A live performer of over 25 years’ experience, Joe Kenny is a singer, musician and songwriter with a thrilling voice and a unique guitar technique.
Hailing originally from Dromintee in Co. Armagh, and now based in Belfast, Joe, who is totally blind, confesses to having played his guitar the wrong way round for far too long to stop now! He has melded his passion for Irish Folk music with influences including everything from John Martyn to Snow Patrol.
Joe says:
‘I’m determined that music artists with a perceived disability should be more visible within the local live music calendar. Your disability - or the bit of you that people see, isn’t everything you are. When I’m sitting there playing my guitar and singing, I don’t need to see to know what’s going on. You feel the connection in the room, just like any other artist. If there is such a thing as magic, I think it’s that.’
In September 2021, Joe Kenny released his debut EP Perfect Fool – and he’s poised to release new music in 2026 with the first single ‘Close Me Out’ showcasing the first glimpse of his new approach to writing and recording.
Free Fringe Gig
You are welcome to bring a coffee from a local cafe, or bring your lunch, and enjoy some fantastic music by talented local musicians!
Although this is a free event, pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment!
FREE (Pre-booking advised)
Getting to Joe Kenny
54.593683506539, -5.6959968638008
Ards Arts Centre
Town Hall
Conway Square
Newtownards
BT23 4NP
United Kingdom
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