Americana/R&B/blues band Kelly’s Lot will celebrate the release of a new CD when they topline the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series show on Town Center Drive outside the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall on Friday, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Admission is free for all ages for this and all shows in the summer concert series, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Kelly is an internationally recognized blues singer fresh off a tour in France and celebrating her new CD, “Can’t Take My Soul.” Her easygoing style, contagious energy, sense of humor, passion and authenticity create instant fans.

In addition to welcoming Westfield Valencia Town Center as the series’ host sponsor, series sponsors making this year’s concerts possible include Princess Cruises, the city of Santa Clarita, Mercedes-Benz of Valencia, Chiquita Canyon, and Pleasantview Industries, as well as a variety of weekly sponsors.

Exclusive food vendors include Salt Creek Grille (also celebrating their 20th anniversary) and Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que. Returning as exclusive beer vendor is Wolf Creek Brewery.

No outside food or beverages, pets or photography/video recording are allowed.

The events take place at 24250 Town Center Dr., Valencia 91355, on the street outside the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall’s main entrance.

The annual summer concert series features regional, national and international entertainers in a family-friendly, quaint street party setting offering activities for adults and children.

This year’s summer concerts wrap with Grammy-nominated series favorite Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps on Friday, Aug. 2.

The series is produced by Summit West Public Relations & Marketing. For VIP seating reservations or more information about the series or sponsorship opportunities go to www.ValenciaJazzandBlues.com or call Barbara Myler at 661-290-2911.

More About Kelly’s Lot
Kelly’s Lot weaves a variety of Americana styles on a blues and rhythm foundation. Led by singer/songwriter Kelly Z, the band Southern California band has released 14 CDs. The band has performed at countless concert venues and events across the United States and internationally in their 25 years together.

Kelly Z formed the band in 1994 and debuted at The Roxy on the Sunset Strip. Two years later, she met soundman Perry Robertson, who soon produced their “Live at the Troubadour” album. Kelly started writing songs with Robertson, who joined the band within a year, adding shades of Southern Rock and Texas music to the band’s sonic mix.

As a duo or trio, they have played at coffee shops, theaters and house concerts and in the last 15 years have fronted a band that’s well-respected on the American and international blues scene.

Among the major festivals Kelly’s Lot has played are Waterfront Blues, Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival, Ventura County Blues Festival, and the Nuits de Sologne and Lavaudieu Music Festival in France.

Kelly Z is now working on songs for a couple film projects while still grabbing some inspiration from her fans on Facebook.

Challenging them to look in their hearts and share just one word, she then challenges herself to chose a word and write a song in two hours. Perry Robertson, who shares the band leader title with Kelly Z, has recorded and produced most of the band’s music including “Can’t Take My Soul.”