NEWS FLASH!!
The Kennedys celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of three albums of all new material in 2015. They will back it all up with a Spring UK tour as well as their ongoing tour of the US.The Kennedys "West" will be released first in the UK on March 23 distributed by Proper Records, and in the US on April 14 distributed by Burnside, but US fans can now purchase special limited edition pre-release copies exclusively at our concerts. No mail order copies will be sold until the official release date. See early review here.Pete Kennedy's long awaited solo CD, "Heart Of Gotham," five years in the making, will be coming soon. It's a rock song cycle of stories set in New York City.Maura Kennedy's solo CD, "Villanelle: The Songs Of Maura Kennedy And B.D. Love" is a collaboration of the lyrics of published poet, B.D.Love, with music composed by Maura Kennedy. Look for this release in the coming months.Check back often for updates on these upcoming releases.
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Kennedys Triple CD Release Tour Dates
Note: you can only purchase our upcoming CD, "West" at our live shows. No mail order!
Fri, Feb 27-March 1 - Winter Acoustic Music Week, sponsored by WUMB radio.
Wed, Mar 4 - Baldwin's Station, Sykesville, MD
Thurs, Mar 5 - Ashland Coffee & Tea, Ashland, VA
Fri, Mar 6 - Old Stone School, Hillsboro, VA
Sat, Mar 7 - Sleepy Hollow Folk Club, Falls Church, VA
Sun, Mar 8 - Lakehouse Concerts, Montclair, VA
Tues, Mar 10 - Jimmy Riddle House Concert, Columbia, SC
Sat, Mar 14 - Cary Theater, Cary, NC
Sun, Mar 15 - Theresa Halfacre Presents: Concert at the Antique Mall, Little Mountain, SC
Wed, Mar 18 - Ted's Fun on the River, Wilmington, NC
Fri, Mar 20 - Fiddle & Bow, Winston Salem, NC
Sat, Mar 21 - Listen Up Brunswick County, Supply, NC
Sun, Mar 22 - The Rooster's Wife, Aberdeen, NC
Fri, Mar 27 - Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, PA
Sat, Mar 28 - Common Ground Coffeehouse, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Sun, Mar 29 - Folk-2-Funk Festival, Long Beach Public Library, Long Island, NY
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Here's what the press is saying
Early reviews for The Kennedys, "West":
“West is a collection of thirteen enchanting tracks whose heartfelt and passionate execution makes for a wonderful listening experience.”
-Dave Simpson, Pure M Magazine, Feb 5, 2015 (full review here.)
Past Reviews:
Rik Flynn, Guitar and Bass Magazine, UK says,"The luscious folk-laced tapestry of their latest offering Closer Than You Know will doubtless charm the pants off us Brits."
All Music Guide says, “An excellent release from start to finish.”
Maverick Magazine (UK) says, "Another wonderful album from New York duo comprised of sweet and soulful acoustic alternative folk-pop music...You will truly enjoy the wonderful songs on this marvellous album. Maura's voice is sweet & charming. There's a geniune emotion at work here..."
The Sunday New York Daily News' Jim Farber "...is floored by the Kennedys."
Full Interviews:
(interview for Edge with Bill Bliss)
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