Howard Avenue Park is located at 3709-3723 Howard Ave. in Kensington.
A native of Georgia, Shannon Leigh Reynolds grew up on rock and roll in the 80’s and 90’s. Singing came naturally, and she got her feet wet performing in her high school theatre class, where people took notice of her distinct voice. It was during her time in college when she first heard classic country and bluegrass, and she was instantly hooked on both.
When the pandemic essentially shut down musical performances in 2020, Shannon took this time to regroup, and began to envision her next move for when the world started to turn again. During this time, she doubled down on songwriting, and conceptualized her upcoming debut solo album, “Triple Shot.” Shannon approached Dede Wyland, one of the biggest names in D.C.-area bluegrass to produce it. The album features several covers in her unique style and four of Shannon’s original compositions. It is powered by her strong and expressive vocals and a cast of bluegrass greats. The premiere single, “Hold On” was released on July 14, 2023, and the full album came out one month later.
Shannon performs in the Maryland, Virginia and D.C. area with her excellent band, The Good Bygones. Their high-energy acoustic shows have something for everyone, blending bluegrass and country,
The concert series will continue on Saturday mornings through Sept. 28. The full schedule of future concerts can be viewed at Summer Concert Series – Kensington Historical Society (kensingtonhistory.org).
An integral part of Kensington since 1977, the Kensington Historical Society develops programs that address a broad view of local history. It aims to stimulate greater interest in Kensington history and the preservation of Kensington’s architecture.
