Friends of Simsbury Public Library Coffeehouse: Andy and Judy - Folk with a Country Flavor

Andy and Judy Daigle have been singing together since 2010. It’s a duo built upon common ground. Each draws from a wealth of experience received while singing with various choruses and choirs throughout their lives.

Their musical interests range from “old-time” traditional songs right through the folk music stalwarts such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, Ian and Sylvia, Townes Van Zandt, Odetta and many other artists.

Their original songs explore many different facets of folk music, as well as country music. It has been described as folk with a country flavor. They effectively use the guitar and mandolin to set the mood and character of each song.

In addition, their performances are highlighted by the quality of their vocal work, each individually and joined together with beautiful harmonies. All of these musical elements are seamlessly presented in the duo’s two original CDs, “Riverbend” released in 2012 and “Dragonfly” released in May 2014.

Both New England natives, Judy is from southeastern Massachusetts where she was introduced to folk music at an early age through her mom’s Neil Diamond and Peter, Paul and Mary records. Andy was born in Maine into a musical family.

He spent most of his youth in upstate New York where he grew up listening to folk and church music while traveling with his family before eventually settling in the Boston area.

This talented folk duo performs regularly at many coffeehouses and open mikes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They also have been featured artists, openers and headliners at many of the local concert venues. Check out their website at www.andyjudysing.com.

This concert will be held at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 8:00. Space is limited – Reserve a seat at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all.