Kokomo Theatre

Queen. Kelli has received 4 & 5 star reviews from around the world with write-ups in French Magazines: "Sur La Route de Memphis" and "Le Cri de Coyote". Showcasing CD's: Swing-a-Billy, Honky Tonk Swing, Rock-a-Billy U.S.A., Mo' Swing 2021, Swing 'n Blues

receiving a Henri Woode industry nod for her rendition of Earl Hines "Rosetta". Complete discography of her music and career is on AllMusic.com. Other CD's showcased "Softer Side of Swing" Grammy voting list for "Best Traditional Pop Album" and "Swing-a-Billy which has had 4 - #1 hit singles independent Blues/Jazz charts. Valentines Day date with wonderful covers by Frank, Dean, Sammy and more ...

the audience on the road with the Former Texas Playboys telling wonderful stories and little known facts of what it was like to work, record and perform with the King of Western Swing, Bob Wills as conveyed to her by "the boys who made noise that’s known as Western Swing" a line from the song. Kelli scored a #1 International hit with her original, "Don't Mess with Texas". To our knowledge, Kelli is the first artist, only artist at that time to be under contract with TxDot which gave her permission to use their logo for marketing the CD, "Don't Mess With Texas". The song was on over 200 stations inTexas, was in the top 10 in Australia and final #1 on International charts. RMA Artist of the Year Nominee, 2 Time Female Artist of the Year Nominee, #1 hit, 4 top10 singles, Texas State Musician Nominee

The outdoor theatre will officially open with it's "Concert Under the Stars" - "a drive-in theatre without the cars". The design and developement of the theatre is by the award-winning, International Recording Artist, Kelli Grant. Kelli had owned the property for many years with its primary function being rental property. In 2017, she returned to east Texas from Las Vegas where she had been performing at the Majestik Theatre and 3 years prior to that in Branson. The building and property were in shambles and the disappointment was almost overwhelming. She needed to make repairs and take care of the property which is her 401k or IRA as to others. As she began making repairs an idea came to her. At first it was the small. intimate indoor theatre but then she noticed the natural landscape behind the theatre was perfect for an amphitheatre. Her financee just happened to be in construction. With his help, she designed the OUTDOOR theatre. The idea was and is very unique and an amazingly enjoyable venue for both the audience and entertainer. The back porch was adapted to a stage. The level half acre immediately behind the theatre and the terracing of a hill beyond that created a huge gallery area capable of handling 3 to 400 spectators. She added a dance floor with sparkling fairy lights around it and the results are a wonderful romantic experience of dancing under the moon and stars. We have some beautiful evenings here in east Texas.
The idea, concept, "a drive-in theatre without the cars" with a nostaglic "Music & Movie" format. After the concert the spectators can sit back in their lawnchairs and watch a FREE MOVIE of comedy, Sci-Fi classics, musicals, film noir ...
it's one of the most unique and entertaining venues anywhere and the Queen of Swing has performed just about everywhere: concert halls, casinos, theatres, festivals, etc  ...
it is so much fun. I LOVE IT!!
We think you will agree. Oh, we also have a "Snack Bar" like the old drive-in movie theatres with: Hotdogs, Candy, Popcorn, Chips, Frito Pie, Soda, Water and their signature Kokomoat Float (ice cream float with a twist) ...  
Come join the FUN. A Branson Style Theatre with a former Branson Entertainer who has scored 4 - #1 hits, won Female Artist of the Year, a RMA Artist of the Year Nominee, a Texas State Musician Nominee. She is in the  World Who's Who Jazz Cabaret Singers (Federation of American Musicians, NY) and a recepient of a Billbard Songwriters "Honorable Mention".... Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing.