FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The four members of Venice have delivered their stirring, strong and clear vocals to millions of listeners during twelve years of live performances and in-studio recordings for Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Warren Zevon and many more.

Playing, composing and touring together, Venice has built up a West Coast fan base that rivals any cult band.  Including their number one fan, David Crosby, who hails Venice as "The best vocal group in the country and one of the best groups of any kind I have ever heard."

Comprised of cousins Kipp and Michael Lennon and their brothers Pat and Mark Lennon, Venice is a true four-voice band that takes pride in being able to perform the album's beautiful full-bodied harmonies live.  There is no vocal doubling of any voice on any of the sixty-eight minutes of Born and Raised.

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

Venice is ready to make the leap from local fame to national attention with Born and Raised making their Vanguard Records debut.  The 16-song collection of material opens with a gentle sigh that lures the listener closer.  Then once you are settled around the speakers, the magic of Venice packs a stunning emotional punch.

Under the guiding hand of Michael Lennon, Venice is absolutely unafraid to put their true live sound on this self-produced CD.  For example, the first single, "If I Were You" fades in with a deliberate false-start that rapidly evolves into a propulsive cut that, like many Venice tunes, blends acoustic and electric guitars for a shimmering sound of penetrating excitement.

Born and Raised will be released this March on Vanguard Records and for those who love Venice this album will be a great dosage of new songs.  For everyone just discovering Venice, this album will prove to be one of those favorites you just play over and over again.