The Kelly Center Presents Vernon Papers with Kathy Quinn and Steve Lessick

The music is called Vernon Papers, from singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Drew Shanefield. Coming from a musical family in Philadelphia, Drew grew up playing trumpet and guitar and has spent his life immersed in music as a performer, teacher, composer, songwriter. It’s true, he has a Masters and a Doctorate, but please don’t call him Dr. And yes, some Haverford Township folks may know him.

In the studio, Drew plays every instrument and sings every vocal track. On stage, the Vernon Papers experience is largely a solo one. An acoustic, an electric and a notebook full of musings. The sound at times can be raw and from the depths, and at other times vulnerable and thoughtful. Always from the heart.

He is a member of the Philadelphia Folksong Society Musical Artists Cooperative and the Philadelphia Area Songwriters’ Alliance and is happy to make his Kelly Center debut.

KATHY QUINN/STEVE LESSICK

Kathy Quinn is a Delaware County native and a member of the Philadelphia Folksong Society Musical Artists Cooperative and the Philadelphia Area Songwriters’ Alliance. In 2025, she released her debut album, “Next 7 Miles”, a stylistically diverse collection of original songs that capture a surprising range of genres and moods. Influenced by traditional and contemporary folk, blues and classic country, she delivers an engaging performance, blending her background in theater and improv comedy with her musical presentation. She is delighted to return to the Kelly Center stage to share songs from the album and some new tunes. She is joined by Steve Lessick, a veteran of many Philadelphia-area music projects, who adds dynamic percussion and harmonica, along with rich vocal harmonies. https://kathyquinnmusic.com/ 

Advance General Admission seating $15.
Advance VIP Reserved Table seating $20.
At the Door General Admission seating $25. 

Doors open at 7pm. 7:30 show. Advance ticket sales close 5pm day of show. Any remaining tickets available at the door.

BYOB is welcome for an additional $5 donation per drinker. Disposable cups and ice provided. No Food is served at the Kelly Center. You can bring in outside food. There is a vending machine with snacks , cold drinks, and coffee pods for a Keurig.  

Free Parking in Oakmont Municipal lot behind Kelly Center off Darby Road after 6pm. Additional FREE parking is available courtesy of our friends at Grace Chapel on the corner of Eagle and Darby Roads.

The Kelly Center is operated by Kelly Music for Life, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 pure public charity that supports Music Education, the Arts, and other community initiatives. For more information visit https://kellycenter.org