Kelli Gates

Kelli grew up in the suburbs just outside of Detroit, driving her family and friends crazy by singing along to every song on the radio and sharing every detail about the band and lead singer—whether they wanted to hear it or not! Her world turned upside down when she moved from the Motor City to a small town in Kentucky during high school, convinced her life was over. But NO! She earned a degree in Broadcasting from Eastern Kentucky University, landed a co-hosting gig on a popular morning show in Lexington while still in college, and thus began her vagabond radio journey. Eventually, Kelli made her way to Los Angeles, where she became the “female voice” on the nationally syndicated Mark and Brian morning show. This, along with her time working at the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills, gave her the opportunity to meet and befriend some of the biggest names in music, movies, and television. She even met her favorite rock star—Rolling Stones legend “Keef” Richards—not once, not twice, but three times! It’s truly amazing she wasn’t arrested for stalking. Although the glitz and glamour were thrilling, she eventually decided it was time to leave the big city. But you never know when some of her “famous” rock and roll friends will drop by The Nightclub from 7 to midnight. When she’s not immersed in radio and music, Kelli spends her time thinking about poker, playing poker, and planning trips to play poker. She’s won numerous tournaments—but she’s still aiming for the big one!!!