Artist description Patty Kakac from Evansville MN, is a well known singer-songwriter in the folk music subculture of Minnesota. Her music speaks of her love of nature, and mirrors the human condition. Patty has appeared with such notables as Garrison Keillor, Bill Staines, Ann Reed, and the Kingston Trio. Her "HEART OF A WOMAN" CD released in 1992 has been well recieved. Her newest release "PATCHWORK" features her best work to date. Patty,and her band the "Pinetones", have been doing concerts around the state of MN on a regular basis for many years. In an age in which electronic and computer driven enhancements have left us wondering at times whether we are listening to a machine or human, Patty's music stands out as the real thing. A pure folk singer in the tradition of Judy Collins, and Joan Baez, but with a little twist of country that will satisfy the most ardent Maybelle Carter or Patsy Cline fan. For a totally enjoyable experience of acoustic folk music, Patty and the Pinetones are hard to beat.

Music Style Acoustic Folk

Musical Influences Carter Family, Guy Clark, Janice Ian, Patty Larkin, Mary Black, Seldom Scene, Gillian Welch

Similar Artists Ann Reed, Judy Collins, Maybelle Carter, Kate Wolf

Artist History Patty and the Pinetones formed around 1984. August 2000 saw the bands last performance at New York Mills, MN. Since that time the members; Patty Kakac and Jodi Ritter have formed The Granary Girls and Terry Kennedy and Bruce Kelly went on to form the Barking Frogs, Bluegrass and Beyond. The Frogs (for short) can be heard locally around Alexandria, MN. The Granary Girls are expanding their audience regionally as well as finding some national exposure. You can check their schedule on www.granarygirls.com

Group Members Patty Kakac, Jodi Ritter, Bruce Kelly, Terry Kennedy

Instruments Guitar, Autoharp, Bass, Banjo, Tin Whistle, Harp

Albums Patty Kakac - Heart of a Woman & Patty Kakac - Patchwork

Location Evansville, MN - USA

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