The Kennedys

[Fred]

I caught their act at a free summer concert series in a local park in Huntington, NY this past Saturday. (Yes, the day after Vienna's Westhampton Beach show. What a weekend!) For those not familiar, Pete & Maura Kennedy are a married NYC folk duo with a very slight & occasional country twang. (I think one or both is/are from Texas originally.) Pete plays virtuoso electric-acoustic lead in a style reminiscent of Richard Thompson, plus ukulele and electric sitar (!). Maura plays rhythm guitar and takes most of the lead vocals. She's got a great voice. Their original songs are mostly up-tempo and infused with throwback counterculture optimism and, often, Eastern/New Age spirituality. In many ways they tap into the good side of the spirit of the 60's (even though they're much too young to have lived it the first time), & they even do interesting Beatles covers. They're a great live act, and they've got a lot of recorded music as well. They tour a lot, generally in smaller venues where you can see them "up close and personal". If they come your way, you might want to check 'em out.
http://www.kennedysmusic.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/thekennedys#tab=rich_text

[Folkfan]

Fred said:

If they come your way, you might want to check 'em out.

The Kennedys are performing at Move the Muse Festival, August 22nd, in Brockton, MA. This festival also features, THE PAPER RAINCOAT!!!, as well as many others....
check the line-up at: http://www.movethemusefest.com

[Fred]

Saw Pete and Maura again last night at the Folk Music Society of Huntington's annual member appreciation night. (The night they splurge on the talent, relatively speaking.) My third show of theirs. 2-hour, all request show in a very intimate space. Folk music bliss, pure and simple.