The Kenn Morr Band will be performing at the 4th Friday @ the Arts Café on Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
The group is on a roll and pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining”. Recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, CT, the album features eleven new songs penned by Morr and highlighted by the cohesive playing of the Kenn Morr Band.
“Passionately performed and tenderly written, Kenn Morr Band’s captivating “Still Shining” bears all the distinct trademarks you’d hope to find in folk from its poetically vibrant lyrics to its wonderfully understated performances, and whilst ‘Still Shining’ proudly bears these genre staples, Kenn Morr makes sure to stamp his own distinct musical identity onto proceedings, resulting in songwriting that has the power to whisk listeners off their feet effortlessly. The Kenn Morr Band has delivered yet another thoroughly rewarding listening experience filled with compelling wordplay, meaningful themes, and thoroughly engaging performances…” – Andre Avanessian , Radio Airplay, UK
Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such lyric and melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step became his friend and supporter and recorded Morr’s “Following the Moon.”
The band that brings Morr’s music to life features violin virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi, Berkely College of Music grad; Pat Ryan, on (soulful, melodic) bass; and “the heartbeat of the band” drummer Tido (T-Bone) Holtkamp. Known for its close three-part vocal harmonies and fiery instrumental interplay, the group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites in the outdoor festival scene.
The Marlborough Arts Center is fully accessible and has ample free parking. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10. For more info, visit https://kennmorr.com/, email info@marlborougharts.org or call (860) 467-6353.