Kevin McKrell
Kevin McKrell
Kevin McKrell: Guestbook
Artist/AuthorBarbaraGarro
April 12, 2010
Letter to the Editor I wrote after your Saturday Caffe Lena concert, in case it never sees the print light of day!
Title: Train of Fools
Entertainment does not get any better than Kevin McKrell's new band Train of Fools, which I saw at Caffe Lena on Saturday April 10th.Imagine hearing original selections by all five band members, laugh out loud camaraderie, and stories only Kevin McKrell could live and tell.
A veteran of many McKrell performances, I believe he offers audiences Celtic Charisma, which I define as Irish Music, Mayhem and Mischief.
To a packed house at the end of the show, Kevin McKrell said, "I hope you had as much fun as we did!" We did indeed!
Marry Train of Fools and Caffe Lena (celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year) and you get the best of Saratoga, good, clean, creative and intimate fun!
Pat O'Brien
March 15, 2010
I first heard your music from Dave Walden....then fell in love with "Miss the Rain." I play with an Irish band, would like hear more about your trip to Ireland in November.
Patty McCurdy
March 11, 2010
Hello Kevin!
It was a pleasure listening to you and Katie and all on Saturday, March 6th in Oswego. I have listened to your music for almost 24 years and enjoy it completely. I think that's why my hubby Doug has figured out a schedule for you the weekend of August 13, 14, and 15, so you can give us a little of your music at our 25th Anniversary of "Buying the Farm".... You have a warmth and sincerity about you that truly connects with those who have lived lives with some bumps in the road.
Joy!
Patty
John W Battenfield
February 18, 2010
I miss you guys when are the McKells you gonna play a show in Vegas?
Who else?
January 28, 2010
Like the new arrangement of the artwork. Love it all. Love the sketches, I think, best, but the rest run a pretty close second.
Steve Collins
January 7, 2010
Kevin,
Though I’ve only seen you perform on a couple of occasions over the years, I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed your music. My wife and I are both musicians, playing for a living in US Air Force bands. We heard the McKrells a couple of times down in Savannah, GA; first, when you had Sara in the group and had just done your “Live” recording. Being a musician, it’s easy to be jaded and over-analytical (the world is full of music critics, and their value to humanity is nil) about our art but your music really spoke to us, and especially to me at a time when I viewed my music as just “work.” We recognized that wonderful quality of “heart” in the words to your songs as well as the delivery of those messages (Hit the Ground Running and The Routine especially spoke to our feelings as touring musicians)…and of course your band gave us their all. I think you’ll agree that audiences are voyeurs and I feel the most satisfying music when performing or listening is when the performer delivers a message from the heart…and the audience gets that message as well as a glimpse, if brief, into the very soul of the human being that is delivering it. That experience made me reevaluate myself as a musician and helped reawaken my passion for music. I rediscovered the joy of making music just for the sheer joy of it as well as a better sense of how to give that to the people we “entertain.” Music really touches people’s hearts and isn’t it amazing we can have a part in that? I’m positive you don’t get nearly the monetary rewards that your talents deserve but hopefully you at least have that personal satisfaction from communicating yourself through your art and enriching people’s lives. Here’s to ya!
Steve and Rebecca Collins
St. Louis, Missouri
GiGi
December 30, 2009
Perfect band name: St. Andrew and the Holy MacKrells!
Get it? Holy Mackarel, Andy! Get it? Do I win?
Len B
December 21, 2009
Dec 21. Hi Kevin; great show lsst night. Brian is a riot. I sent some pictures to you via email.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. See you again soon.
Len B
Peg Pisani
November 28, 2009
Hey McKrells - been a long time. Life has been crazy this past year - hopefully we'll get up to see you for your Christmas show -(or maybe even the show on St. Patrick's Day in Vero Beach, Fl. We'll be in Florida again this winter. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.
pat casey
November 18, 2009
was in killarney towers hotel on 15/16 nov 09 heard you playing both evenings i am from cork will tell jimmy mccarthy of your compliments really enjoyed so different so cool
Kate Kane
November 18, 2009
Hi Kevin, I miss seeing you, I look forword to going on a trip in the near future with you. I have gone on a few trips and not one was the same, always something new to see. That's why I enjoy going with you! You make it a lasting memory, You and Dave Walden(driver/tour guide) are a GREAT team. Till we meet again be safe and may peace be with in.
Love Ya
Kate
Dawn O'Lewandowski
November 6, 2009
Hello Kevin! I so enjoy your email updates. I realize you are a very busy man and I won't keep you. I am from Buffalo, NY and this past summer the husband and I went to SPAC for a Dave Matthews concert. It was the first "get-a-way" we've had in five years *sigh*. We wandered around Broadway in Saratoga Springs, had lunch at the little hippie cafe and threw some cash around at Celtic Treasures. Up on the wall, we saw the "Feckin Wrecked" shirt and asked the lovebird owners if there was a print. Indeed there "WAS" but twas long sold out, or lost in your basement somewhere. I was curious if you have had a chance to get more printed, or if you would consider doing so. I know the owners wanted more and I would like at least three but could always find more people to gift them too. It is fine Irishwork indeed. Thank you for your time. Keep warm and happy. Fondly, Dawn O'Lewandowski (the husband is Polish, my redheaded self comes from the fabulous O'Neill, Quinn & O'Brien bloodlines so I prefer to use the "O" in my name ;o)
Terry Mostyn
November 2, 2009
Yo Kevin,
Left a message on myspace but didn't want to miss your b-day bud,have a great one,mine is comin in a few weeks,I'll throw back a few,one for you.I've been puttin me pennie's away for another trip,be well my friend.
Slan Terry
Kevin W
October 16, 2009
Like the new look
Peggy Pisani
October 15, 2009
Hi Kevin - haven't seen you guys in so long - seems every time you are playing somewhere we are somewhere else (out of the Albany area). You know we retired folks just seem to travel all the time. Glad you have your guestbook back up - good luck in all your endeavors and hopefully we'll meet up soon.
Slainte'