Kellylee Evans live in Mississippi Trail

Experience Kellylee Evans live on August 7th

Kellylee Evans will be performing at Puppets Up!, located on the Mississippi Trail in the United States, on August 7, 2026. Evans is a Canadian jazz vocalist and percussionist known for her interpretations of contemporary songs, often blending jazz with elements of soul, R&B, and pop. Her style is characterized by a warm vocal tone and sophisticated arrangements. She gained recognition for her cover of Portishead’s “Glory Box” and has released several critically acclaimed albums including *Nina Simone: A Very Natural Woman* and *I Remember*.

Puppets Up! is North America’s largest annual puppet festival. Established in 1998, the festival takes place every other year in various locations along the Mississippi River Trail. It showcases a diverse range of puppetry styles – from traditional marionettes to shadow puppets and contemporary performance art – attracting both performers and audiences internationally. The event features workshops, performances geared towards families, and opportunities to engage with puppeteers directly. The Mississippi Trail location provides a unique backdrop for the festival, emphasizing its commitment to bringing arts experiences to communities along this historic waterway. The festival aims to promote puppetry as a vibrant and legitimate art form.