Program Description
Shannon Kealey is an experienced band leader and songwriter who recently relocated to Salem, Oregon after years of playing the San Francisco Bay Area club scene. As frontperson of Shannon Kealey Band, she's known for her strong vocal presence and heartfelt folk-rock/Americana originals. Now calling Salem home, Shannon is bringing her music to Make Music Day Salem 2026 as The Shannon Kealey Duo with multi-instrumentalist Drew Elliott. Their performances showcase the storytelling, vocal power, and musical versatility that made Shannon a fixture in the Bay Area music scene, stripped down to highlight her songwriting craft. Shannon and Drew are excited to be part of Salem's music community and share these original tunes and a few jazzed up covers at Make Music Day Salem.