Bre Kennedy at the Raccoon Motel -- October 6.
Friday, October 6, 8 p.m.
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA
Praised by Ones to Watch for her "intricate storytelling infused with both pop sensibilities and folk tenderness," Bre Kennedy headlines an October 6 concert event at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the singer/songwriter's talent inspiring Atwood magazine to call her "undeniably an artist that deserves your undivided attention," adding that "as a narrator, she’s achingly relatable, and as a new artist, she’s more than ready for the spotlight."
Influenced by talents such as Brandi Carlile, Fleetwood Mac, Feist, and Bonnie Raitt, Kennedy's singing and songwriting touches on profound themes around life’s messy moments. As Kennedy states at IAmBreKennedy.com, “I usually try to have a smile on when it comes to talking about the mess of being human.” Kennedy grew up in a musical household, taking in the greats such as Tom Petty, Heart, Aretha Franklin, and Carole King. After a brief stint in Los Angeles, she hopped in her Nissan and headed to Nashville, where she discovered her true musical identity. Kennedy admitted, “It was a lot of searching for what I wanted to say as an artist, and somehow I found that in Nashville amongst a community of incredible songwriters who inspired me to make music I loved.” In 2019, she self-released her Jealous of Birds EP, followed by 2020’s Twenty Something EP, with both title tracks landing on Spotify’s coveted New Music Friday playlist. She released her debut full-length album Note To Self in October of 2021, which led her to sign with Nettwerk Music Group. This marked another appearance for Kennedy on Spotify’s New Music Friday and saw her grace the cover of the Today’s Singer-Songwriters playlist.
Over the past couple of years, Kennedy sold-out a headline show at Nashville’s historic Exit In and has supported such renowned artists as Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr., Joy Oladukun and The Paper Kites. Media has also taken notice, with outlets including Billboard, Paste, American Songwriter, and Atwood singing her praises, with Wonderland magazine recently raving that "Bre Kennedy brings all the cinematic feels to her new track ‘Progress.'” Kennedy is currently releasing new music from her upcoming next album and has just embarked on her first headlining tour, cementing herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene.
Bre Kennedy performs her Davenport engagement on October 6 with a set by Sarah Walk, admission to the 8 p.m. concert is $15, and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.
