Guitarist/singer-songwriter JP Hennessy immigrated to Seattle from Ireland in 2012, the former member of the successful rock band the VooDoos released his self-titled debut EP in December of 2014.
The four-song set of power soul, and rockin’ blues was recorded by Steven Bell at Top of the Hill Studios in Duvall, with the purpose of showcasing the immerging talent of the young gun and forging his stake in the Northwest music scene.
A jagged Stevie Ray Vaughan -styled guitar riff kicks off opening track “Overdose,” followed by a muscular rhythm section and sizzling horns, as Hennessy pleads his case for getting clean from too much bad love. The band really swings during “Done Being Yours,” which feature trade-off solos between Hennessy and Sax Man Ted Dortch. A touch of his Irish lilt shows thru on the enticing circus-flavored tango “Trouble,” co-written by drummer Fionn Hennessy–Hayes, who got to play all his toys.
The tender “I’ll Watch Over You” closes the set, with Hennessy pouring his heart out and doing his best Roy Orbison. Expect more good things to come from this proud Irish son.
JP Hennessy
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Rick J Bowen
http://www.jphennessymusic.com/