The band was first formed by brothers Sean, Dominic, and Brendan Kelly. Sean and Dominic are two of triplets, all diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as infants, and their fraternal triplet died when they were 6.[3] After first becoming a band in 2003, three years later, they had enough material for an album, which led to their 2006 debut. Soon after the release, bassist Shaun Rhoades was added to the group. After ending their recording/management contract with Audem Records in early 2007,[4] the band began work on their sophomore release Beautiful Noise, which was released independently in 2008. Touring in support of this release led to the band deciding to relocate from their hometown of Montgomery, NY to Charleston, SC.[citation needed]
The band began recording the follow-up to 2008's Beautiful Noise, titled Tripping Over Nothing, which was produced by South Carolina musician Danielle Howle[5] in the summer of 2009. The album features guest appearances once again by Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill, as well as Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Consistent touring in Charleston, coupled with time spent in the area recording their third album, prompted the band to relocate to the Charleston area in late 2009, where they have since remained.[citation needed]
The album was released on February 23, 2010. The band put out the record on their own label, Piewillie Records. They toured heavily in support of it, opening for Indigo Girls[6] In December 2010, the band released a digital EP of acoustic versions of songs from Tripping Over Nothing, titled Palmetto EP.
In February 2011, the band went back out on the road with Indigo Girls, opening the southeast leg of their tour.[6]
On April 19, 2011, the band released a live record called Live at Awendaw Green that was recorded at a show in Awendaw, SC in December 2010.[8]
In summer 2011, the band announced their plans to start work on their fourth studio record. Preproduction began in fall 2011, and recording began in January 2012.
On September 26, 2011, A Fragile Tomorrow announced via their Facebook page that they would be opening for The Bangles on the west coast leg of their November 2011 tour.[9]
Lead singer/songwriter Sean Kelly recently co-produced, engineered, and mixed Danielle Howle's new release New Year Revolutions, released in December 2011.[11]
Sean and Dom contributed vocals to three songs on Amy Ray's 2012 solo release, "Lung of Love".[12]
On March 29, 2012, A Fragile Tomorrow released a version of "Water's Part" by Let's Active, recorded with and produced by Let's Active front man himself, Mitch Easter for free download on their official site.[13]
The band's fourth studio album, titled Be Nice Be Careful and produced by Mitch Easter and Ted Comerford,[15] was released on January 8, 2013, via the band's Piewillie Records. The album was also released in Japan on the same day as its US release via Powerpop Academy/Thistime Records.[16] Initially, the album garnered much critical acclaim, with Audiophile Reviews saying that "be nice be careful redefines powerpop for the 21st century" [17] and Musoscribe claiming "If this is the state of powerpop in early 2013, things look good for the future".[18]
The band played headlining dates in 2013 in support of "Be Nice Be Careful", as well as dates supporting both Toad the Wet Sprocket and K's Choice. It was announced that the band will again support K's Choice, under the name Bettens, in Belgium and the Netherlands in November 2013.[19] On February 18, 2014, the band will release Belgique, an EP of songs from Be Nice Be Careful recorded live at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.[20]
The band's fifth studio album, Make Me Over, was released on October 16, 2015, via MPress Records, with several headlining shows surrounding the release as well as a U.S. tour supporting Indigo Girls and shows in Tel Aviv, Israel supporting K's Choice.[22] The album features appearances from Joan Baez, Mark Hart of Crowded House, and Indigo Girls. It was produced and engineered by the band in Savannah, Georgia.[23]
In October 2016, A Fragile Tomorrow announced they had been nominated for an Independent Music Award for their version of their cousin Richard Fariña's song "One Way Ticket" featuring Joan Baez and Indigo Girls. On November 12, they announced on social media that they had won the award for Best Cover Song.[24] The band also announced that they had received 5 Grammy pre-nominations in various categories for Make Me Over.[25]
Drummer Dominic Kelly released his first solo album, Everything Is Just Enough, on April 7, 2017, on MPress Records. Singer and songwriter Sean Kelly is also set to release his debut solo album, Time Bomb, Baby in October 2017.[citation needed]
Generation Loss
The band released their sixth studio album Generation Loss on MPress Records on February 22, 2019. The album featured a change in lineup, with Dom Kelly moving to vocals and keyboards with the addition of Josh Kean as session/touring drummer. The album was written after the loss of their mother Vicki to cancer in 2017 and was released to critical acclaim.[26]
As of 2020, the band began working on their seventh studio record.[citation needed]
In May 2021, Dominic Kelly announced his departure from the band. Sean Kelly alluded on social media to the band working with Peter Holsapple on their forthcoming album, which had been previously delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discography
Wishful Thinking (2006)
Beautiful Noise (2008)
Tripping Over Nothing (2010)
The Palmetto EP (2010)
Live At Awendaw Green (2011)
Be Nice Be Careful (2013)
Belgique EP (2014)
Make Me Over (2015)
Generation Loss (2019)
It’s Better That Way (2022)
Members
Main Members
Sean Kelly - lead vocals, guitars, synth, organ, electric piano, mandolin, accordion, programming (2003–present) Brendan Kelly - guitars, synth, keys, programming, percussion, vocals (2003–present) Shaun Rhoades - bass, piano, organ, percussion, vocals (2006–present) Josh Kean - drums, percussion (2017–present)
Dominic Kelly - drums, vocals (2003-2017) keyboards, vocals (2017-2021)
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