From: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org (jangle-poets-digest) To: jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Subject: jangle-poets-digest V6 #7 Reply-To: jangle-poets@smoe.org Sender: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jangle-poets-digest Thursday, February 5 2004 Volume 06 : Number 007 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [JP] The Kennedys in California ["Russ & Julie's House Concerts" Subject: [JP] The Kennedys in California As most of you know, The Kennedys have an upcoming "West Coast" swing in their itinerary and we feel very fortunate to be able to host one of their California concerts later this month. We're hoping for a level of attendance that will match their exceptional talent. So here's a rare opportunity to share the great music of The Kennedys with some of your California friends. We're located about 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles. If you know anyone in the general area that enjoys great music, please share the following invitation with them. There is no greater way to enjoy music than in a house concert setting . . . and we know that we don't have to sell you on the music . . . Feel free to replace our description of The Kennedys (below) with your own. We find that personal stories and appeal sell the music much better than generic bios ever will. Thanks for your help. Russ & Julie Russ & Julie's House Concerts http://www.jrp-graphics.com/houseconcerts.html - - - - - - FORWARDED INVITATION - - - - - Russ & Julie's House Concerts is very proud and excited to present: THE KENNEDYS Saturday, February 21, 8:00pm CONCERT - COFFEE & DESSERT BUFFET Oak Park, California - $15 per person Pete and Maura Kennedy met at the Continental Club in Austin Texas. In the dark confines of this roots rock sanctuary, they hit it off immediately. Within twenty-four hours, they had written their first song. While on tour with Nanci Griffith -- both Pete and Maura were in the band with Pete playing lead guitar -- they penned the songs that would become their first CD, River of Fallen Stars. The CD was awarded the Indie award in 1995 for Best Adult Contemporary CD by the National Association of Independent Record Distributors. "Byrdsy jangle boy-girl harmonies... Irresistible" -- Rolling Stone Magazine In 1995, the duo hit the road to record their second CD, the ambitious Life is Large, which wove their talents with those of guests Steve Earle, Kelly Willis, Nils Lofgrin, Roger McGuinn, and the Dixie Hummingbirds. They were nominated once again for the NAIRD Indie award, and the title track became their signature song. Their third CD, Angel Fire, was a largely acoustic, lyric driven collection. The following CD, Evolver, was a big, rocking set that included the power pop Pick You Up. In 2001, they released Positively Live! a live album that captured the blistering guitar jams and rocking vibe that sets them apart from other acoustic acts. "The husband/wife duo of Peter and Maura Kennedy are blending elements of soul, folk, gospel, blues, and pop -- and generally maintaining their artistic freedom...." -- Billboard Magazine The Kennedys are comfortable in a variety of styles ranging from roots rock to soulful acoustic pop, but ultimately its their chemistry, their love for each other, and their unashamedly idealistic pop vision that has carved them their own niche onstage and in the world of maverick radio. "The Kennedys are the best kept secret in folk rock" --The New Yorker The Kennedys new release, Stand, is yet another superb work of unpretentious, finely crafted pop. Joyful eclectics, The Kennedys salute all genres past and present, trampling over musical boundaries in their search for the perfect hook. Their two most recent music videos received Video of the Year awards from the Washington Area Music Association. The Kennedys don't perform often on the west coast and we feel very fortunate to be able to host this concert while they are in town for the Folk Alliance convention the following week. Come out and see why they have such a strong and loyal following and experience some of the best new music anywhere. This is one show you don't want to miss! Please RSVP to Russ & Julie at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. We'll see you then. Russ & Julie Russ & Julie's House Concerts http://www.jrp-graphics.com/houseconcerts.html Check out the Kennedys' Official Home Page: http://www.KennedysMusic.com/ Fab photos, the Official tour diary, dashboard Buddha haiku, groovy merchandise...what more could you ask for? ------------------------------ End of jangle-poets-digest V6 #7 ********************************