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Drummer/Percussionist

Historian/Writer

Educator

 


Make Some Noise!

Make Some Noise!Make Some Noise!Make Some Noise!

Drummer/Percussionist

Historian/Writer

Educator

 


About Kelli Rae Tubbs

Drummer, Percussionist & Vocalist

A drummer and percussionist working in the music industry for more than three decades, Kelli’s resume spans the musical spectrum, covering jazz, pop, country, bluegrass, drum corps, brass band, and children's music. Since 2017, she has served as the house percussionist at the Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Historian, Writer & Educator

Over the last decade, Kelli has established a formidable “second” career as a collector, researcher and clinician. She has presented on the preservation and restoration of antique drums as well as historical drumming methods at the Chicago Drum Show,  the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the 2024 Panama Jazz Festival, the Delaware Drum Show, and the National Women's Music Festival.  

What's Going On

Kelli is writing a book with noted drummer, author, and educator Daniel Glass, entitled "The Postcard Project:  A Snapshot of Drumming Life, 1900-1930".
 

As a result of her reputation in music history she was awarded the 2020 Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship.  She has received numerous grants from the East Central Regional Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board.

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Kelli Rae Tubbs performing in the percussion pit with the Smoky Mountain Opry orchestra for a production of "Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry" in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Kelli Rae Tubbs Percussionist Smoky Mountain Opry Theatre on stage production Performance Flame pots

Kelli Rae Tubbs singing "Why Don't You Do Right?" at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York City during "Jim Caruso's Cast Party" with the Birdland Orchestra (Daniel Glass, drums, Steven Doyle, bass; Billy Stritch, piano).  Photo credit:  Jim Mola

Kelli Rae Tubbs Vocalist Birdland Jazz Club New York Jim Caruso's Cast Party Daniel Glass Billy Stri

Kelli Rae Tubbs on stage as the percussionist for "Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry" in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Photo credit: Gary Cox & Carol Cox

Kelli Rae Tubbs percussionist tambourine Smoky Mountain Opry Deagan chimes Latin Percussion LP Jam B

Kelli Rae Tubbs performing at a corporate event in 2018.

Kelli Rae Tubbs Mark Lowery Gretsch Drums Sabian Cymbals Aquarian Drumheads Private Event

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