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Brett's originally from New Jersey, and Randy's from New Hampshire. |
After years as self-taught musicians, they met at Berklee College of Music, in line for a mandatory film about the terrible things that happen to people who default on their student loans. Brett was working at a record store when he first heard Doc Watson and Tony Rice, and Randy was supposed to be in class when he found the collections of Alan Lomax and Harry Smith in the library. After college, they continued exploring traditional folk and modern acoustic music together, performing regularly in Boston area coffeehouses.
In recent years their music was honored with the Kerrville 'New Folk' award, and they were voted among the top 5 audience favorites as emerging artists at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.
They play a variety of music: modern instrumentals and story songs, with a lively approach to traditional folk. As musicians, they have a simple goal: to continue to grow in new and interesting ways.
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"Last night's concert still resonates wonderfully. The audience was buzzing with delight during and after. Needless to say, we look forward to having you back next year. "
~ Wayne B., Phippsburg Community Concert Series, Phippsburg, ME
"Brett and Randy, thank you so much for making our coffeehouse so special last night. You two were wonderful!! All I've heard is just rave reviews. You have such a gift to so completely engage in your music that you just bring the audience along with you. "
~ Lois S., Ashburnham 3rd Friday Coffeehouse, Ashburnham, MA
"Dear Randy and Brett - the feedback about your show last night was outstanding - people really loved you. Thank you so much for joining us. "
~ Laurie G., Simple Gifts Coffeehouse, Nashua, NH
"You're always a delight for us to present at the Mozaic Room. Your generous spirits and good natures shine through each performance, and your shows always leave our audience wanting more!"
~ Steve G., Mozaic Room Coffeehouse, Avon, MA
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Publicity Bios
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Acoustic guitar duo Late Bloomers offer a fun, award-winning blend of folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime.
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Acoustic guitar duo Late Bloomers combine award-winning songs with original instrumentals and a fresh approach to traditional tunes. Their innovative style blends folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime.
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Acoustic guitar duo Late Bloomers (Randy Browning and Brett Kinney) combine original songs and instrumentals with a fresh approach to traditional tunes. Their innovative style blends folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime.
Their music was recently honored with the prestigious "New Folk" award at the 34th annual Kerrville Folk Festival. They've performed at venues including: the Boston Folk Festival, the Blackstone River Theatre, House of Blues, and the Cape Cod Pride Festival. . Dirty Linen Magazine calls them "skillful, charming, and quite entertaining", while Metronome Magazine describes their music as "exquisite and truly remarkable".
More kind words:
"Both classic and contemporary ...a standout and highly recommended. "
-Seacoast Spotlight
"Unconventional, brilliant .... The songs are truly sparkling. This acoustic folk duo have a sound that is unique and a joy to listen to." ***** (five stars)
-Roots Music Report
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More quotes, reviews and interviews are available on the Press page
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Some excellent venues and festivals have welcomed us, including:
The Boston Folk Festival ( MA )
Blackstone River Theatre ( RI )
Cape Cod Pride Festival ( MA )
Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase ( NY )
(top 5 audience favorites/hon. mention)
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series ( ME )
House of Blues ( MA )
Imagine Studios ( MA )
The Kerrville Folk Festival (New Folk Winner) ( TX )
Le Salon Du Somerset House Concert ( ME )
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse ( MA )
Mass College of Art ( MA )
The Minstrel Coffeehouse ( NJ )
NorthEast Regional Folk Alliance ( NY )
(Invited to Folk DJ's Choice and Tri-Centric Showcases)
Northern Maine Diversity Festival ( ME )
The One World Performance Center ( MA )
The Peeptoad Coffeehouse ( RI )
Prescott Park Folk Festival ( NH )
Rhode Island Folk Festival ( RI )
The Rose Garden Coffeehouse ( MA )
Sanctuary Concerts ( NJ )
The SOHO Pickin' Party ( NY )
Stone Soup Coffeehouse ( RI )
UMass Amherst Pride Alliance ( MA )
UMass Boston ( MA )
The Uncommon Coffeehouse ( MA )
Some of the folks we've enjoyed performing with include:
Folk Duos: Atwater-Donnelly, Susie Burke & David Surette, Kim & Reggie Harris, Magpie, and Paul Rishell & Annie Raines.
Performing Songwriters: Geoff Bartley, John Gorka, John Perrault, and Jack Williams.
Acoustic Insrumentalists: Ed Gerhard, El McMeen & Larry Pattis, Chris Proctor, and Jack Williams.
Audience Favorites: Bernadette, Maria Muldaur, Les Sampou, Tanglefoot, The Blunt Instruments, and Art Tebbetts.
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