
In a life filled with music, Kennedy speaks providing heart-felt stories of the road & life. Drawn from rock/country/folk roots his music reflect’s a life led: hard hitting & moving. From OH (Eli Radish), to CO (Airborn), to David Allen Coe band, music festivals, small gigs, the work is his own, whether originals (30+) or unique cover interpretations. Playing "anything with strings" this lead guitarist is as comfortable on mandolin & banjo, not shying from keyboard. Solo retrospective CD 2007, studio-based CD 2008, music videos 2007-2008. New recordings & videos in progress.
Both large & small venues performances include clubs from Colorado to Florida & Maryland/Delaware’s Eastern Shore (Blue Ox, Carrousel, Sunset Island, BJs, Harpoon Hannah’s).
Festivals: Berlin Town Fair (MD), Steamtown Showcase (PA), Marva Original Music (MD), Musician’s Picnic (LA) Strawberry Days (Carbondale CO), Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival--Florabama Jam. Upcoming fests: PCVOLK (VA) and the MEANY (NYC).
Kennedy, solo & bands, has opened for many, including: Bob Seger, Hot Tuna, Canned Heat, Alice Cooper, Pure Prairie League, Dr. Hook, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Mayall, Steve Goodman, David Crosby, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Rick Danko, Dr. John and Shanana.
Large Venues: Cleveland’s Agora Theater, Cincinnati’s Taft Auditorium, Ludlow’s Garage, Lakefront Park, the Indianapolis Arena, Nashville’s Broadway Barn, Studio in the Rockies, The Ford Amphitheater and the Blossom Music Amphitheater.
In addition to gigs, recently played for a number of audio/visual projects combining music, art and the spoken word. In 2008 Kennedy is featured performer on hour-long 3rd Season New Music Showcase (Springfield, MA). Airplay on numerous satellite & web-base radio.
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