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Lovin' Woman 3:500:00/3:50
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Tell My Mother 3:360:00/3:36
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Cobblestones 4:330:00/4:33
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One Home 3:080:00/3:08
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If I Could Only Fly 3:460:00/3:46
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I've been condemned 5:140:00/5:14
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I'll love you anyway 5:230:00/5:23
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Fool for gold 3:570:00/3:57
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Fare De Well 5:220:00/5:22
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Kenan Flannery's bio --- The Essence of Folk Music in its rawest and most Authentic form
Praised for writing “bone-breakingly beautiful” music. Kenan Flannery is a 27-year-old IYMA’s award-winning folk songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. Kenan at his core is a storyteller for the damned and broken, writing heart-wrenching songs and stories with a voice “that hits you with the intensity of a hundred Irish poets and musicians”. He mixes his upbringing of Irish folk/ballad music from the likes of The Dubliners with his love of American folk music and has been compared to the likes of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley.
In 2022 Kenan graced the stages of some of the biggest venues in Ireland over the years including The National Stadium and the famous Ruby Sessions, which has seen artists like Frank Turner, Damien Rice, and Ed Sheeran, amongst many more. In addition, Kenan got to support The Wolfe Tones in front of 2000 people and Gravedancer on his debut tour of Ireland. He also embarked on his first USA tour spanning 23 states.
In 2023 he performed on the stage of Electric Picnic and The Secret Song in West Cork, sharing a stage with the likes of Lisa Hannigan, Junior Brother, Ye Vagabonds and Lemoncello as well as heading to the USA for a 40 show run in 6 intense weeks
In 2024 Kenan embarked on his debut European tour across 8 countries. His shows have been praised for being one of a kind, packed with stories and songs that will have you laughing, crying, singing and dancing.
In 2025/2026 He has embarked on four european tours,two Irish tour and two UK tours and one USA tour as well as opener for The White Buffalo, John R Miller and Amanda Shrines. He also did a sold out headline show promoted by MCD productions in The Cobblestones in Dublin
Recently, Kenan has released his newest single, a folk guitar and banjo dueling cover of Electric Six's hit song. He has another album in the works and more national/European shows in the pipeline, including some brand new full band shows. Kenan Flannery has made a name for himself as one of the most unique performers and storytellers in the international folk scene today and one to keep an eye on.
Short Bio for show promo and press releases
"The Essence of Folk Music in its rawest and most Authentic form"
Kenan Flannery is a 27-year-old award-winning folk songwriter from Dublin, praised for his “bone-breakingly beautiful” music and a voice with the intensity of “a hundred Irish poets.” Blending his upbringing of Irish ballads with American folk influences, he’s been compared to John Prine and Townes Van Zandt.
He has performed at some of the largest and most well know stages and festival in Ireland and aboard and has supported acts like The Wolfe Tones, The White Buffalo, John R Miller & Amanda Shrines.. He has also embarked on multiple European, UK, USA and Irish Tours.
Following the release of his Live EP “Live At The Academy” early this year and more recently his new single “Gay Bar”, Kenan is in the midst of recording his first ever full band album and has a few more singles and a live record set to be released real soon Kenan is seen as one of the hardest working songwriters today and has become known as one of the most unique voices in modern folk music.
"Kenan Flannery & The WIll to Live (Band)"
The Essence of Folk Music in its rawest and most Authentic form
bridging Irish tradition with a fearless, transnational sound
"Kenan Flannery & The Will to Live"
Known for his poignant lyricism and commanding stage presence, 27 year old Dublin folk artist and storyteller Kenan Flannery has built an undeniable live reputation. He has commanded major stages across Ireland and beyond, from Kenan Flannery & The Will to Live bridge the gap between traditional grit and modern folk energy, delivering a transnational roots sound that is both deeply intimate and fiercely alive
his last completely sold-out Dublin headline show at The Cobblestone to high-profile support slots with international heavyweights like The White Buffalo, John R. Miller, and Ireland’s own, The Wolfe Tones.
This new chapter with his band, Kenan Flannery & The Will to Live, Flannery's traditional storytelling takes on an atmospheric, cinematic edge. This formidable international line-up brings a new wildness to the music, featuring Anthony Croft (UK)on violin, Gravedancer (USA) on mandolin and banjo, and Copper Kelly (Ireland) bass guitar.
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