I have seen the Kerry Kenny band 4 times in 3 different venues.  Their fun adaptations of some classics were a blast and their original work was really engaging.  I seldom have a song that I just heard for the first time stuck in my head for days, but several of theirs have stuck with me.  Their ability to build rapport with the audience was excellent and they seemed to adapt to what the crowd was responding to.  I will definitely see them again!

I saw the Kerry Kenny band at Five Mountain Brewery Co. recently, and they were awesome. I never saw a band seem to enjoy playing for the crowd as much as they did, and the crowd really got into it! I saw many people singing and swaying to the music as the band performed.

Kerry Kenny herself has an amazing voice. The band’s original songs, off their new album, showcase a deep talent and a strong penchant for storytelling. On stage, Kerry is an attention-grabbing presence.

And fortunately, the rest of the band can well keep pace, deftly combining a high level of musical prowess and skill with a rollicking ability to have a good time.

I definitely will be back at future Kerry Kenny shows. The music calls.

Kerry Kenny is a veteran of the stage whose musical journey started as soon as she could walk. Raised in a Scranton, Pennsylvania Irish Pub, Kerry grew up entertaining. She performed as part of the popular local sibling group, The Kenny Kids. Music has remained at the center of Kerry’s life, ever since.

As an adult, Kerry Kenny has continued to create with insatiable curiosity. The multitalented musician has traveled throughout Europe and Asia performing, studying composition, and teaching. Her eclectic sound reflects the songwriter’s international biography.

Pining Time is the debut album from Kerry Kenny Band, released worldwide via all major streaming services on March 17, 2023. The twelve-song set is a fun genre-bending ride with a virtuosic set of players. At their helm is a versatile and talented bandleader and storyteller who also loves a good jam session.

From the sexy country funk of “Wake Me ” to the epic 8:19 dark-pop/art-rock meditation “Vultures”, Kerry Kenny and her band mix folk traditions, pop sensibilities, and a jam-band soul. A band of apparently boundless versatility, they swing a melancholy country waltz (“Aerosol”) with the same ease as they do a fiddle-infused tango groove (“Zapatos”).

The blues beats at the heart of all of Kerry Kenny’s stylistic explorations. She and the band lay down some swampy bayou grooves on sultry and rhythmic tracks like “Good”, “Jockey Full of Bourbon”, and “Freddie”. The group adds plenty of rock & roll to the sauce as well.

The title track’s funky main riff kicks off an epic anthem built on equal parts Broadway, chamber-pop, and 60’s psychedelic rock. On “Vultures”, Kerry Kenny sings esoteric and visual poetry over a dark and bluesy meditation that introduces a healthy dose of 70s art-rock to the sound. The record closes on a super cute home recording of The Kenny Kids singing some good ole mountain music.

Watch a partially animated Kerry Kenny traverse the streets of Midtown Manhattan in the title track “Pining Time” video below. You can also hear that song and “Aerosol” on the Deep Indie Dive playlist, or listen to the entire album on your favorite streaming service. We had the chance to chat with Kerry Kenny about the record. Check out her answers to our 8 questions below. And follow the links at the end of this article to connect with Kerry Kenny Band.