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The Kennedys 20th Anniversary Triple CD Release U.S. Tour Continues!


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Pete Kennedy's long awaited solo CD, "Heart Of Gotham," five years in the making, is finally here. It's a rock song cycle of stories set in New York City.



$15 plus shipping

Pete Kennedy Heart Of Gotham
Pete Kennedy: "Heart Of Gotham"
Maura Kennedy's solo CD, "Villanelle: The Songs Of Maura Kennedy And B.D. Love" is a collaboration of the lyrics of widely published poet, B.D.Love, with music composed by Maura Kennedy. "Villanelle..." was released on the Varese Sarabande label on May 12, 2015.

Villanelle: $15.00 plus postage and handling.


NEWS FLASH!!
The Kennedys celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of three albums of all new material in 2015. 

The Kennedys "West" was released first in the UK on March 23 distributed by Proper Records, and in the US on April 14 distributed by Burnside. You can pick up a copy at one of our concerts, or order a copy here.
$15.00 plus postage and handling.

See press quotes for "West" here.

Hear "West" on the radio! (Station list)



Check back often for updates on these upcoming releases.

The limited edition companion book to  the CD, "Villanelle: The Songs of Maura Kennedy and B.D. Love" is now SOLD OUT

Only 100 copies in this limited printing, numbered & signed by both Maura Kennedy and lyricist B.D. Love 56, high-gloss pages, featuring: 

  • Essay from Maura Kennedy;
  • Essay from B.D. Love;
  • Extensive, in-depth interview conducted by Pete Kennedy;
  • Complete lyrics from the album;
  • B.D.’s short story, “Stitches” which inspired the song “Fireflies”
$30 each - only 100 copies printed.


Villanelle: The Songs Of Maura Kennedy and B.D. Love (The Companion)
Villanelle: The Songs Of Maura Kennedy and B.D. Love (The Companion)
Here's what the press is saying

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:

With New CD & Tour, The Kennedys Are ’Closer Than You Know' 

(interview for Edge with Bill Bliss)




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featured image by Steve Moore.