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KEVIN McKRELL
Guitar, Vocal
Northeast Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year 2000, writer of The Northeast Country Music Association Song of the Year 2000, Albany N.Y. Times Union Singer-Songwriter of the year 2000. Kevin McKrells songs have been recorded and performed by Celtic and Folk artists from around the world, from Ireland The Furey Brothers Scotland North Sea Gas, from Australia Pat McKernan from the United States The Kingston Trio and Hair of The Dog to name a few. Kevin has also won awards for his paintings and sculptures.
KATE McKRELL
Guitar, Bodhran,Vocals. Katie first took the stage at 5 years old and wowed the house with a spectacular version of The Rattlin’ Bog. She has been writing songs and performing ever since. An accomplished and insightful songwriter, witty and engaging performer and dead nuts on harmony singer. With her father Kevin McKrell or on her own she is a force.
Influences
Dave Pitcher
The Furey Brothers,
Christy Moore,
John Prine,
Steve Goodman,
Finbar Furey,
TowneVanZandt,
The Johnstons,
Guy Clark,
Sweeneys Men,
John B. Keane,
Shane MacGowan,
Paul Brady,
Woody and Arlo Guthrie,
Ani Defranco,
Shawn Colvin,
Richard Harris,
Peter O'Toole,
Paul Henry,
Robert Henri,
Burton Silverman ,
Trudi Smith,
Norman Rockwell,
Painter, stone carver, songwriter Kevin McKrell a founding member of some very popular bands. First and foremost Celtic group Donnybrook Fair, and his namesake band, The McKrells . He has perfomed at some of the top Irish, Bluegrass and Folk Festivals including The Milwaukee Irish Festival, Irish 2000, East Durham Irish Festival,, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.Winterhawk Bluegrass Festival Friehofer Jazz Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival,Turtle Hill Folk Festival, Celebration of Celts The Detroit Irish Festival, The Savannah GA. Irish Festival, The North Texas Irish Festival,The Buffalo Irish Festival, , Celtic Classic ,Musikfest, In Ireland Kevin has performed at The Kilworth Arts Center, De Barras in Clonakilty, Matt Molloys in Westport,The Square Pint in Kenmare The Midelton Folk Club. His musical talents have been showcased all over the U.S. and Ireland and his songs have been recorded and performed by many groups, including folk favorites The Fureys, Seamus Kennedy , from Scotland North Sea Gas, irish American wonder band Hair of the Dog, Pat McKernan from Australia and most recently The Kingston Trio and Woods Tea Company. His oil paintings and stone work , some of which can be seen in the photo section of this site, have won numerous awards.
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