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Carli and Julie Kennedy

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Country Life
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Released: Jun 30, 2011
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General Info

  • Genre: Country / Folk / Roots Music

    Location Victoria, Ca

    Profile Views: 29163

    Last Login: 1/31/2013

    Member Since 8/13/2008

    Website www.cjkennedy.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Artist email: carliandjulie@gmail.com Media/Industry email: irene@iseeassociates.ca Touring/Information email: kit@toolkitmusic.com - - - - - - - - - - It's like seeing double. Carli and Julie Kennedy are a Canadian powerhouse duo with a musical bond that only identical twins can share. With Carli on vocals and guitar and Julie on vocals and violin, they have developed a sound that is all their own: a fusion of their background in country, folk, jazz, and Celtic music. Originally from the small town of Powell River, these sisters are known for their exceptional harmonies, fine musicality, and sincere songwriting style. An undeniably energetic duo, the Kennedys' performances bring a mix of toe-tapping tunes and intimate, heartfelt songs to the stage. Carli and Julie have been making music together for as long as they can remember. They started piano lessons at five years old, and three years later discovered the guitar and violin. Needless to say, there was always plenty of music in the Kennedy household. Carli and Julie spent many years honing their skills in a family band, playing country music and fiddle tunes at community events. Taking their musical aspirations to the next level, the sisters entered the School of Music at the University of Victoria and both graduated with their Bachelor's degrees in music performance in 2008. Their classical chops took them far – Julie was named Concertmaster of the 2007 National Youth Orchestra of Canada and Carli's guitar playing achieved third prize at the Canadian Nationals – but they both felt their true country folk roots calling. They released their first EP of four original songs produced by Adrian Dolan (The Bills) in 2008. In 2011, the sisters recorded their second EP, "Small Town Stories", with the 2011 BCCMA Producer of the Year, Paul Shatto (The Higgins), in Vancouver BC and continue to receive airplay on CBC Radio. Carli and Julie recently completed their "Country Life Tour" of BC, sponsored by Tom Lee Music. Commanding 20 stages, various shows included Sunfest, Filberg Festival, Vancouver Island Exhibition, and a headline performance at the Big Pig Festival. Audiences and presenters responded with standing ovations and rave reviews. The Kennedys have over 15 Nashville performances to their credit and had the privilege of representing Canada's Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers as the SOCAN Artist of the Month on the Billy Block Show – second only to the Grand Ole Opry and Midnight Jamboree as Nashville's longest running live radio show and concert series – in February 2012. Nominated for five 2012 BC Country Music Awards, including The Ray McAuley Horizon Award, Roots/Canadiana Award, All Star Band Specialty Instrument Award for Julie on fiddle, Producer of the Year (Paul Shatto for Small Town Stories) and Website of the Year, Carli and Julie were also nominated as the Best Live Act for the 2012 Vancouver Island Music Awards. Reviewers, colleagues, and audiences alike describe Carli and Julie as "true pioneers in the folk, jazz and Celtic genres. Carli is bouncy and effortless on her acoustic while Julie works the fiddle like Jimmy Hendrix on an electric guitar" (Lithium Magazine, 2012.) This dynamic duo is winning over a wide range of audiences with maturity beyond their years as instrumentalists, vocalists, and songwriters. With a musical connection reminiscent of other Canadian family groups, such as Leahy and The Rankins, audiences are falling in love with the music of Carli and Julie Kennedy.

  • Members

    Carli Kennedy ~ Vocals, Guitar Julie Kennedy ~ Vocals, Violin, Mandolin, Bass Guitar

  • Influences

  • Sounds Like

    Alison Krauss, Dixie Chicks, The Rankin Family

Live Music Videos

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  1. Carli and Julie Kennedy

    For all of our West Coast friends...we will be your breakfast music tomorrow at 9am your time :) Tune in online here: http://t.co/cXU8QM8vfq

  2. Carli and Julie Kennedy

    We have arrived in Knoxville, TN! Excited to perform tomorrow @WDVX #BluePlateSpecial Tune in @ 12pm EST TOMORROW http://t.co/iXUnOccRwW

  3. Carli and Julie Kennedy

    Ok traffic... you are not cool. #RoadWork #SoSlow

  4. Carli and Julie Kennedy

    #HappyBirthday to one of our favourite people @pilotaudio ...hope you're having an awesome day Josh! #sendingbdayhugs

  5. Carli and Julie Kennedy

    En route to Knoxville TN! Looking forward to performing on the @WDVX Blue Plate Special radio show tomorrow!!

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  • RONNIE_EXPRESS

     Christmas is coming soon, and I thought I share this one with you and your friends.

    Take care!
     Solitary Christmas Plate

    I was once asked long ago!
    What does it mean the lonely plate?
    That solitary plate at the end of the table!
    It looks so lonely with no one there.

    I thought about the question.
    And pondered for quite a spell.
    What possible answer shall I give?
    This was surely a thought I never consider.

    I decided to refer to my pass.
    Actually I had to research deeply.
    Very deeply within myself for this answer.
    So I came out with some what of an answer.

    I told the children huddle around.
    The solitary plate you all inquired about.
    Means many things to many people.
    And hold may traditions.

    Some families mark this for family members,
    Who are no longer here to celebrate Christmas,
    But are still alive within their hearts,
    And thoughts during this Festive holidays.

    Also this is a reminder of soldier’s,
    Who have served and died for our Freedom!
    For they served in the great wars,
    And global conflicts’ for peace.

    For they will never return for Christmas,
    They will never hold there love ones.
    But we honour their memory and dignity.
    By setting a plate in honour!


    Even in the merriest of tiding,
    We bow our heads in silence for a few moments.
    And celebrate their lives.
    As they celebrate in heaven with Jesus!

    Copywrite@ronaldpgill
    09 December 2010

    1 year ago
  • Charley's Angels

    What's goin' on Carli And Julie Kennedy? How can I help but use your eyes as a means for self-asphyxiation? You are dressed with filaments and people take pains to make you fully incandescent this evening. The stickers hugging the fruit smell better than the perfume of ambergris. I relentlessly desire cotton candy lollipops. The music that flows from your instruments overwhelms me with creativity. The expanse of your beauty is a void no universe could ever fill. Your essence is equal to the beauty of a galaxy. Your intoxicating reflection can but incorporate freely into the powerful surface of a disintegrating mirror set afloat upon a swarm of locusts. I find your eyes to be a wondrous amusement park filled with neo-plastic pleasures and turkish delights. If I could have just one wish, it would be to wake up to your songs in the morning. All my thoughts are lost to your graceful gaze? May you be as vivid as your hallucinations. How beautiful is the snowshine in your eyes, so directly current from the static in your mind.

    2 years ago
  • MADGATOR

    Tks for addin' us!

    Best wishes!

    Sincerely,

    Andrés Recasens

    2 years ago
  • Steve Skaggs

    Hi Carli and Julie
    Thanks for the add.  I enjoyed listening to your music!!  The two of you sound amazing together!!!  Take care and have a great weekend.
    Steve

    2 years ago
  • Bianca Wenner

    Thanks for adding me

    3 years ago
  • Zouette

    Chrismas!
     


     

    3 years ago
  • Jen LaFleur

    voting has resumed for the 2010 Swimsuit calendar contest. Don't forget to vote for me daily. Thanks for your support!
    http://www.makemodels.net/clubs/contest

    3 years ago
  • Ronny Doll goes soft

    Thanks to you!!!

    Happy and Handsome....

    Ronny Doll


    3 years ago
  • Jonny Blu

    Hello there lovely ladies with the lovely sound! ;)
    It's a pleasure to meet you both!

    Cheers!

    Jonny

    www.jonnyblumusic.com

    3 years ago
  • SAMMY STEELE

    What's up Girls! Thanks for the Friend Request:) Hope everything is going good.  We'll see ya in a couple weeks.  Let us know if you guys make it down early and we can jam.

    3 years ago
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