Annie Kennedy's music

In early 2004 the muse hit with a vengeance. Songs were surfacing, demanding to be given voice. People tell me that the songs resonate with our common experience. They have been described as relevant wise and witty, singing about what everyone's thinking but find hard to put in words. I write about the absurdity, vulnerability and longings of the heart, for personal and communal.aspirations. In some ways it feels a bit like the songs are writing themselves... I try not to get in their way too much. Words come much more easily than tunes for me, so in 2005 I was lucky enough to collaborate with well-respected songwriter and musician, David Wayman. We are really pleased with the results. All along the way my good friend and tuba player Robyn Heesh has been helping these songs come to life (nothing hits the groove bit the same way as a tuba riff , specially when it's _____ _ ___, I have to have it now).

Life After Chocolate, our debut album is the culmination of three years' songwriting, including collaborations with David. It's been described as a fresh approach to dealing with familiar and important themes and puzzles, featuring unusual, elegant arrangements. Tasteful, stylish and sophisticated . I guess you have to hear it and decide for yourself.

Life is tough but it's worth it....... and, if all else fails, there's always chocolate!
(preferably dark with either peppermint or orange)

further info: 0401 282 654

email: actkennedy@hotmail.com

Table bookings (03) 9380 8667

supported by: Shaking The Tree choir (with Bronwyn Calcutt), and Bruce Watson