Kenn Morr at the Peace Cafe'

March 2009
The Peace Café – Is winter finally coming to an end????

February was a cold month but the Peace Café still had a very warm and welcome show on Valentine’s Day. With a heart shaped theme of reds and whites, the coffeehouse was decked out for an evening to remember Love and both artists played a mix of Love and Love Lost songs that emphasized great instrumentals and wonderful harmonies.

The Opening Artists were new to the Peace Café. Kenn Morr lives in Colebrook, CT. He and his guitar and came to Southington along with Dan Hocott (Bass - Dan lives in Southington) and Bob Gaspar (Drums). It looked like an awkward ensemble on the stage at first, but once the music started it was like a steam locomotive that took the audience on a wild ride down the tracks.

Playing songs from their 3 CDs, they entertained the audience with Pay the Price (Once More), Move On, River Song and Cold Winds. They played Mesa Moon and then went into Lazy Afternoon with some great Bass and Drum solos. In The Name of Rock and Roll kept the pace at top speed before Kenn slowed things down with a song written for his wife, Jackie, called Still Need You Near, a lovely thoughtful tune that reflected on love and family. Jackie and his two fine sons were at the coffeehouse for this. They finished up with a nice piece called Higher Ground. Kenn Morr and his band are a great example of the talent available to us all and we look forward to their return next season.

I am Dan Gabree and you can reach me or others on the Peace Café Committee at PeaceCafe@FirstChurchSouthington.Org.