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Andrew Kennedy is a Brisbane singer/songwriter.
In February this year he released his debut album, Shrugging it Off, to solid reviews. Also, stand out track 'Driftwood' placed in the top ten for it's category in the 2007 Qsong awards.
Emerging as a solo artist on the Brisbane music scene over the past 12
months, Andrew has shared the stage alongside artists Jackie Marshall, Diana
Anaid and Cameron Wilson (Daisycutters) to name a few. As well as this,
Andrew ploughed his way through several rounds of the Barsoma Singer Songwriter
Competition earlier in the year. Having honed his live show, Andrew is set
to promote his album across the border with a solo tour of Australia's East
Coast in Mid October. Dates to be announced.
"unlike your Murrays and Butlers, [Andrew] can tell his elbow from his
funny bone" – Jeff Apter, Sydney Morning Herald
"A must for any indie pop lover" – Robert LaBrie,
Toowoomba Chronical.
Driven by catchy hooks, honest storytelling and clever guitarwork Andrew
Kennedy's sound is a refreshing blend of indie pop with a gently funky
undercurrent. Think Josh Pyke and Crowded House meets John Mayer.
At the heart of Andrew's sound lies guitar driven energy and honest lyrics.
Drawing material from personal experiences, his songs touch upon familiar themes
like love, anger and struggle. All with a sense of authenticity that listeners
can connect with.
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Purchase CD
CD's are available from Skinny's Records & Rockinghorse Records (Brisbane) or buy one from Andrew directly, please email [email protected]
Debut Album - "Shrugging It Off"
With an uncomplicated high-energy sound,
Shrugging It Off is an indie-pop reflection on the past few years of Andrew's
life.
The album was recorded and produced by Andrew who also played most of the
instruments.
Stand out track Driftwood reached the top 10 for it's category in the 2007
Qmusic Awards and has received nationwide community radioplay. With frenzied
acoustic playing and sensitive arrangements, Driftwood is a touching song
describing the heartache of a friendship going through a rough time.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Venues - The Globe, Rics Cafe, The Living Room, Bar Zuka, Barsoma, Southbank,
Stones Corner Hotel, Bearded Dragon Tavern, The Regatta, Port Moresby (PNG)
etc...
Artists - Jackie Marshall, Diana Anaid, Cameron Wilson (Daisycutters), Rachel
Brady, Skinny Jean, Justin Grounds (Melb), Liam Griffin, Chris Sheehy, Ant
McKenna (Those Bloody McKennas), FAQ, Massive Sound System, Paisley, Ben Hooper,
The Sleepy Hollows, The O'Toole Project etc...
* In July 2007, Andrew toured overseas to Papua New Guinea as a live session guitarist with RNB Hip Hop group Massive Sound System. MSS had the number one most requested song in PNG at the time.
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To view more of Andrew's videos, go to www.youtube.com/andrewkennedymusic
Background
Having been exposed to music at an early age
through weekly piano lessons, music often seemed more of a chore than a passion.
However, things changed in high school thanks to a left-of-centre piano teacher
who encouraged Andrew to be creative and find his own musical style.
In 1997, Andrew commenced studies in Jazz at the Qld Conservatorium of Music.
While this time helped Andrew to grow as a musician, the intense scruitiny left
him feeling a bit like a square peg in a round hole.
In 1998, Andrew started an originals duo with fellow musician Mardi Lumsden
called Pseudo Llama. The line-up grew to five members in 2001 and Pseudo Llama
began gigging quite frequently in Brisbane. 2002 saw the band reach the
semi-finals of the Qld Rock Awards, quite an achievement for an acoustic band.
2003 brought with it the recording and release of Pseudo Llama's EP 'Softly
Spoken Lies' to a sold out audience at The Healer in Brisbane. Unfortunately,
the band broke up shortly after.
In the years that followed, Andrew continued to write and find his own sound. He
performed and recorded with a variety of acts around Brisbane including jazz
trios, duos and bands in venues all over South East Queensland. And has now
launched Shrugging It Off with a new foray into the world of indie pop.
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