John Sweeney and Lee Kukkola
John Sweeney and Lee Kukkola play their own versions of classic and original blues tunes, sometimes funky, sometimes chunky. Lee handles vocals and plays acoustic and electric guitars, John plays harmonica and guitar. We have a duo for small coffeehouses and clubs, a four piece combo for medium gigs and a six piece band for full-out dance gigs.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
John and Lee play original and classic blues, rock and roots music. They love what they do, and are proud to be part of the blues. John and Lee have performed together for the past 20 years. Their current act consists of acoustic guitars and amplified harmonica. John Sweeney is from Washingtonville, PA, and Lee Kukkola is from Bloomsburg, PA. Some venues: Clancy's, Russell's, the Good Old Days, Harry's, Hess's, Phillip's Emporium, the Stables, Bloomsburg University, King Street Coffeehouse, the Middleburg Community Center, Susquehanna University, and the Gordon Festival of the Arts. G. Wayne Laepple of the Daily Item wrote that "Sweeney's soulful harp work and Kukolla's acoustic guitar were fine accompaniment to their Delta and Chicago blues vocals". For bookings, please contact John at johnsw@ptd.net
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We enjoy playing live in coffeehouses, clubs, colleges and at parties. We focus on creating good times and a steady beat, for the audience and ourselves.
Your musical influences
We're influenced by chicago and delta blues, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, west coast blues, harmonica and guitar heroes.
