Brian Kennedy has released his new album, How Can I Keep From Singing, and he plays Vicar Street, Dublin on 12 of November and The Mandela Hall, Belfast on 13 of November. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
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He is also set to release the 30th anniversary edition of his multi-platinum album A Better Man.
Speaking about How Can I Keep From Singing, he says, “I could not be prouder of this, my 20th album. I called it after the song How Can I Keep From Singing because it seemed to deeply articulate my feelings after a very unkind decade of ill health and Cultural Covid and then ultimately what it truly means to be a survivor.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Newly 60 years old, feeling quietly victorious about it and so proud of my 20th album release.
How would you describe your music?
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Acoustic at heart, busk-able, Honest, and thought-provoking hopefully.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Every road usually leads back to Joni Mitchell but sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
A Mud tribute band in Butlins Mosney holiday camp when I was wee.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Dancing Queen by ABBA, the clues were there early.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I have a new appreciation for the subtle beauty that was hiding in Grace, which is on my new album.
Favourite lyric of all time?
“Love, the strongest poison and medicine of all” – A Strange Boy By Joni Mitchell.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, from the Life Of Brian.
Where can people find your music/more information?
My website.
Alan Corr