Location: North Stage
Kennedy LaPenna is an emerging indie-folk artist from York Region, Ontario.
An authentic story-teller, Kennedy doesn’t shy away from the “messy stuff”. Putting raw emotion at the forefront of their songwriting- they instead embrace and celebrate the vulnerability that accompanies the human experience. Her rich, textured voice, saturated with emotion that can be only described as wearing her heart on her sleeve, showcases her strength as both vocalist and songwriter.
Their debut single “Breakdown of Tofino” filled with cresting acoustic guitar and gentle, atmospheric riffs, is a bitter-sweet reflection on the never ending search for the place where you belong.
Drawing influence from her favourite artists such as Joni Mitchell, Big Thief, Half Moon Run, and Bon Iver, Kennedy blends simplistic acoustic guitar with modern sound, experimenting with open tunings and intricate finger-picking styles.
Website: www.kennedylapenna.com