A singer and songwriter whose music is a charming blend of pop sweetness, folky lilt, and country twang, Kelly Jones was born in Ridgefield, Washington. After spending time in New York City and Nashville, Jones settled in Los Angeles, and self-released her debut EP, Brave Heartache, in 2004. An independent album, Handle with Care, followed in 2006. After writing a batch of songs with power pop obsessive Mike Viola, Jones released her significantly poppier third effort, 2008's Shebang! In 2010, she and Viola teamed up to record a collaborative EP under the group name Melon. In ...