For Immediate Release
STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR IRELAND’S PETE KENNEDY
Gonne Yeats Literary Cabaret A St. Patrick’s Day Success
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2013) – A SRO crowd gathered at the Main Library in Franklin, Tenn. on St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy the music and theatrical presence of Irish
singer/songwriter, Pete Kennedy. Kennedy’s appearance marked his dramatic debut as he assumed the role of iconic Irish poet/politician, William Butler Yeats in the literary cabaret, “Gonne Yeats” (GUN YATES). “Gonne Yeats” is based on the author’s poetry and the autobiographical writings of Maud Gonne, Yeats’ great romantic obsession and muse. Directed by Ann Street-Kavanagh and produced and co-written by Jaz Dorsey, the dramatic presentation was designed as a memory play with two actors portraying Yeats at two points in his life. The older Yeats opens the piece with a monologue by St. Louis playwright Dennis Corcoran. Encore “Gonne Yeats” performances in Nashville and New York are currently being considered.
“What great good fortune it was to have Pete Kennedy perform as our William Butler
Yeats. His strong voice, beautiful Irish accent, and great wit and humor made for a most convincing and entertaining ‘Willie’. Add to that, Pete was and is so easy to work with. I, for one, would gladly tap Pete's shoulder again and yet again to grace the stage in another Irish play,” offered playwright, Dennis Corcoran.
Yeats. His strong voice, beautiful Irish accent, and great wit and humor made for a most convincing and entertaining ‘Willie’. Add to that, Pete was and is so easy to work with. I, for one, would gladly tap Pete's shoulder again and yet again to grace the stage in another Irish play,” offered playwright, Dennis Corcoran.
“Pete Kennedy packed the house - and charmed everyone - with his portrayal of Irish
poet William Butler Yeats,” added co-writer/producer, Dorsey.
Kennedy, the 2012 British Country Music Awards, Album of the Year recipient continues to keep his calendar full. In addition to his “Gonne Yeats” appearance, the multi-tasking, multi-talented troubadour has been performing live around Nashville and is assembling material for an upcoming studio album. Kennedy has been in Music City since January establishing a base to help manage his burgeoning career.
For more information on Pete Kennedy, visit www.petekennedy.net.
For general inquiries or to schedule interviews contact Kyle Frederick at PLA Media by
phone at 615-327-0100 or by email at kyle.frederick@plamedia.com
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