River Road Coffeehouse on 21st Street in Newark will host Fred McKinney on Wednesday, February 10 from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Singer-songwriter Fred McKinney has been singing and playing for over forty years, but only in the past several years has begun writing songs and performing “out,” with all original folk/country material. Living in the Ashland, OH, area, he has performed in coffee houses and libraries, at private parties, and for various groups and organizations. Additionally he was part of the Rootstock 2009 Concert at Cain Park in Cleveland and appeared on the radio program Just Plain Folk on 913 The Summit from Akron. He will charm you with songs of love and loss, make you cry, or maybe laugh out loud.

Check out his music at
www.fredmckinneysongs.com

“Fans of the Fray and Coldplay will enjoy this promising singer-songwriter who can convey honest emotion without dragging you down.”
-CDBaby.com

River Road Coffeehouse on 21st Street in Newark will host Kevin Dean Friday, January 29 from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Whether he’s exciting current fans with new material or silencing a noisy venue full of strangers, it is safe to say that singer-songwriter Kevin Dean makes an impact on every listener that he encounters. Trained in classical music from a young age, Kevin has spent the last few years applying his formal training to his passion for popular music at both Ohio State University and Berklee College of Music. The resulting sound has already caught the attention of listeners in cities such as Los  Angeles, Boston and Nashville, as well as his hometown of Columbus.

His catchy melodies and recognizable voice are a perfect compliment to his pop-folk songwriting.

Check out his music at  www.kevinDdean.com