“You Guys Are Fantastic”
-Mike Woods, Good Day New York
New Jersey residents, singer/songwriter Jeff Penque and songstress, Karen Fairweather have joined forces to create a fresh and unique acoustic duo that have been taking NJ coffee houses, wineries, and restaurants by storm. They blend classic folk/rock from the 60s through today - with original tunes - to create a truly memorable musical performance.
It all began when Jeff was performing solo one evening at The Sanctuary Café in Little Falls, New Jersey, and Karen happened to stop in for a Cappuccino and some tunes. Jeff was captivated by her silky soprano as she harmonized from her table – and the rest - as they say, is history.
They began working together at gigs where Jeff was showcasing songs from his solo CD, Hidden Feelings, it was then that they discovered that their voices blended perfectly - and the feedback was so positive, that they decided to work together permanently and formed, Jeff & Karen – Acoustic Duo.
As Jeff & Karen, they have toured the state of New Jersey playing festivals, libraries, shopping outlets, coffee houses, restaurants, wineries and more. This journey exposed them to new towns, landscapes and experiences throughout the state –which inspired them to name their first CD – Jersey Fresh.
Jersey Fresh features (11) original songs written by Jeff and are performed in brilliant harmony with driving acoustic guitar arrangements. They achieve an overall retro 60’s/70’s sound - mixed with today’s musical influences.
In addition to traditional performing venues, Jeff & Karen work together and separately as liturgical musicians and are both a part of the music ministry at Holy Trinity Church in Fort Lee, NJ.
Jeff most recently performed the role of "Doc" in the new musical - GUNFIGHTER, and also recently recorded vocal parts for the original concept recording of THE BAPTIST - a rock opera based on the life of John The Baptist. (www.thebaptistrockopera.com).
We hope you enjoy Jersey Fresh, and you can contact Jeff & Karen at (201)803-5453, (201)888-3540 or via email at driftawayduo@aol.com
Jeff & Karen: Bio
Past Appearances
Rainbow Mountain Resort, Wine in the Woods, Jack E. Pooh's Place, The Spiritmouth Cafe, The Starving Artist Cafe, The Sanctuary Cafe, Phases at Luna Stage, The Postscrypt Coffeehouse, Dolce Cafe, Olde Lafayette Village, The Folk Music Cafe @ The Mountainside Library, The Fort Lee Community Center, The Sacred Bean Coffee House, The Four Sister's Winery, tons of private parties, tons of New Jersey libraries ...and more!!!