Dig It

Those of you who saw the Raconteurs on tour in 2006 probably saw Kelley Stoltz open. If so, you were treated to a musician (really, to a genuine instrumentalist) whose influences — like Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, and Velvet Underground — shine through heavily. But blend together to create a distinct feel.

Go to www.myspace.com/kelleystoltz and listen to a unique song like Tintinnabulation from the latest album, Circular Sounds (Sub Pop), and you will hear these comparisons.

And if you reside in England or Scotland, check the club dates. He’s playing there all month.