Pete Kennedy, Guitarist (guitarkennedy@aol.com)
Studied with:
Joe Pass
Johnny Smith
Larry Coryell
Chuck Wayne
Larry Carsman
Larry Snitzler
Mentored by:
Danny Gatton
Tony Rice
Doc Watson
Chet Atkins
Charlie Byrd
Tommy Tedesco
Played with:
-The Kennedys; produced 12 CDs, currently touring US and
British Isles
-Nanci Griffith; produced latest CD, played on
Grammy-winning “Other Voices, Other Rooms”, toured Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Tonight Show
-Mary-Chapin Carpenter
House musician at:
The Birchmere
Ford’s Theater
National Theater
Kennedy Center
Played one-off gigs with:
Elton John
Stevie Wonder
Patti Smith
Dr. John
Taj Mahal
Jackson Browne
WAMMY Awards (Washington DC)
Artist of the Year
Best Instrumentalist (9 times)
Best Freelance Musician (5 times)
“Among the acoustic guitar instrumental elite…destined to
become a major player” (Jazziz Magazine)
“An exceptionally fluent jazz stylist…a consummate
craftsman” (Washington Post)
“Very good technique, I wish you a lot of luck!” (Chet
Atkins)
