Folkie Fest: Song Sung Blue

Folkie Fest presents an afternoon of original music with a bluesy feel. Seasoned performers and emerging artists will provide something for everyone. We have a fantastic lineup! Kerry Kearney, Josie Bello, Kane Daily, Jonathan Evensen and Peter Hansen teaming up with Frank LaTorre will provide some serious blues! In order to protect those who may need it, we ask the audience to wear their masks while indoors.

Folkie Fest offers an ongoing concert series with local acoustic artists in the spirit of folk music as envisioned by the late Pete Seeger. We provide a listening space and support live, local, singer/songwriters sharing their original work. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the community center, and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Kerry Kearney, a slide guitar master, plays and works his instrument to limits that amaze even the most seasoned musician or cultured music fan. The sounds Kerry creates from his vintage, stock and custom made guitars are as unique as his song writing and original melodies. Kerry Kearney’s style, music from the “Psychedelta”, is his own brand containing an upbeat mix of American Blues & Roots, created from writing and performing on the circuit for over 40 years. Along with his band, he has continued to experience an overwhelming and positive response over the airwaves and especially when performing live.

Kane Daily has, over the years, gained the attention of audiences in local bars and restaurants across Long Island, NY. Growing up in a musical family, he is a self taught true musician. Beginning his career in the late-seventies cover circuit, He was weaned on Sixties Hard Rock and 70’s guitar driven blues/rock sounds. Kane later embraced the Delta-Blues style of guitar playing, including acoustic and slide for which he has become known. In performance and recordings he can be seen and heard occasionally performing with local groups. Additionally his own trio has performed on stages and venues at festivals among great national and semi national artists.

Josie Bello’s music is a mix of Americana genres including folk, country & blues. Her songs are “…grounded in truth and speaking from the heart.” (Americana Highways). Her second album, Have Purpose Live Long (2020), received numerous positive reviews in the U.S. and the U.K., and has appeared on domestic and International radio charts. Her upcoming album, Resilience, will drop 2/2/22. Josie performs solo and with her "Kit House Band", as well as on SongBreak — a monthly FB livestream with fellow Singer-Songwriter Linda Sussman. She resides in Huntington with her husband Frank Bello, and their dog Spunky. You can find her at JosieBello.com

J. Peter Hansen has teamed up with Frank ‘Kingbee’ Latorre to unleash their original acoustic based blues. The material ranges from personal reflections to ongoing issues in society. They call themselves ‘Kingbee & The Hand’. J.Peter Hansen runs the Songwriters of Long Island and the Poets & Lyricists of Long Island Facebook groups, and is a Board member of the Long Island Blues Society. He has taught Music Education in public schools for over 30 years and has a Master’s Degree in Music. He has performed at Tootsies and The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville as well as thousands of other venues over the last 50 years. Frank ‘Kingbee’ Latorre is a noted Grammy winner who has toured with the likes of Johnny Winter and many other great Blues/Rock artists. He has been a finalist in the International Blues Challenge (IBC). He is also a world class Painter/Artist and runs art classes. And finally Frank is a renown chef!

Creating music for nearly two decades, Jonathan Evensen is a singer songwriter hailing from Long Island, NY. Armed with an acoustic guitar and his voice, Jonathan introduces introspective lyrics to catchy melodic tunes. He has performed throughout Long Island, New York City, and the east coast with artists ranging from Mewithoutyou to Gavin Degraw. Jonathan is still writing and playing, even if it has been mostly for his cat Rubble during quarantine. He looks forward to getting back to live music.

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Join us at the Moriches Community Center, 313 Frowein Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934

2 pm to 5 pm

$15 donation online at https://morichescommunitycenter.org/events/folkie-fest/

$20 at the door

Folkie Fest is an informal organizer of small listening events highlighting local singer songwriters and supporting local 501-c-3 organizations such as the Moriches Community Center and Long Island Cares: the Harry Chapin Food Bank in the spirit of folk music as defined by Pete Seeger.

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If you would like more information, please email folkiefest@gmail.com