Artists:Kevin Briody

Kevin Briody’s unique songs and moving stories may feel as comfortable as a summer day on a front porch, but they've taken him to some of the most hallowed corners of the songwriting world. Briody is a three-time finalist in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Contest (1997, 1998, 2003), and he showcased at the 1999 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. His compelling "We're All Heroes" opened the 1999 Connecticut Special Olympic Summer Games. In 2001 he won the South Florida Folk Festival National Songwriting Competition. In 2002 Cure Autism Now (CAN), a national organization combating the disease, released his song “Bring Them Back”. From 2000-2002 Briody served as Connecticut’s Official State Troubadour; a position created by The State General Assembly to recognize Connecticut’s Songwriter Laureate. He has also been chosen as a Connecticut Commission on the Art’s Master Teaching Artist; teaching songwriting workshops and residencies to children and adults alike. In 2003 Briody joined the stage with Lyle Lovett, Aimee Mann and Ani DiFranco at The Newport Folk Festival, and has performed The National Anthem three times at Fenway Park during Boston Red Sox games. Most recently, he penned a song "My Little Star" which was featured in ABC Television's One Life To Live.