Born from a collaboration that began in 2023, Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters blend roots, rock, and blues with a timeless Southern edge. Mississippi-based singer/songwriter Shelby Kemp was introduced to Florida-born drummer Taylor Galbraith and bassist Ashley Galbraith by guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), and the trio quickly found their groove—first performing together as The Lucky Strokes.
After touring nationally and abroad, including shows at The Fillmore (San Francisco), The Brooklyn Bowl (NYC), and the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival—where Kemp won the Telluride Blues Challenge—the trio stepped out on their own as Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters.
With a sound that channels country twang, hypnotic blues, and folk storytelling through a classic rock spirit, they deliver a raw, soulful energy that feels both fresh and familiar. Their debut album as a trio is set for release later this year, alongside a return appearance at Telluride Blues & Brews and a full tour through 2025–2026.
Aiken Music Fest is a 6 event music series on Saturday nights from 7-10pm, with a $15 per person entry fee, located at Highfields in Aiken, SC.