Kenn Kweder Announced Spring Fling Headliner

After well-timed budget cuts and 50 years of lobbying, Kenn Kweder, the “King of Smokes’,” is coming to Spring Fling. Locally known as the “Bard of South Street,” the “West Philly Busker,” and “That Guy Always At Smokes’,” the neighborhood legend is making his big-stage debut on April 17 at Penn Park. 

“I knew if I hung around long enough, they’d have me,” Kweder enthused.

“He’s waited so long, and the Bloomers Band wasn’t available that night,” explained SPEC Concerts member John Speck. “We figured, ‘Why not?’”

Since President Trump’s budget cuts, SPEC’s Spring Fling allowance has been sliced from $4.8 million to $400 and a sandwich. The $400 were spent on carnival activities for the daytime fair. The sandwich was reserved for Kweder. SPEC declined to comment on the type of sandwich. 

Kweder, age 73, looks forward to performing his hit singles “Crackhead” and “Heroin” backed by his band, “The Men From Wawa.” Adoring fans and student alcoholics who attend his weekly Smokes’ gigs share his sentiment.