Connolly, Kevin and Mule Variations - Alive and Kicking CD

An exciting blend of some of the best Americana songs and musical styles! Inspired by heroes such as Tom Waits, JJ Cale, Van Morrison and Pops Staples a.o., Singer-Songwriter Kevin Connolly (voted “Best of Boston”) has put together a powerful approach to playing their songs together with several complimentary originals. Covering blues, soul, rock and country, Kevin Connolly and Mule Variations (Kevin, Vocals & Guitar with Chris Rival on lead guitar, Tom West on keyboards, Scott Corneille on bass and Jeff Allison on drums) come up with a terrific mix of “live, powerful swamp groove music” that’s innovating while remaining faithful to the identity and the spirit of each of the songs being played. The guys in the band are just incredible players and complement Kevin’s new direction perfectly. “Alive and Kicking” was recorded in Somerville, MA in December 2023 and the performance is truly breathtaking, well served by stellar sound quality; hearing is believing ! With 12 albums already under his belt, Kevin Connolly has been diligently working his craft for many years and he has shown what hard work can accomplish! Catch him soon, folks, he's the real deal! (a quote from Barnes Newberry of "My Back Pages" at MVYRADIO).