Shelby Kemp is an Internationally touring blues and roots artist from South Mississippi. With his raspy southern drawl, and his skill in both slide and finger style guitar playing, Shelby brings a fresh spirit to the classic Delta Blues sound. Winner of the 2024 Telluride Blues Challenge, Shelby has toured the US and Europe with the Blues Rock band The Lucky Strokes led by guitarist Eddie Roberts, and regularly plays the frontman role for his trio with The Galbraith Sisters, and the long time Mississippi staples, Royal Horses.

Shelby has performed at festivals alongside acts such as The Black Crowes and Gov't Mule, and has shared the stage with players such as The New Mastersounds, Duane Betts, Marcus King, Lamar Williams Jr, Jennifer Hartswick, and many others.