Brandon Kennedy - One man Irish band One Man Band from Baltimore, MD

Brandon Kennedy is a Celtic musician specializing in Irish and Scottish and music. He plays Irish fiddle and acoustic guitar/sing, often using a loop pedal that allows him to accompany himself. He has traveled to Ireland yearly to bring back authentic music from throughout the country and played many pubs and sessions both in the Emerald Isle and the U.S. He also plays many renaissance fairs and Irish/Scottish/Celtic have festivals. Brandon maintains a B.A. and M.A. in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music. Brandon has full Scottish highland attire and multiple costumes to make the setting for your event perfect if you're looking for something outside of standard formal wear. He is just as content to be center stage as background music, his ultimate goal is to elevate your event. Brandon loves unique and challenging gigs so let me know your crazy ideas...He wants to bring your biggest musical dreams to life. What he does: WEDDINGS: Do you have visions of elegant light strings playing as your guests are seated? A dream song you've always wanted to make your bridal walk to? He is well familiar with performing for ceremonies, bridal walks, cocktail hours, receptions, and adding violin as accompaniment to first dance songs. Let him put together something perfect for your big day. HOUSE PARTIES: Brandon has brought the magic of Irish music in to many homes. He'd love to be a part of your gathering of family and friends. He's played neighborhood get-togethers, cultural nights, St Pats parties, birthdays, you name it. Nothing is more real than being able to bring authentic Irish music to your kitchen or living room, just like its been played for hundreds of years. He can (and has!) been background music over dinner or as guests arrive, or put a special themed concert together for your special someone. Raucous or refined, Celtic Music musician Brandon Kennedy can bring the perfect ambience to your gathering. (Ceilidh!) CORPORATE EVENTS: He can be ambient background music during presentations, a point of interest to impress clients, play at your grand opening, or put together a concert as thanks to your employees. He has done all of this both virtually and in person. FUNERALS: If you have experienced the unfortunate loss of a loved one, Brandon has graciously helped many family's celebrate their loved ones as they say farewell. He has performed in both funeral homes and at gravesides and it is a service he offers with the utmost humility and respect. COVERS: He has played as a house musician at both Martini bars and Vineyards for many years, playing contemporary music and covers on demand. While Brandon Kennedy specializes in Irish music, he is well able to perform more contemporary material if you'd like more modern/accessible music! ENSEMBLES: If you're looking for a group or ensemble, he has a large network of other musicians he can bring to your event. Banjos, fiddlers, flutes, melodeons, guitarists, singers, bodhran, bouzouki...even Irish dancers! LESSONS: He is an experienced music teacher on both guitar, fiddle/violin, songwriting and music theory. He has taught both in person and virtually using a host of platforms (Zoom, Skype, Facetime, etc) and has been a professional music educator for four years. Artist statement: What I am organized, respectful, friendly, and on time. I am art focused. Bringing you the music you need is my primary concern and I am always willing to work within your budget. You will be treated like a respected friend as I do everything I can to make your vision a reality. You will receive the service you expect of an experienced professional in their field while enjoying every part of the experience. I am also fully insured. What I'm not: I am not a classically trained violinist that learned a couple Irish tunes for diversity's sake. I'm an authentic Irish musician well versed in the nuances of traditional Irish folk music. I have immersed myself in the wonderful cultures of Irish and Scottish folk music for years. I do not show up 5 minutes before your event starts or let your emails sit in my inbox for weeks at a time before responding, you will receive timely coordination and a well prepared musician. Be bold, be kind, and safe travels...wherever your wandering takes you! Irish Singer. Celtic Musician. Traditional Irish musician. Irish folk musician. Celtic music artist. Irish music entertainment. Irish musician. Maryland Irish music.

• Star of the County Down
• Loch Lomond
• There were roses
• Lakes of Pontchartrain
• Galway Shawl
• The Foggy Dew
• Rocks of Bawn
• Blind Mary
• the Hut on Staffin Island / Calum's Road
• A boys lament for his dragon
• Nancy Spain
• Loch Tay boat song
• Rosin the Bow
• Roddy McCorley
• Inisheer
• Ashokan Farewell | Jay Unger
• The Sky Boat Song | Bear McCreary
• Amazing Grace
• The Mountain Road
• Calliope House
• Si beag, Si More
• The Wellarman
• Fields of Athenry
• Whiskey in the Jar
• Hector the Hero | J. Scott Skinner
• St Anne's reel
• the Tailors Twist hornpipe
• Josefins Waltz
• Franks reel
• Dirty Old Town
• The merry blacksmith
• The Derry Air
• Scotland the Brave
• By the rising of the moon
• Lord Franklin
• Wild Rover
• Irish Washerwoman
• Jessica's polka