Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy (1946-2023)

Born in western New York, Mike grew up loving folk music, especially songs of the sea.  He spent four years in the US Navy and was fortunate enough to share song swaps with Canadian sailors when in port.  Mike wrote his first song inspired by the Ocean Ranger tragedy and more songs followed over the years.  Being a Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival volunteer for over three decades was his great love and honor.  It was Stan Hugill who first introduced Mike to C. Fox Smith and once he tracked down her poetry, turning her works into fine songs became a driving force in Mike’s songwriting.

Mike released his CD, A Dog’s Life, in 2022.

Recent health issues have curtailed Mike’s ability to work on his music, but his wife, Chris Setari askes that anyone interested in his music can interact with her.

Readers, please know that Mike succumbed to the ill effects of his recent strokes.  Mike Kennedy May 4, 1946- August 16, 2023 RIP.