RAIN DATE SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 NOON TO 9PM
Due to weather conditions this event has been moved to Sunday.
First Fest Performer Schedule (approximate) - Scroll down for Performer Info.
REVISED SCHEDULE - Hathaway - Main Stage
2:00 Brian Fox, Bagpipes. Fr. Kevin Gallagher, Grand Marshal. Lea Bassant, National Anthem
2:30 Bright Kelly & The Bastion
3:30 The Fractals
4:45 Carolyn Miller
6:00 Lisa Chavous
7:15 Angry Young Band
Eagle Stage
12:00 Grayson School Orchestra
1:30 Jake the Myth Smith
2:00 Michael Tearson Trio
2:30 Lily Enos
3:00 Erin Kelly
3:30 Leanne McGroary
4:30 PEEKS!
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 12pm to 9pm
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
Where: 50 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
LIVE Music on 2 Stages 12 Noon to 9pm
Crafter Village - 12 Noon to 5pm
3rd Annual Haverford FIRST FEST Music Festival - Celebrating First Responders. Honoring Firefighters, Police, Military, Medical, EMS and all who are all on the front lines protecting us and our loved ones.
FREE Admission, Live Music, Beer Garden, Food, Vendors, Crafter Village, Kid's Fun Zone, Bring a Camp Chair and Stay All Day!
Crafter Village - 75 Crafters and Artisans Handmade Crafts.
Main Stage - Hathaway Lane
Angry Young Band – Pop and Rock - Billy Joel Tribute… the Northeast’s premier seven-piece band performing Billy Joel’s hit singles, concert classics, fan favorites, & deep cuts from Cold Spring Harbor through River of Dreams. https://angryyoungband.com/
Carolyn Miller - Country Pop- Barefoot Country Music Festival 2023 on the Wildwood beach where Carolyn Miller shared the stage with Blake Shelton, Deana Carter, Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Lainey Wilson, Lady A and many more. Influenced by Carrie Underwood and Faith Hill, along with pop icons Kelly Clarkson and Adele, New York based Carolyn Miller has used her big, powerful voice to create her own style that captures the true essence of country-pop. Miller is making a name for herself in Nashville, being tapped "One to Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and named a Next Up Now artist by CMT. https://www.carolynmillermusic.com/
Lisa Chavous Band – R&B, Jazz, Blues, Soul – International Vocalist, Recording Artist, Bandleader, Promoter, Songwriter, Producer and former regular performer at Chris’s Jazz Café. Lisa’s bands have performed at several Kelly festivals. https://www.facebook.com/lisa.chavous/
The Fractals – Alt Rock – Kevin Hanson, lead singer/songwriter, formerly of Huffamoose, has written, recorded and performed with Usher, Jay-Z, The Roots, Musiq Soulchild, and countless others. The Fractals are Kevin Hanson (guitar, vocals), Jim Stager (bass, vocals), Erik Johnson (drums, vocals) and Mike Frank (Keys, Vocals), a Philly band that has recently gotten their first add on WXPN. These guys continue to define creative songwriting and performance for the Philly region as former founding members of Huffamoose (Interscope Records). Their music is sophisticated and well performed, making a great show and drawing people every time. https://windingwayrecords.com/artists/the-fractals
Bright Kelly & The Bastion – Indie Soulternative – Bright Kelly, frontman for The Great Enough. His music has been compared to—or drawn fans of—Hozier, Gang of Youths, Counting Crows, The Avett Brothers, The Head and the Heart, and Elliott Smith. https://www.brightkelly.me/
Eagle Stage - Front of School Building
The Grayson Chamber Jazz Ensemble - An ensemble of high school students performing a blend of classical and jazz music on an eclectic array of instruments. The current lineup consists of violin, cello, clarinet, trumpet, bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, and drums. https://thegraysonschool.org/about-grayson/
Leanne McGroary – Singer Songwriter - Leanne recently completed her first song, “Stupid to Think” and it will be available on all streaming platforms on August 25th! Leanne records at the Five 5 Studios in Tampa Florida. https://www.facebook.com/leanne.mcgroary
Jake the Myth – Comedy & Music -- Jake The Myth Smith, a comedian, actor, musician, and filmmaker based in NYC. He makes videos about things that make him chuckle, from bizarre TikTok trends to terrible movies. https://www.youtube.com/@JakeTheMyth/about
PEEKS! – Singer/Songwriter/Artist/Poet - PEEKS! a musician from PA, with a passion for storytelling and human connection through art. With dozens of notebooks of melodies and poems, she has a countless repertoire of original pieces. She has been self-producing her own work since she was 18, building a fan base on social media and in her town playing local venues. https://linktr.ee/heyitspeeks?fbclid=PAAabutBpXeqU_RxbHPpKjsKZDZQ1Q2vwf0MOHuFe8eQkKTZ3iTgSM2sbcimo
Erin Kelly - Singer/Songwriter - Erin Kelly is a singer/songwriter from Lehigh Valley. Her skilled guitar performances and powerhouse vocals define her rock and country roots. She has performed at numerous venues and has opened up for Hunter Hayes and Frankie Ballard and most recently Aaron Lewis at the Wind Creek Event Center. Erin has performed the National Anthem at major and minor league stadiums across the region. Her experience performing the National Anthem gave her the opportunity to perform for General Colin Powell and President George W. Bush. She continues to work with producer Rich Herring in Nashville on new original music. https://www.erinkellymusic.com/
Lily Enos - Singer/Songwriter - Born by the sea on August 29th, 1997 in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, Lily Enos sonically blends the old and the new, fearlessly explores genres, and accentuates it all with her contemplative, deeply personal, songwriting style and haunting, dynamic vocals. A skilled guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Lily strives to represent what it truly means to be a self-contained artist in the modern musical landscape, spearheading the trajectory of her creative endeavors from start to finish. https://windingwayrecords.com/artists/lily-enos
Vendor and Sponsor information CONTACT US.
Thank you to our sponsors...PA Lottery, Jaguar Land Rover, PECO, Dream Team PA, Aqua Pennsylvania, T-Mobile, Arthur J. Gallagher, Adam Mechanical, Green Mountain Energy, Renewal by Andersen, WSFS Bank, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, Certa Pro Painters of the Main Line, Republic Bank, Kitchen Saver, Cedar Creek Catering & Events, Cardinal Hollow Winery, Passanante's Home Food Service, Bath Fitter, Power Home Remodeling, Calaveras Street Tacos, Haverford Twsp. Democratic Committee, Mr. A's Martial Arts, Pain Relief and Physical Therapy, The Handy MainLine Man, H&B Driveway Resealing, Mister Softee, Palombaro Club, Oakmont Farmers Market, Sherry Forste-Grupp, 2nd ward commissioner, NRG Energy, Wilson's Secret Sauce, R&D Specialty Foods, Sunskaara, Volpe Enterprises, Havertown Animal Hospital, Valiant Enterprises, 5Point Construction, AT&T, Bubble Tea
Crafter Participants
Add Some Texture, Anthea by Samantha Ann, B & R Blankets, Bee Marie Craft Shop, CarinasCraftique, Cashdollar Creations Main Line, Cassie's Upcycles, Chic Crochet Co., Chris Macan, City Love Knits, CJKG Designs, Climbing Branches, Cloudless, Crafted Kawaii Gifts, Create Simply with Michele, Crochet by Mae, Dark & Twisty Creations, DiAngelo Crafts and Creations, DOCs, EarringzNTingz, Endora Candles, Essential Sage, Florals with Heart, Gaspari Design, Gene Nalence Art, Genuine Intentions, Geochemist DayDream, Glass Hen, Green Ridge Soaps, Candles, Cosmetics, Grey Haired Lady Crafts, House of Crimson & Clover, Jazzy River Designs, Jo's Garden of Jewels, Jolly Junk Journals, Kar's Art & Jewelry, Kat's Craft Closet, Kiddo's Korner, Kitsune Accessories, Love Identity Candle Co, LLC, Lynn's Art, Maddie Jane's Jewels, Main Line Bead Society, Mlle Cleo Studio, Morning Sun Beadery, My Little Paradise, Noble Neen Soaps and Candles, Paula's Crafts, Pick-A-Stick, Pleasant Springs Pottery, Pointy Dog, Purple Penguin Concepts, RaphaRub, Richard Allen Woodworking, Robin's Witchery, RonDee Productions, LLC, Ruthless Redhead, Sandy's Knits and Such, Second Chance Flips, ShayBeads, Simple Tides Co., Sistergirl Cup Boutique, Solid Rock Jewelry, Starry Tides, Stitch & Things, Stitches and Stonz, Sunrise Design Goods, Take Over Generations, Terra's Tiles, The Bear & Bird Company, The Fickle Fool, The Itsy Bitsy Fiber, THSPenGuy, Tragic Bliss Designs, Turtle Cay Craft Studio, Wire Wood & Stone
DONATE to support. https://kellycenter.org/contribute/ or Venmo @Kelly4music select "Business"
THIS MUSIC FESTIVAL is a FREE admission event. The outdoor stage and festival area will be at 50 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083. The day will be filled with live music, food, beer garden, crafters and children’s activities.
Tiki Bar Beer Garden will offer beer and seltzers for sale next to the stage on E. Hathaway Lane. Outside alcohol is not permitted to be brought in. Alcohol is not permitted onto the field or elsewhere within the school property.
Free Parking. Unmetered street parking is available in the neighborhoods around the site.
Secure Bike and Wheel Corral will be next to the main entrance at 50 E. Eagle Road. Bikes and anything with wheels can be checked while you go inside to enjoy the festival. Bicycles, skateboards, skates, scooters and pull behind carts and wagons are not permitted inside the festival grounds. Push from behind baby strollers are permitted.
Pets are not permitted on festival grounds.
Seating - Bring your own chair or blanket.
Tax deductible donations to support this community event are encouraged. Credit card or Paypal https://kellycenter.org/contribute/ or Venmo @Kelly4music Indicate FESTIVAL with your donation in the notes.
Kelly Music for Life is a non-profit 501c3 pure public charity that supports Music Education, the Arts, and other community initiatives. We operate the Kelly Center at 4 E. Eagle Road in Havertown - a performance venue at night. https://kellycenter.org/
Joel Perlish is the official photographer for Kelly events. Images and video clips may be found at JOELPERLISH.SMUGMUG.COM in the KELLY Events folder.
