Mastering almost every aspect of the traditional elements of folk isn't easy, but MICK KINNEY effortlessly embodies the term multi-instrumentalist. Hardly the typical coffeehouse folkie, Kinney's varied approach to folk makes him the perfect choice for this category. Yes, he can do the singer-songwriter thing, but he usually brings a ton of instruments with him and uses each song to showcase a different style. Kinney plays zydeco on Buford Highway, straight folk in Decatur, bluegrass at festivals, torch at the Defoor Center and rock on tour with his brother Kevn. Kinney's incredible debut album, Nothing Left To Chance, is like a mini jukebox of folk, bossa nova, ragtime and quite possibly even the kitchen sink. Much like an old, dusty 78 RPM record, Kinney's so hopelessly old-fashioned he doesn't even have a website.
As one of his fellow musicians recently declared, "Mick can play anything on any instrument!" Though he denies this, it is not far from the truth. In concert as well as on his new CD, Nothing Left to Chance, Mick plays fiddle, piano, banjo, guitar, accordion, lap steel, and anything else he can get his hands on. Mick's original material is crafted for a variety of musical styles including Old Time Fiddle, Barrel House Piano, and Cajun Accordion. His songs create videos for the ear. Like his brother Kevin of "drivin n' cryin," Mick's lyrics can be at once heavy and humorous.
Buy Mick Kinney's debut album, 'Nothing Left to Chance' online HERE!
Just in case your in town. I will be performing with Dan Torres at the east village Mercury Lounge on East Houston Street 9:00pm in New York City tonight. Hope you can make it! :)
Hey, Mick.. I finally got a copy (actually two... gave one to a friend) of Nothing Left to Chance... my new favorite cd of all time! It's taken up permanent residence in my cd player. You are just freakin' wonderful. I'm learning Breakfast with You, you know I've always loved that song... might have to learn Learn to Dance... seeing as how I've recently taken up the ban-jer! :-) Hope you are doing great and I look forward to catching one of your shows soon. Love&Peace, Cyndi
I got your new albumn today and I LOVE it. I have played it four times today. You are such a genius and I am very proud of you. In fact the whole family is.
hey mick! listened to your album in the basement while i fixed my ole mandolin today and kept thinkin' we gotta get together and play some tunes soon. anytime, matt.
