Maria Zubova, Media Writer, Music
Maria Zubova and “Maria’s Sound Space…” is a regular column for HorizonVU Music. Maria has a passion for music and she likes to communicate about it. Maria is herself a trained musician. She is follows photography, arts, fashion, and travel. Of course, she frequently attends different concerts and rock festivals.
“The story of Pete and Maura Kennedy’s personal and professional relationship, now in its second decade, is somewhere between fate and a fairy tale.” -The Kennedys Biography www.kennedysmusic.com
After listening to their Retrospective album many people would for sure agree with such a wonderful quote. The Kennedys is an American folk-rock band that is built on country music traditions. In live performances, Maura plays the acoustic guitar and the ukulele, Pete is using not only both of those, but he even plays an electric sitar. The band has more than 15 years of experience, and now, 10 great albums.
Today, what I am highlighting, is their big present to all their fans – the new CD that features songs from their entire career! Very mild and positive music, soft sounds and pleasant melodies – sometimes it really makes us smile. We find peace and enjoy life. The album starts off with “Half a Million Miles”, an openhearted song that closely connects to the couples’ career and life. The songson the CD flow like a narrow mountain river – they are active, they move, but at the same time the tracks are “not in a hurry”.
Like their sound, The Kennedy’s lyrics are pleasant, peaceful and endless. “Breath”, the fourth track, has a very different style – very catchy. And right after, the “Midnight Ghost” brings us to to the world of Country.
As for my own taste, I found that “9th Street Billy”, “Matty Groves” and “Shadows With The Lonely” deserve some special attention. Listening to them really gives you understanding as to how these musicians have mastered combining different styles and rhythms. As a result, they manage to surprise first-time listeners, and without doubt, please long-time followers. The album shows off the many-sides of The Kennedys and one fully grasps why they command the respect of colleagues and love of fans.
Special thanks for the very sensitive, pure and melodic “Angels Cry”. The track stands out from the whole album. The song itself has very strong story, sense, and power. I strongly recommend The Kennedy’s Retrospective album to people who appreciate and seek harmony, peace and positive emotions. Great musicians-marvelous CD!
Don’t miss an opportunity to listen to their live performances!
Maria Zubova
You can visit The Kennedys at www.kennedysmusic.com. The Kennedys will be in Paris, France, 24 March 2012 at OPA Bastille http://eventful.com/paris/events/kennedys-concert-hannah-judson-and-tarah-who-/E0-001-045549859-4
freedom. As shown in the pictures, Maura represents her individualism and true character through her choice of attire. She is seen to always be dresses in a variety of prints and textures. Her style is very bold and unique.
depending on what mood or style you wish to try, pick what fits to that! Layer a dress and a jacket with leggings or perhaps just a simple top with a pair of them. Jackets play a big role in an outfit also. She is seen wearing many different styles. From Short to blazer cut to very long. They are also not your typical monochromatic colours, as they are to be in colour. Not only that, but they are also of different textures. So when you go to pick out an jacket to go with your very trendy outfit, try velvet or sued or even corduroyed material. The texture will definitely add a nice touch to the outfit. Finally, the outfit is almost complete! All you need are a nice choice of accessories and shoes. In achieving Maura’s look, accessories add that final touch. She wears much simpler jewellery such as a pearl necklace or jut a simple chain with a pendant on it. Simple costume jewellery will work the best for this look!
Despite the threats fom volancanic ash-induced flight cancellations – Maura made it to Paris in fine form last week, and we had a couple of absolutely fantastic nights with Maura Live! It was a hectic week of running around getting a guitar (beautiful Hummingbird provided by Gibson) and rounding up sound equipment – but a small price to pay for two unbelievable gigs!!!
AMEX, into one fired-up night with songs from her new solo release “Parade of Echoes”. Following a 40 minute set including “The Thing With Feathers”, “Chains” and “New Way To Live” Maura returned to the stage by popular demand after a twenty minute break. As word got out – primarily as the result text messaging – a new wave of fans-to-be came by starting at
around 8h30. Again, Maura gave it her all for a very appreciative audience and the evening finished off in high spirits (literally) as the die-hards mounted the bar with Maura, the AMEX team (Raoul and Moni), Anastassiya, yours truly and some other great friends!
were all on hand as was our good friend and recording artist, R-mione! It was quite the week for all of us at HorizonVU Music and we are already working on Maura’s return visit…meanwhile check out “Parade of Echoes” at 
HorizonVU Music is proud to announce that Maura Kennedy is coming to Paris!
