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Dermot Kennedy on Tour
Folk singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has quickly taken the world by storm, rising from a small town in Ireland to release a number of charting singles as well as work with revered musicians and producers like Glen Hansard and Mike Dean (Kanye West, Travis Scott). In 2017, the dynamic performer went on the U.S. festival circuit and played Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo, making an international name for himself with his high-energy shows. The following year, he went on a world tour and played shows in the U.S., Australia and Europe, hitting Coachella and also playing an NPR Tiny Desk Concert after being voted NPR Slingshot Best New Artist of the Year. Kennedy's live shows flesh out his intimate tunes with a full band, bringing the audience fully inside his expressive songs. Kennedy's tour in 2019 took him across multiple continents as he incorporated tracks from his sophomore album, Without Fear, into his set.
Dermot Kennedy in Concert
Born in 1991 in Ireland, Kennedy was attracted to music at a young age, picking up a guitar at 10 and taking the plunge into songwriting a few years later, at 14. Before long, Kennedy was performing at open mics around Dublin; eventually he found himself busking — playing music on the street for money — in cities around the world. After high school, he studied classical music at the university level for a few years, but ultimately decided to pursue folk music. Kennedy's big break came when he won first place in a major upset at the South County Song Contest at St. Finian's GAA Club, putting him on the radar of industry professionals and singer-songwriters around the world.
After he self-published on Spotify, some of Kennedy's music found its way onto Discover Weekly playlists, which helped him get noticed by a wider audience. His first charting single, "Young & Free," reached No. 82 on the Irish Singles Chart, but his breakthrough came with 2018's "Power Over Me," which reached No. 10 on the Irish Singles Chart, No. 21 on the U.S.'s Hot Rock Songs and No. 5 on Adult Alternative. "Power Over Me" has since been certified gold. Kennedy signed to Interscope and, in January 2019, released his self-titled debut album, which hit No. 5 on the Irish charts.
This was my 7th Dermot Kennedy concert and have no regrets! The energy and experience is like no other concert I’ve been to. While I missed a few songs that were skipped from the setlist (Boston and Without Fear) the setlist was very good representation of all his work so far. This concert felt like a dream that I don’t want to forget!
He’s always so incredible live and the opening acts were so talented! Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic concert, very enjoyable especially when we are not from Boston that we are from Ireland. We will probably come back again.
Dermot Kennedy wears his heart on his sleeve. What an incredible experience to be a part of the first ever Misneach.
The. Best. Flew all the way to Boston just for this concert & it was 100% worth it. The show was amazing - Dermot sounds phenomenal live. It was without a doubt, an evening I will not forget. Now to anxiously wait for album 3 & a full tour.
Dermot's show is one that you can sit back and take in all the joy, emotion, sadness, tenderness, and poignancy, and relish it all. A superb act. An unbelievable artist. Pure class!
His voice is INCREDIBLE. The way you just get lost in his songs and his vibe. It’s a one of a kind experience. Saw him twice last year and I CANNOT wait for when he comes back to the US.
I've seen him twice, and it was an amazing experience both times! You get completely and utterly lost in his voice, he is so talented and I love listening to his music but hearing him live ... I can't explain! He sounds even better then anything you could watch on reply, radios etc! (Breathtaking). Will continue booking tickets and re-seeing him! Bucket list this man if you haven't seen him yet! I promise he's fantastic!
He is a total experience. Every word you find yourself desperately clinging to. Everything about him is beautiful.
Love him... his lyrics hit deep and his sound is so original... and that raspy voice.. just beautiful.
I have not been brought to tears and chills as many times during this concert since seeing Prince in concert. Dermot Kennedy is a lyrical genius who puts his heart into his work and performance. I traveled to Calgary from Indiana, U.S.A., solo, to see him perform and I would do it over and over again.
He's fantastic! That's all. Great at connecting with the crowd and feeling the emotions of his words.
Incredible voice this man has, really moving and intimate show
Second time seeing Dermot in concert in 3 months. It’s hard to believe that someone could be better in person! Dermot is outstanding, will give you goose bumps and tap into your feelings from the moment he steps on stage! Highly recommend seeing him live if you get the chance!
Dermot is amazing live. Great performance amazing energy and just gets the crowd going without even trying. If you get a chance to go to one of his concerts you will leave happy and it 100% will be one of your best experience at concerts for sure.
One of the best artists I've ever heard! His vocals are even better in person. Very impressed!
Dermot is an incredible artist and extremely talented. Hands down can say he sounds incredible live! The energy at the concert was amazing and can hear everyone singing along to all his songs!
Dermot never fails to amaze me. This was truly incredible! I had the best time ever! I cried and sang and danced and had so much fun.
10/10 performance. An incredible Voice and unbelievable performer
Hearing Dermot Kennedy live was even better than anything I could have expected. He is an amazing singer / singer writer that truly gives his all when he is performing on stage. You feel like you not only are singing every work of his lyrics but you are also seeing him as his authentic self. It was an honour.
