last night. What a show 🤩 🤩 🤩 @tobiasmusicguitars @shannonbakermusic @kaylamaejackson @jaecrossmusic @skoklys1 #songwriters

Thanks to everyone who came out to our “Songwriters in the Round”’show last night. What a show 🤩 🤩 🤩 @tobiasmusicguitars @shannonbakermusic @kaylamaejackson @jaecrossmusic @skoklys1 #songwriters

Songwriters share the stories behind their songs. Priceless. 💎
and also costs $15.
Buy tickets on @ticketbud
🍺 bring your own mug - it’s a #zerowaste kegger with keg from @alterbeer . So excited for this show
@tobiasmusicguitars with
@shannonbakermusic @kaylamaejackson @jaecrossmusic

#singersongwriter #livemusic #downersgroveillinois #songwriters

Songwriters share the stories behind their songs. Priceless. 💎
and also costs $15.
Buy tickets on @ticketbud
🍺 bring your own mug - it’s a #zerowaste kegger with keg from @alterbeer . So excited for this show
@tobiasmusicguitars with
@shannonbakermusic @kaylamaejackson @jaecrossmusic

#singersongwriter #livemusic #downersgroveillinois #songwriters

Rehearsing’ for Country Glam show “Denim and Diamonds” 💎 👖 fundraiser Dec. 3rd at the MOOSE. Get your tickets 🎟!
🦌 @jaecrossmusic
🦌 @orchidheart_dg
#denimanddiamonds #fashionshow
#downtowndownersgrove #mainstreetdownersgrove #downersgroveillinois #downersgrove #mooselodge #liverpoollosangeles #supportlocal #rehearsals #rehearsing

Rehearsing’ for Country Glam show “Denim and Diamonds” 💎 👖 fundraiser Dec. 3rd at the MOOSE. Get your tickets 🎟!
🦌 @jaecrossmusic
🦌 @orchidheart_dg
#denimanddiamonds #fashionshow
#downtowndownersgrove #mainstreetdownersgrove #downersgroveillinois #downersgrove #mooselodge #liverpoollosangeles #supportlocal #rehearsals #rehearsing

Inspired by the book #askyourguides @soniachoquette here’s a song about the angels!
🌟 🌟 🌟
Michael. Gabriel. Raphael. Uriel. Raguel. Shemuel. Remodel. Great guides to know! Thanks @j_jagger27 for the new haircut! #archangels #soniachoquette #songwriter #singersongwriter #encouragement #newmusic #newhaircut

Inspired by the book #askyourguides @soniachoquette here’s a song about the angels!
🌟 🌟 🌟
Michael. Gabriel. Raphael. Uriel. Raguel. Shemuel. Remodel. Great guides to know! Thanks @j_jagger27 for the new haircut! #archangels #soniachoquette #songwriter #singersongwriter #encouragement #newmusic #newhaircut

July 10. Evanston.
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌎

#environment #ecovoicefestival #chicago #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #climatechange #illinois #cookcounty #newmusic #singersongwriter #womeninmusic
#careforcreation #earthday2022
#loyolachicago #uic #evanstonillinois

@humansandnature

July 10. Evanston.
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌱
🌎

#environment #ecovoicefestival #chicago #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #climatechange #illinois #cookcounty #newmusic #singersongwriter #womeninmusic
#careforcreation #earthday2022
#loyolachicago #uic #evanstonillinois

@humansandnature

Last day of #NoMowMay 💚 🌱 🦋
(not to be confused with #lazylawn May)😂🥰
🐝
🐝
🐝
🐝

#NoMowMay
@nolybola

Last day of #NoMowMay 💚 🌱 🦋
(not to be confused with #lazylawn May)😂🥰
🐝
🐝
🐝
🐝

#NoMowMay
@nolybola

🌸 🪴 🌲 FILLED with gratitude to share music with Midwest Womens Herbal Conference. The theme this year: celebrating the Flora, Fauna, and the Fungi. 🌸 🦊 🍄 this experience filled my heart 💛 💚 💙 ♥️

@midwest_womens_herbal @sarina.partridge
#environment #women #nature #connection #womeninspiringwomen #musician

🌸 🪴 🌲 FILLED with gratitude to share music with Midwest Womens Herbal Conference. The theme this year: celebrating the Flora, Fauna, and the Fungi. 🌸 🦊 🍄 this experience filled my heart 💛 💚 💙 ♥️

@midwest_womens_herbal @sarina.partridge
#environment #women #nature #connection #womeninspiringwomen #musician

So happy to have shared our @deeprootsprogram with Hillside School this week! I used to teach music there and it was so good to be back- what a warm welcome 🙏🏽 and delightful audience of singing children!!
📸 @hannahcohen
@scarceecoed

#deeprootsprogram #deeproots #illinoisartscouncilagency #owl #eagle #scarceinspires #environmentaleducation #environment #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #climatechange #illinois #prairie #bellbowlprairie #dupagecounty

So happy to have shared our @deeprootsprogram with Hillside School this week! I used to teach music there and it was so good to be back- what a warm welcome 🙏🏽 and delightful audience of singing children!!
📸 @hannahcohen
@scarceecoed

#deeprootsprogram #deeproots #illinoisartscouncilagency #owl #eagle #scarceinspires #environmentaleducation #environment #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #climatechange #illinois #prairie #bellbowlprairie #dupagecounty

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow on Instagram

@thisislouisekelly

bottom of page