VENICE
Kipp Lennon, lead vocals
Mark Lennon, lead vocals
Pat Lennon, acoustic guitars, vocals
Michael Lennon, electric & acoustic guitar, vocals
Debut album on Vanguard, Born and Raised

Starting with a soft "sssshhhh" of a brush caressing a cymbal, the album from the four-man group Venice rises in intensity to achieve stunning emotional peaks.  The 68 minute, sixteen song Born and Raised takes listeners on a journey touching on virtually every human need.

Venice has become extremely popular on the California club circuit since forming 12 years ago.  The group features the inviting voices of cousins Kipp and Michael Lennon and their brothers Mark and Pat Lennon.

David Crosby hails Venice as "The best vocal group in the country and one of the best groups of any kind I have ever heard."

"…(Venice's music) is complimented by soaring vocal harmonies that bring to mind classics like Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles." - Music Connection

The voices of the Lennon cousins and brothers are probably on records in your collection.  After all, they have toured and recorded with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks and Warren Zevon.

Adding to their ability to harmonize with clarity, Venice has established itself as one of the most respected and eclectic groups on the LA scene.  Bam Magazine named Venice as the "Best Undiscovered Band."

Born and Raised sounds traditional and modern at the same time with tunes and stories that are fully realized.  Venice songs cover a lot of territory; "When I Get Over You" reveals a new way to expressing love.  "Bring On the Next One" is a philosophical about surmounting interpersonal obstacles.  "For A Kiss" is a love song that manages to work in images of angels and vampires and still remain dignified and pretty.  "Bad Timing Song" has a melody so beautiful that it hurts.

Which Lennons are relatives?

Kipp, Mark, Michael and Pat Lennon are the latest stars of a talented family that has hit the charts of worked the microphones in a wide variety of show business venues.  The Lennon Brothers were a popular swing band in the forties.  The Lennon Sisters were a popular vocal group in the fifties.  Jimmy Lennon Sr. was perhaps the most popular boxing announcer throughout the sixties and seventies.  Jimmy Lennon Jr. picked up the ring announcer mantle in the eighties and is going strong today.  Now Venice is poised to take a new generation of Lennons to new heights of success with a lovely blending of country, folk and rock music.

Sonic splendor

Performing without vocal or instrumental "doubling," producer Michael Lennon guides Venice to a kind of sonic splendor rarely achieved these days.  The mix is just as if you are watching Venice on stage.  For those who already know and love Venice, Born and Raised will provide a fix of great new songs.  For those discovering them for the first time, it is a stunning collection from a band of rare depth and subtlety.