JAMES KENNEDY - PATCHWORK: Kweevak has received several great CD's from the multi-talented James Kennedy and his band. Therefore, our expectations for his latest release PatchWork were high and we were not disappointed. James' eight instrumentals are a tapestry of diverse styles, tempos and tones. The music is a creative blend of genres ranging from Midwestern bluegrass to world. The CD has a good flow and mix of tracks that rock to slower more sensitive songs. Patchwork opens with 'Wild Bill', which features rowdy rock instrumentation combined with modern effects and production. 'Daddy Likes to Dance' is led by Catherine Lawson on electric violin playing over up-tempo, hand clapping, and foot tapping instrumentation. 'Motown' has a soulful guitar and rhythms exchange inspired by the classic Motown sound. 'Cruella' has the potential to be a rock anthem with its heavy guitars and energized rhythms. 'Here's My Heart' is a more serious tune with the vibrant violin melding with dramatic guitars. 'Charlie' is a spirited song followed by 'Old Movies', which has a nostalgic feel to it. The CD closes with the innovative 'Road', which blends sizzling guitar leads over more subtle instrumentation including the piano. Patchwork is a colorful collection of instrumentals! Recommended Tracks: (1,3) [USA/IA 2005 - web] (Review by Laura Turner Lynch for Kweevak.com)

Preview Cuts from "Patch Work"

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Hear all about "Patch Work" in a recent interview done with Bruce at Independent Nation Radio!

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Here's a Podcast of that show!

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Great News! HCM has just been notified that James Kennedy's release "Patch Work" has been nominated for the 4th Annual All*Access Music Awards in two different categories, "Best Instrumental Group" and "Best Overall Album of the Year". This is a real honor, and we'd like to thank the panel of judges for nominating this CD!

Now, we'd like to ask you, our friends, fans and visitors to head on over to the All*Access site and vote for James Kennedy! (Category #4 and Category #45) All*Access Voting

Voting takes place through October 31, 2006 so hurry and vote today! And as that old saying goes, "Vote Early, and Vote Often!" Thanks for your support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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