Two hours up the Hudson River from New York City, nestled in the foothills of the

Catskill Mountains, the town of Woodstock, NY, has sung its siren song to artists,

craftspeople and musicians for the better part of two centuries.

Singer-songwriter Connor Kennedy didn't choose to grow up there,

it just happened that way.

In life he's worn many hats— child soap opera actor, airport chauffeur, barbecue

pitmaster - though predominantly he's been found “playing guitar for money” with other

artists – including Steely Dan and “Polka King” Jimmy Sturr.

Throughout these seasons of life, however, one constant has remained –

Kennedy's dedication to, and love for, the art of songwriting.

Working with his tight-knit community of talented friends and collaborators,

Kennedy is preparing new music to be released in 2026 -

around his busy touring schedule; where he'll be playing guitar...

predominantly for money.

photo by benjamin totten