Root Down in the Shadow

Kwesi K Kwesi K is ______!  Kwesi K is a songwriter.  Kwesi K is a football player turned singer.  Kwesi K is a mild-mannered Mid-westerner finding his way in the North East.  Kwesi K is an old soul with Ghanaian heritage.  Kwesi K is comfort!  He soothes with 'Whiskey Wit', he picks you up with 'By My Side' and 'Fold'.  He fits in at a big festival, he fits in at a house concert, he's whatever you need him to be.  On Tuesday, he was a Philly local premiering his new tunes, at the Tin Ange l, for his Pronouns EP release! Kwesi K is humility!  Before taking the stage, front and center with band mates, Alma Cook (vocals), Jon Colman (upright) and Greg Matthews (electric guitar), he gladly stood aside and gave fellow tour mate Alma center stage performing her original song, 'For A Poet'.  Wow!  Think Mariah Carey meets Ingrid Michaelson . Alma Cook, Kwesi K, Jon Colman (rear), Greg Matthews Kwesi K is seasoned pro!...

For those of you who don't know what Sofar Sounds is here is their story: "We have created a movement which brings music lovers together in secret living room locations to hear some of the world's most cutting edge artists." **Unless noted, ** All photos from Lindsey Borgman** Links to earlier SofarSounds: Philadelphia reviews June 21st... Northern Liberties - Philadelphia, PA June's SofarSounds: Philadelphia was yet another testament to a winning formula.  Throughout the day, Philadelphia music fans had the opportunity to see quality musicians all around town for free , as a part of Make Music Philly.     Even with the opportunity to see an incredibly diverse selection of bands all around town like Toy Soldiers , Levee Drivers , James Hearne , September Call-up , Ang & The Damn Band , and Holy Ghost Tent Revival , fans and musicians alike were drawn to the monthly SofarSounds show.   What could possibly be better than seeing top qual...