The young duo of Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale met two years ago. They were both performing solo acts in Los Angeles nightclubs and soon realized they could go further together. They spent about a year working out their beautiful blend of guitar picking and harmonies to create The Milk Carton Kids.
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Piece Description
The young duo of Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale met two years ago. They were both performing solo acts in Los Angeles nightclubs and soon realized they could go further together. They spent about a year working out their beautiful blend of guitar picking and harmonies to create The Milk Carton Kids.
Intro and Outro
INTRO:The Milk Carton Kids' career is taking off, and only a year after they started playing together in Los Angeles. Candice Ludlow discovered the sweet sounds of duo at Folk Alliance International's conference in Memphis. She met up with the young duo, Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale Saturday evening for a mini-performance and chat.
OUTRO:Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | The Milk Carton Kids | Recorded Live at Folk Alliance. | None | 2012 | 02:57 |
| I Still Want A Little More | The Milk Carton Kids | Recorded Live at Folk Allance. | None | 2012 | 03:00 |
