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THE STORY SO FAR....
Born 1984, George Thomas Kennedy has emerged as one of the countries top young exiting talents. George's performance is packed full of high energy as well his stunningly versatile & powerful voice, and he is determined to take himself to the top, no matter what!
George has been musical from a very early age, starting with weekly keyboard lessons at the age of five. At the tender age of nine, he entered the 'real' music scene, gigging with his father's band 'Mississippi'. This was fantastic experience for a young shy George.
His father retired from the band a few years ago, and George went solo, and hasn't looked back since. George's father (also George), now operates the sound & lighting for George's show, also behind the scenes, his mum, works extreemly hard, dealing with the administrative side, booking enquries, accounts, making sure George & team are in the right place at the right time!
Music played a huge part of George's educational life, at high school he took part in productions of 'Singin in the Rain', '100 Years Of Song', where he played the part of tragic rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, 'Stars Of Stage & Screen', starring as his hero, King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. He also took part in Galashiels Operatic Societies production of 'Me & My Girl'. Although these musicals were valuable experience, it wasn't the direction he wanted to go.
George also studied Music Performance for 3 years with the UHI Millennium Institute situated at Perth (Scot.)
The course covered many aspects of the music industry such as: stagecraft/ presentation, theory, buisness, studio recording and much more.
The course boosted George's confidence, meeting people & musicians from different backgrounds/ cultures, giving George new ideas to try out at his performances
He has been very busy working on promotion, song writing, rehearsing and also performing and has fantastic support from family, friends, venues and also you fans!!
This year (2007) has been George's busiest and has attracted attention of agents and promoters all over the UK. He has also had the oppertunity of performing live on BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Radio Newcastle.
His fanbase continues to expand as he travels the length and breadth of the country.
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Article from Border Telegraph
Singer George set for a Bright Future
Earlston musican George Kennedy is to perform at two major showcases in Scotland & Northern Ireland.
One is to be held in Stirling on March 26th and the other in Belfast on April 30th.
Top Irish showbiz agent Paul McCullough of Meadowvale Entertainements agency, sees a bright future for the young Borderer.
He said 'In three years this is the first act we've thought we can really do something with.
'George is coming over to Ireland in a while and we're planning to get him into the recording studio and put down a single'
The local lad proved a hit at a recent showcase in Blackpool.
The event was attended by over 600 entertainment agencies, cruise liner representatives and industry folk.
George is delighted his performance has generated substantial interest.
He said ' that was a big showcase and im pleased with how it went, ive been trying to get away from the club scene and into the chartier stuff, i want to continue writing my own material, although ido perform songs by Green Day & the Killers'
George's parents, George senior and Dorothy, are backing their son to the hilt, providing sound engineering and accounting facilities repectively.
The local singer added:
'ive had great support from friends, venues and agencts and im doing a lot of my own promotion, its all about spreading my wings a bit and it would be good to do some dates in England, id also like to perform abroad, but the focus is on being successful here first of all.'
George is playing a charity gig in Cumbernauld tonite (Wednesday) and his next performance in the Borders will be at the Vale of Leithen Club in Innerleithen on April 7th. |
Article from Southern Reporter
Spotlight's on George as he heads for Blackpool showcase
AFTER years playing his trade on the club scene north and south of the Border, Earlston singer George Kennedy is hoping a date in Blackpool later this month will herald a major breakthrough in the music business.
George's latest album 'Ready and Waiting' so impressed top Irish promoter Paul McCullough that he has signed the youngster to appear in a special showcase in the tourism capital's famous Horseshoe Bar on January 24.
Industry agents and record company executives will be there to hear the 22-year-old, whose heroes include Marti Pellow, Robbie Williams and Elvis Presley, give full rein to his talents.
Before that, Borders punters can enjoy this exciting performer when he plays the Vale Club, Innerleithen, this Saturday, January 13.
George has music in his blood. He began keyboard lessons at the age of five and, by the time he was nine, he was regularly performing with his father's country band Mississippi. When his dad (also George) retired a few years ago, young George went solo and has never looked back.
It's still very much a family affair, with George snr operating the sound and lighting systems at live shows and mum Dorothy acting as booking agent.
George acknowledges the support and inspiration he received at Earlston High School where he took part in various productions, playing Buddy Holly in 'Stars of Stage and Screen' and Elvis in 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'. He was also in Galashiels Amateur Operatic Society's production of 'Me and My Girl'.
"The musicals gave me valuable experience, but it wasn't really the direction I wanted to go in," said George.
He then enrolled for a three-year part-time course in music performance with the Perth-based UHI Millennium Institute.
"The course covered a range of disciplines, such as stagecraft and presentation, studio recording and business and it really boosted my confidence as a solo performer," recalled George.
Apart from playing live, George has more recently been working on his own songs and promoting himself through the internet.
"My ambition is to get away from clubland and win recognition as an original artiste – hopefully the Blackpool gig will be a stepping stone to achieving that aim."
Saturday's Innerleithen gig starts at 8pm.
11 January 2007
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Showcase 2005 Review
Trendy young singer George Kennedy quite literally leapt onto the stage to perform an up-tempo Elvis medley. The lad is a lovely mover and the gravelly and well pitched singing voice, which was best used during a version of the Lonestar song Amazed, was pretty distinctive and easy to listen to. A version of the Green Day rock anthem Holiday completed young Kennedy’s impressive debut showcase appearance.
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