Northeast Mountain Folkabilly with a Liberal dose of social commentary. World, Folk, Pop

13 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Folk Pop, WORLD: World Traditions



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Todd McKinney began his music career in high school playing standup bass in a folk trio with his brothers Malcolm and Fred. In college he formed an electric band with Malcolm, Jonathan Edwards, Joe Dolce of âShaddap You Faceâ fame and others. His songs have been recorded by Tom Rush and Edwards and produced by Martin Mull. Rush issued Toddâs song âAnnaâ as the first cut on his âLive At Symphony Hallâ album. The concert from which Rushâs recording was made has been aired across the US and Europe. The song was also featured in an interview with Rush on ABCâs âEntertainment Tonight.â

Todd has appeared on bills with Tom Paxton, James and Livingston Taylor, Don McLean, Bill Monroe, B.B. King, Paul Butterfield and many others.

His current recordings are self-produced, featuring his vocals and playing on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass, keyboards, and drum and percussion sequencing plus additional multi-instrumental work from Bob McCarthy and David Buzzell.

Toddâs melodies are at once accessible, yet, strikingly original. His lyrics are penetrating and poetic. In performance he is able to connect with audiences on a very personal level.

His music is magical.