Kate McDonnell and Her Right Hand Men

Playing her guitar upside down and backward, Kate McDonnell performs with her whole being. Kate McDonnell is an award-winning 518 songwriter with an extensive catalogue of thoughtfully written songs and a long performance history. She has performed solo at the Newport Folk Festival, on the Mountain Stage radio show, on WXPN’s World Café, and at the Kennedy Center. Her award-winning songwriting has been singled out for praise by the Village Voice, Sing Out!, the Boston Globe and Dirty Linen. Kate's Right Hand Men are made up of James Gascoyne on bass and Sam Zucchini on percussion.