Every now and then, someone or something comes along that makes us sit up and pay attention. Something that touches us at a level much deeper than routine. Something that touches the soul because it holds value, honesty and integrity. We hope that we are that something for you.

Blue Mist was originally formed by lead vocalist Robert Kelley in 1978 while attending the University of Texas in Austin TX and has been entertaining audiences ranging in age from 20 to 50 with a variety of rhythm & blues, jazz, soul, and popular music ever since. The band has been regulars at Austin's, as well as central Texas', most popular nightclubs; entertained for a variety of private parties and weddings; played public functions for groups such as: Austin's Aquafest, South by Southwest music festaval, The University of Texas, Performed for the grand opening of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, the grand opening of the new City Hall, the grand opening of the Hyatt Lost Pines and resort in Bastrop TX and Houston Tillotson College; played collectively and individually for various jazz festivals in the United States and Canada; performed live on Austin Music Network's 100 Band Marathon, as well as AMN's show "What's the Cover"; performed on Fox 7's Good Day Austin Morning show, K.U.T. "Live Set"; live video recorded by Waco C.B.S. affiliate Channel 10; frequently appeared for interviews and performances on several other Austin radio shows.

The band has performed with Various national acts such as: Little Milton, Joe Simon, D. Train, The Platters and The Manhattans.

Blue Mist has a tight, flexible sound performed by professional musicians who have regularly played together over many years. The members of the band are:

Robert Kelley on (lead and back-up vocals) From Lubbock TX.

Brad Schultz on (lead guitar) From Atlanta GA.

Rex Pahoa (bass guitar) From Hawaii Rex is one of the original members of Blue Mist.

Rodney Hyder (drums) From Austin, TX.

Jimmy Vinson (keyboards, lead and back-up vocals) From Pampa, TX.

Steve Johnson (sax) From Houston, TX.

The band also has the use of an excellent female vocalist; Sabrina Cummings From Austin, TX.

Five of the group's seven members attended and graduated from the Texas School for the Blind. Rodney and Jimmy played together in the Texas School for the Blind Jazz Band, winning first place in the Nashville Jazz Festival.

Blue Mist is currently recording their first CD, at The Lava Studios in Austin. They had a single out in late 1987 called "Can We Make a Deal?" The B side was called "No Teardrops," The group released a promotional Classic R&B and Jazz CD in February of 2005. This CD compilation consists of 15 covers and one original track, taken from radio and live performances. they are currently in the Studio with all knew material completing the remaining tracks for their knew CD. The Cd is untitled at this time.

Blue Mist has the capability of tailoring their music to a wide range of audiences. Whether it is soft, smooth jazz, soulful rhythm & blues, reggae or today's latest hits, Blue Mist consistently delivers a sound that will easily please the most discriminating ear and inspire everyone to get up and dance. So if you are looking for a versatile group, with seasoned performers. You should definitely go check out Blue Mist.

Blue Mist Band Client Description

Public Venues

1. ANTONE'S

Address: 213 West 5th Street, Austin, Texas

2. Antonio's Mexican Restaurant

Address: 14735 Bratton Lane, Austin, Texas

3. AUNT TILLY'S ISLAND CAFE AND BAR

Address: 16410 Stewart Road, Austin, TX

4. AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

5. BAKARI NIGHT CLUB

Address, 13800 Dragline Drive, Austin, Texas

6. BURGERS AND BLUES

Address: 215 South 2nd, Waco, Texas

7. CARLOS AND CHARLIE'S

Address: 5981 Hiline Road, Austin, Texas 78734.

8. Catfish Station

Address: 418 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas

9. CEDAR STREET COURTYARD

Address: 208 West 4th Street, Austin, Texas

10. CLUB 115

Address: 115 San Jacento Blvd., Austin, TX

11. DAN MCKLUSKY'S

Address: 10,000 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas

12. Derocco's Pizzeria

Address: 13233 Pond Springs Road, Austin, Texas

13. EARL CAMPBELL'S

Address: 212 East 6th, Austin, Texas

14. EDDIE V'S

Address, 301 East 5th Street, Austin, TX

15. END ZONE CLUB

University of Texas, Austin, TX

16. HOUSE OF TUNES

Address: 13233 PondSprings Road, Austin, Texas

17. JAKE'S SEAFOOD AND STEAK

Address: 3826 B Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, Texas

18. Jazz on 6th Street

Address: 202 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas

19. JC'S BAR AND GRILL/The Studio

Address, 5804 North I.H. 35, Austin, Texas

20. JR WOODCREEK RESORT

Address: No. 1 Woodcreek Drive, Wimberley, Texas

21. MOMO'S

Address: 618 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas

22. MOTHER OF PEARL'S

Address: 9033 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas

23. OLD PECAN STREET CAFE

Address: 310 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas

24. Pearl's Oyster Bar

Address: 9033 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas

25. REED'S JAZZ AND SUPPER CLUB

Address, 9901 north Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX.

26. SAM HILL WATERFRONT GRILL/Johnny Fins

Address: 16405 Marina Point Road, Austin, Texas

27. SPEAK EASY'S

Address: 412 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

28. SULLIVAN'S RINGSIDE

Address: 300 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas

29. TANGERINE'S

Address: 9712 Arboretum Blvd. Austin, Texas

30. TOP OF THE MARC/MOMO's

Address: 618 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas

31. THE CENTRAL MARKET

Address: 4001 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas

32. The Cypress Creek Cafe

Address: On the Square, Wimberly, Texas

33. THE DAM VIEW

Address, 3826 B. Lake Austin, Blvd. Austin, Texas

34. THE DRAUGHT HORSE

Address: 4112 Medical Parkway, Austin, Texas

35. THE ELEPHANT ROOM

Address: 315 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

36. The Filling Station

Address: 801 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas

37. THE HARD ROCK CAFE

38. The Iron Cactus

Address: 606 Trinity, Austin, Texas

39. THE IRON CACTUS

Address: 10001 Stone Lake, Austin, Texas

40. THE LODGE AT LAKEVIEW

Address: 3826 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, Texas

41. THE MERCURY ROOM

Address: 1008 Prairie Street, Houston, Texas

42. THE METROPOLITAN CLUB

Address: 600 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

43. THE NUTTY BROWN CAFE

Address, 12225 W. Highway 290, Austin, Texas

44. THE OASIS

Address, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, Texas

45. The Old Crow

Address: 1911 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas

46. THE PALACE THEATER

Address, 314 South Austin, Street, Seguin, Texas

47. The Patton Inn

Fort Hood, Texas

48. The Pier Restaurant

Address: 1703 River Hills Road, Austin, Texas

49. The Ritz Upstairs

Address: 320 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas

50. THE SPOT

Address: 400 lavaca Street, Austin, Texas

51. THE SYNDICATE

Address, 8998 Research Blvd, Austin, Texas

52. THE VELVET ELVIS

Address: 3303 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas

53. THE VELVET ELVIS

Address: 1906 McKinny Avenue, Dallas, Texas

Private Clients:

2. AFSCME Local 1624

3. Austin Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

711 W. 38 Street Suite A-1, Austin, TX 78705.

6500 Tracor Lane, Austin, TX

8600 Balcones Country Club Dr Austin, Texas 78750

8212 barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735.

9. Black Cultural Counsel of Odessa

P.O. Box 801, Odessa, TX 79760.

11. CC Carlton Industries, Ltd.

12. Cedar Valley Middle School

14. Castle Hills Development

Castle Hills Development, 4228 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75206.

15. City of Bastrop

802 North Avenue C P.O. Box 591 Elgin, Texas 78621

400 West 15th Street, Suite 1700

18. Easter Seals

919 West 28 1/2 Street, Austin, TX 78705.

21. Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

1601 Elm St., Suite 3000 Dallas, TX 75201

22. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

1215 East Court Street, Seguin Texas

24. Headliners Club

1640-B E. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78702

26. Houston-Tillotson College

900 Chicon St. Austin, TX 78702

2111 Dickson, Ste 33

Austin TX 78704

29. Lago Builders, Inc.

9737 Great Hills Trail, Suite 340

Austin, Texas 78759

32. QualcoMM Inc.

9600 N Mopac Expy Suite 900, Austin, TX 78759.

34. ST. David's Hospital

P.O. Box 4039, Austin, TX 78765.

35. St. Thomas Aquinas School

3741 Abrams Rd.

Dallas, TX 75214

7703 N. Lamar

PMB 217, P.O. Box 2013

39. Texas Orthopedics

40. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

41. Texas Standard Oil Company

43. The Ministree of challenge

44. The Rhyan Foundation

3917 Alto Avenue, Carrollton TX 75007.

Event Sales and Services

Multicultural Information Center

49. Velocity Electronics

2208 Energy Drive, Austin, TX 78758.

50. Westwood Country Club