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"I've been listening to Kati Penn sing and play for a long time, and she just keeps getting better--not just more skilled, but more thoughtful, and without losing a single ounce of energy and drive. This time out, it's a privilege to have a couple of songs of mine sitting next to ones from some truly great writers, and exciting to hear the great group of musicians she's got in her band. Thanks, all, for a job well done!"
Jon Weisberger Cottontown, TN jonweisberger@gmail.com http://www.myspace.com/jonweisberger
- Jon Weisberger
Kati Penn and Newtown, is a band that is on the cutting edge of what bluegrass has to offer today. Though steeped in tradition and able to give a confident nod to the music of yesterday, Kati Penn and Newtown is a band of young, talented, and creative musicians and singers able to transcend what is expected to be the "norm" for Bluegrass bands. Instead, they unveil a fresh new sound that shows what is possible for the bluegrass music of tomorrow. ~ Jeremy Garrett/The Infamous Stringdusters - Jeremy Garrett
Kati Penn and Newtown, is a band that is on the cutting edge of what bluegrass has to offer today. Though steeped in tradition and able to give a confident nod to the music of yesterday, Kati Penn and Newtown is a band of young, talented, and creative musicians and singers able to transcend what is expected to be the "norm" for Bluegrass bands. Instead, they unveil a fresh new sound that shows what is possible for the bluegrass music of tomorrow. ~ Jeremy Garrett/The Infamous Stringdusters - Jeremy Garrett
Kati Penn and Newtown, is a band that is on the cutting edge of what bluegrass has to offer today. Though steeped in tradition and able to give a confident nod to the music of yesterday, Kati Penn and Newtown is a band of young, talented, and creative musicians and singers able to transcend what is expected to be the "norm" for Bluegrass bands. Instead, they unveil a fresh new sound that shows what is possible for the bluegrass music of tomorrow. ~ Jeremy Garrett/The Infamous Stringdusters - Jeremy Garrett
" If you like pretty singing with heartfelt emotions along with excellent musicianship you will love the latest CD from Kati Penn and her magical band Newtown!"
- Jamie Dailey
" If you like pretty singing with heartfelt emotions along with excellent musicianship you will love the latest CD from Kati Penn and her magical band Newtown!"
- Jamie Dailey
Discography
The single, "Gonna Take A Train" was featured on Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, and is currently receiving airplay on bluegrass and country stations around the world.
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NewTown features five artists demonstrating a vast array of acoustic music styling. Based out of Lexington, Kentucky, NewTown accurately cites their obvious local musical influences. The band is able to journey into a realm of their own while still maintaining the spirit of the legendary bluegrass and “Newgrass” sounds created within the walls of Lexington’s Red Slipper Lounge during the mid 70’s.
The band was started by Kati Penn, a talented fiddle player and vocalist from Frankfort, Kentucky. Now with NewTown, Kati is unique in her ability to be a featured vocalist in the band while maintaining the philosophy of a band of equal parts.
Jr Williams, known for years as an accomplished musician and vocalist, has already had a great and diverse career. Now, in NewTown, Jr complements his wife, Kati, with amazing high harmony and lead vocals along with persistently tasteful banjo and guitar playing.
James Kee, of Chattanooga, Tennessee is featured on the mandolin, lead, and harmony vocals. James sings nearly any part thrown his direction and is also very accomplished on the guitar and banjo as well.
On guitar is C.J. Cain, a Lexington native and graduate of the University of Kentucky. C.J.’s guitar style exemplifies an eclectic musical background and desire to reach outside the box.
Terry Poirier, the band’s newest member, recently relocated to Lexington from New Brunswick, Canada. Terry has
become the backbone of the band’s groove and is exceptionally gifted in the art of music and recording.
Together, the band blends their vastly different musical influences to deliver a sound of their own. The camaraderie of the band does not embody the typical vibe of the front man-sideman formation. This attitude allows NewTown to create their sound as a cohesive musical unit with a tangible diversity to which all listeners can relate.
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