CooneyMichael

About the Artist

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller. Art and Entertainment. Plays several acoustic instruments (guitar, banjo, concertina and more). Sings: popular and novelty songs from long ago, real folk songs (sea songs, cowboy songs, blues, rags & hollers, real Maine folk songs), children's songs (was on Sesame St. several times), and some newer songs, most of them funny. Also storytelling, old recitations & monologues, Maine humor, etc., and folklore/history behind songs.

"The nation's most consumate, versatile interpreter of traditional music...an encyclopedia of songs and stories. This one-man folk festival is a must to see." - Chicago Magazine