Big Joe Kennedy Solo Piano
Applicant Details
Application ID:
23106
Applicant first:
Joel
Applicant last:
Kennedy
Contact Info:
2624978969
Mailing Address:
2316 HARING RD
METAIRIE
LA
70001
US
Performer Details
Big Joe Kennedy Solo Piano
Representation:
Self-Represented Performer
Last showcase:
Last application
Category:
Music
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Jazz/Blues
Based in:
LA
US
Origin:
WI
US
Perf. Type:
Person
Identifies as:
Newcomer
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Phone:
2624978969
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Performer Description
Born in the Midwest, Kennedy's music is a blend of blues and jazz. Growing up between Milwaukee and Chicago, he was drawn to blues jams at just 15. After a jazz education in Las Vegas, he moved to New Orleans in 2009, immersing himself in the city's rich musical culture. From 2013-2022, Kennedy was the pianist for the Dukes of Dixieland. He continues playing at venues like Mahogany Jazz Hall, The Jazz Playhouse and Trixie Minx burlesque shows. He also shares his musical knowledge through workshops and wrote a book titled 'Spread the Jam.'
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Showcase Description
Big Joe Kennedy radiates the 88 with the heat and humidity of the Big Easy. A helping of Jambalaya, and a dash of Blueberry Hill will bring you a taste of New Orleans. A solo piano show or piano led small group show highlighting the sound and flavor of New Orleans!
This performance will showcase the songs and sounds of New Orleans, from Fats Domino and Dr. John to the songs of Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. Big Joe will display the pianistic styles of early New Orleans traditional jazz with some stride and rag style pieces, and work through the decades into the piano styles of the New Orleans R&B and early rock and roll era of Fats Domino, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and more.
Would this artist like to be considered for Quick-Pitch?
yes
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Application Files
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ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-performerphoto.jpeg
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-pressphoto.jpg
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-biography.pdf
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-techreq.pdf
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-itinerary.pdf
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General Touring Info
Performance Fees
1 show
$1,750 USD
2-3 shows
$1,500 USD
4-7 shows
$1,250 USD
8+ shows
$1,000 USD
Touring Performers:
1
Rooms Needed:
1
Please answer indicate that your 2 most viable touring months in the upcoming season(s).
I am open. As a solo performer I have flexibility. I could possibly work on short notice as well since I am full time performing in New Orleans and touring is a one-off performance style.
Community & Educational Outreach
I have an educational program that works best if I am performing with a small group called "Spread The Jam" and it is geared towards high school music students to play with professional musicians, trade solos, and learn tips and tricks of the trade. www.bigjoekennedy.com/spread-the-jam.
I am applying to this showcase as a solo artist and do perform as a solo artist, but for the outreach program to be most effective I would have a couple other professional musicians with me. My performances can include a horn player or two, and this can be negotiated with the fees for performance and outreach plan.
Is an outreach performance included in your mainstage performance fee?
Outreach can be included if a small group is performing. I have written a book titled "Spread The Jam" and lead workshops with high school and college students where they get to trade solos with professional musicians and learn tips and tricks of the trade. To find out more about that aspect of my program you can visit www.bigjoekennedy.com/spread-the-jam.
If it is a solo piano performance, the outreach of working with the jazz band would not be the same with me alone as it would be with a small group.
Other Offerings
Workshops,Master Classes
Promotion Publicity
I will assist potential presenters and arts orgs. by making social media posts directed to their market, short videos with me playing piano and speaking of the performance and giving the date/time/location. I will share these with each org. so they can share it on their socials as well. I will also do phone interviews, zoom interviews, podcast, travel blogs, or other communications we discuss and can be reasonably accommodated.
Promotional filenames (also listed above):
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-performerphoto.jpeg
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-pressphoto.jpg
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-biography.pdf
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-techreq.pdf
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Tech Information
Performance Load Strike Time
60
Tech Requirements Files
ID023106-big-joe-kennedy-solo-techreq.pdf
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Additional Tech Requirements