The Music of Simon and Garfunkel Performed by Swearingen and Kelli
Presented by: ArtsQuest
Doors and Dinner: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:30 pm
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel Performed by Swearingen and Kelli will serve as a special benefit for Turning Point of Lehigh Valley as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Turning Point will host a celebratory reception in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room (located on the 2nd floor) prior to the concert. The purchase of admittance to the Turning Point reception includes a concert ticket to The Music of Simon and Garfunkel. For more information, visit http://www.turningpointlv.org/40years/.
Opening Act: Dina Hall and Quartez Larell
Swearingen & Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time, Simon and Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing this music for twenty years with mastery of Paul Simon’s intricate guitar playing. His deep baritone blends perfectly with Kelli’s angelic vocals delivering a true tribute to the sound of the 1960’s Greenwich Village, NY coffeehouse performances.
The duo is on a mission to share this iconic music to new audiences around the country. Both artists were inspired by the great singer-songwriters of the past like Paul Simon, James Taylor, Carole King, Jim Croce and The Eagles among others. The duo has also been performing and writing music together since 2010, debuting their first self-titled album in 2013. Folk icon Tom Rush recorded and released their song, “You’re Not Here With Me” on his last studio release. The sophomore album, The Marrying Kind released on July 21st 2017, has been featured on Gretsch Guitar and The Daily Country. “The Marrying Kind is painted on a wide folkicana canvas and painted with colors inspired by great songwriters of the 60s and 70s – The Mother Church Pew (Nashville)
