WITH SWEARINGEN & KELLI
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM | General Admission
Swearingen & Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time, Simon & Garfunkel.
AJ Swearingen has been performing this music for twenty years exhibiting a mastery of Paul Simon’s intricate guitar playing. His deep baritone blends perfectly with Jayne Kelli’s angelic vocals delivering a true tribute to the sound of the 1960’s Greenwich Village coffeehouse performances.
The duo is on a mission to share this iconic music to new audiences around the country. Both artists were heavily inspired by the great 70s singer-songwriters, but their unique ability to channel the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel is immediately apparent when you hear them perform these classic songs live.
Broadway World calls describes the show as “one of the most talented duos of today playing the music of one of THE most famous duos of yesterday.”
Songs in the performance include:
HOMEWARD BOUND
MRS. ROBINSON
59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG
THE BOXER
SCARBOROUGH FAIR
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
CECILIA
AMERICA
HAZY SHADE OF WINTER
SOUND OF SILENCE
I AM A ROCK
THE DANGLING CONVERSATION
OLD FRIENDS / BOOKENDS
ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK
AT THE ZOO
POEM ON THE UNDERGROUND WALL
FAKIN IT
WE GOT A GROOVY THING
BLEEKER STREET
SPARROW
RICHARD CORY
KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED
FLOWERS NEVER BEND WITH THE RAINFALL
Hailing from Lapeer, Michigan songstress Kelli first crossed paths with Pennsylvania native Swearingen over a decade ago at a songwriters club in Florida.
After becoming fast friends and bandmates, they eloped in Punta Cana and headed for Nashville, where their music continues to evolve. This past fall’s release, Build Myself Up From the Ground, garnered features on The Bluegrass Situation, Wide Open Country, and Americana Highways, who praised them for sounding “as good as John Prine with Bonnie Raitt on Angel From Montgomery.”
Swearingen & Kelli have shared the stage with artists including David Bromberg, Crystal Gayle and Kenny Rogers. Swearingen’s song “You’re Not Here With Me” was recorded by folk icon Tom Rush featuring Nanci Griffith on his album, What I Know.
The Folk in Fredonia Music Series is sponsored by the Gilman Family
