Blues Revue Magazine describes the Kelly Bell Band (KBB) as “Among the most genre-expanding acts on today’s blues scene. Who else can combine elements of hip-hop, funk, and blues-electrified here” Originally formed as the back-up band for rock and roll pioneer, Bo Diddley, KBB has been touring the world ever since entertaining fans in Japan, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cuba, Germany and more.

The band has won two prestigious Maryland Music Awards, including “Best Blues Band.” In 2018 they were been nominated for “Music Icon”. KBB has been voted “Best Blues Band” in the Mid Atlantic Region (12 years in a row), and was recently named “Best Band” by Baltimore Style Magazine.

“The Kelly Bell Band is exactly the kind of genre-bending, rule-breaking, and color-smearing group the music scene of 2019 desperately needs. The Kelly Bell Band lives outside of all the lines and freely mixes blues, funk, rock, metal, hip-hop, and more into a compelling fusion of musical styles.” – Mike O’Cull, Rock And Blues Muse

Opening Acts

National Anthem
sung by Shelby Kuhn and Alexis Sauer - 6:40 pm

Shelby Kuhn and Alexis Sauer are two vocalists from West Virginia with a shared love for making music together. They met during their time in Washington High School’s Camerata Chamber Choir under the direction of Ken Cooper, and since graduating high school they have always found the time to keep singing together.

Alexis is a 2022 graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and Shelby is currently earning her Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Shenandoah Conservatory. They are both honored to have the opportunity to sing at this year’s Fireworks Celebration, and are excited to share their love of music with everyone there.

Kellin Little Music
6:45-7:15 pm

Music has always been a part of my life.  As my Mom likes to say, I have been singing literally since before I could talk! I was obsessed with guitars as a baby and the word "guitar" was among one of my very first (actually, I pronounced it "tar" back then).  But the moment I stepped out and sang in front of a group of people, I was hooked.   I started singing karaoke with my parents when I was 7 years old, then moved on to acting and singing in several productions of musical theatre, as well as one year of show choir and two years of playing cello.  When the pandemic hit, having not much productive to do, my Mom suggested that I (well, more like told me to) start playing my guitar for an hour a day.  I did that, and also started learning to play songs with my Dad, who also plays guitar.  The rest, they say, is history.  I am thankful to have parents who instilled in me a deep appreciation and love for all kinds music, from the jazz of the 40's (thanks, Mom) to the grunge era (thanks, Dad), and far beyond.

The Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with towns and cities across America to activate underused public spaces through the power of free live music, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations. Presenting a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues and concert sites are community anchors where families, friends and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together. Learn more at levitt.org. 

• Please bring your blankets and chairs. Pop-up tents must be staked or weighted for safety.
• Personal Coolers ARE WELCOME, however may be subject to search.
• Admission is FREE, donations at the gate are welcome and appreciated.
• You may stay with your car if you do not want to be in the AMP field. Tailgating, tents, cornhole, or grills will NOT be allowed in parking lots. You may carry tents and cornhole into the event area. Grills are prohibited.
• Alcohol NOT allowed at this event.
• Traffic patterns will change immediately following the event around the park. Please stay alert.
• FIREWORKS including Sparklers NOT ALLOWED at this event.
• Open fires are not allowed at this event, including grills.
• All forms of smoking, including vape is prohibited in Jefferson County Parks.
• Pets NOT allowed at this event.
• Glass containers NOT allowed at this event.