The acoustic alternative sounds of Sean McKenna capture the human condition and all its emotional depth in the power of song. McKenna searches deep in his own soul to find heart truths that reflect all our lives. Thus, his music is both personal and universal, the true mark of an artist. McKenna isn't afraid to bare his soul in his songwriting; it's courage and intelligence are the pillars of its success.
Open Diary
McKenna's willingness to wear his heart on his sleeve through his songwriting has a lot to do with why his songs strike a chord in the listener and why the audience can always find some new nuance to explore and understand. McKenna considers his music to be a journal open wide for all to read. “My music is my open diary,” he says. “It's my way of talking about my problems in life.”
Observation
Besides peering into his own soul, McKenna is a studier of people. His music works because it understands the human condition and it has that wisdom because of McKenna's astute reflections on life. Every day we interact with people. For many of us, these are fleeting experiences, relegated to the back of one's memory, if kept at all. McKenna pays close attention, however, to the relationships and actions of people, analyzing motive and trying to further understand why people do what they do. It enriches his music. “I'm inspired by people around me. I observe life, including my own.”
The Artist at Work
McKenna has already established himself as a stage presence to watch. His talent is noteworthy. He plays all the instruments for his songs but uses live looping to create the illusion of a full band on stage. He's toured up and down the east coast, hitting a variety of venues. He also had his own show at the House of Blues. New touring is in the works in support of the re-release of his “Cutting Room Floor” album. Meanwhile, he's always busy writing new music and McKenna's in the studio frequently. He is currently working with A&R Select, the world's leading independent artist development firm, based out of Los Angeles, CA.
“McKenna searches the human heart and brings back beautiful maps. Those maps are his songs.” - A&R Select
Here is a list of some of the Venues Sean McKenna has played:
Walt Disney World, House of Blues Myrtle Beach, Jolt 180, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mellow Mushroom, Bronfman Center (NYU), Pirate's Cove, Borders Books, College of Charleston, Austin Coffee And Film, Blarney Stones Irish Pub, Community College Carteret, Eddies Attic, Mickey Milligan's, Rafters, The Boathouse, The Brickhouse, Wild Wing Cafe...
Sean McKenna has played with artist such as:
The Atari's, Saving Jane, Auto Matic Loveletter, The Doppler Effect, AJ Case, Kim Dicso, The Porch Crickets, Hand Grenade and many, many more!
And more...for a complete list of venues e-mail Sean
at Sean@SeanMcKenna.net
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Sean! I tried to call you a few weeks ago but I was having trouble hearing you. Anyway I was checking in to see what's up with ya. I finished school so I am gonna go after music full speed now and play whereever I can. Let me know where you will be playing. It would be cool to get up with ya.
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