Biography
A husband and wife team of Maura (Maura Boudreau, Syracuse, New York, USA) and Pete Kennedy (b. Washington, DC, USA), the Kennedys play jangly folk pop shot through with the influences of the Byrds and Beatles. The couple’s first date came at Buddy Holly’s grave in Lubbock, Texas, while their first gig was held in Liverpool as part of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra. Working in tandem, they discovered a shared love for American roots rock ‘n’ roll and British pop and folk rock. The Kennedys made a strong impression in 1995 with the release of their Green Linnet Records debut, River Of Fallen Stars. Pete Kennedy’s exquisite Rickenbacker guitar tones gelled easily with his partner’s sweet voice and her own rhythmic guitar playing. The album was largely written in Ireland while the duo toured as part of Nanci Griffith’s band. Pete Kennedy had also formerly worked with Mary-Chapin Carpenter and before that with Kate Wolf,...
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