Kenn Morr coming to Twelve Moons Nov. 4

SALISBURY — Twelve Moons Coffee House will feature the Kenn Morr Band on Saturday, Nov. 4.

The Kenn Morr Band is on a roll in 2017, touring in support of its latest release, “Along the Way.” Recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, the album offers 10 new Morr originals is believed to be the band's best work yet.

The result is an organic collection of lush three-part vocal harmonies and sparkling acoustic instruments—real musicians playing soulful music in real time.

Growing up on Long Island, Morr was inspired by such lyric and melodyminded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step became his friend and supporter. When a college baseball scholarship didn’t work out, he turned — appropriately — to communications, a field for which he is well-suited. He’s got a radio announcer’s rich baritone and the kind of humor and charisma that enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green.

Morr trusts the universe to bring him what he needs: parking spots, dry weather, you name it. He left Long Island and found in Connecticut a home, new friends, and eventually the band that brings his music to life. He calls it his best band ever. First up the universe sent violin virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi. The final piece in the puzzle was melodic bassist “Magic” Pat Ryan, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Known for its close three-part vocal harmonies and fiery instrumental interplay, the group has been together for several years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene. They’ve paid dues of every kind and played gigs of every stripe, along the way sharing the stage with artists like John Sebastian, Al Kooper, Eric Burdon, and John Wesley Harding.

With airplay across the country and in Europe (where KMB music gets played in England, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries), “Along the Way” is set to bring the Kenn Morr sound to many new listeners.

Listen to The Kenn Morr Band at: https://www.sonicbids.com/band/kennmorr/audio/

Twelve Moons Coffee House is held on the first Saturday of each month, from 7-10 p.m. at St. John's Church (back door entrance) 12 Main St., Salisbury. A donation is requested to help cover expenses. The evening features live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks, social time with friends and more.

The format for the evening is to offer ‘Open Mic’ from 7-8 p.m., the featured performer for a 60-75 minute set, and the remaining time as Open Mic and Song Share. Those interested in playing music or reading poems, are welcome to sign up for ‘Open Mic’ at the door. Those interested in becoming a featured performer please contact: TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com. More information at: tinyurl.com/12Moons