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Kevin Connolly

About Me

Writing and performing for almost twenty years, Kevin Connolly has carved out his own way of writing American songs and earned a reputation as a passionate performer. Connolly has toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe while maintaining a strong presence and tie to his New England roots. Working the college and coffeehouse circuit solo, Kevin has also played major festivals including Newport Folk, SXSW, Kerrville Folk and Bumbershoot. He has opened up for a long list on notable artists including Indigo Girls, Huey Lewis, Todd Rundgren and Joan Osborne. Locally, Kevin plays solo acoustic and often with his four peice band. Kevins songs have also appeared on network television in episodes of NBC's "First Watch" and in films like Danny Aiello's "Mojave Moon".Raised on Bostons South Shore, Kevin comes from a musical family with composer/brother Jim Connolly a fixture of the West Coast New Music scene. Early influences like John Prine, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan remain inspirations and guiding forces. Writing descriptive songs that capture something about regular life in America today has been a running theme and preoccupation. For more information and a full discography visit www.kevinconnolly.com

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Member Since: 14/08/2006
Band Website: http://www.kevinconnolly.com
Band Members:
View Kevin Connolly (Band)'s EPK Chris Rival (guitar), Scott Corneille (bass), Ducky Carlisle (drums)
Influences: Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Ray Bonneville, Joe Strummer, Ian Hunter
Sounds Like: John Hiatt, John Prine, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen
Record Label: Real Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Learning To Dance

I don't know how I got here but I'll be the man requesting "La Vita Loca" at the next wedding. A few months ago Liza suggested taking dancing lessons with some friends of ours. Tuesday nights are...
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 06:03:00 GMT

Used Record Stores

If you're an independent artist a used record store can be a funny experience. I get most of my music these days from itunes. I don't care what the purist say. It's  new and it's kind of fun. Use...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Used Record Stores

If you're an independent artist a used record store can be a funny experience. I get most of my music these days from itunes. I don't care what the purist say. It's  new and it's kind of fun. Use...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Tir Na Nog Closing

I remember swinging the door open last Saturday night and saying to myself that it was the last time. I tried to tip Ronan the bartender but he always kicks it back. I gave Robert a hug and said thank...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:25:00 GMT