The Marrieds
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Written by Jane Carmichael
Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering
Released November 17, 2013
Photo Credit: Heather Pollock

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Organ
Ian MacKay - Drums, Tambourine

Lyrics:

Every year around this time, 
You go your way and I go mine,
Here’s to hoping the stars will align,
This December 25

Fancy stockings all hung in a line,
Falling snow and the smell of sweet pine,
Oh it all sounds lovely, but won’t you be mine,
This December 25

Oooh…

You can have the mall madness and all the sale signs,
Last-minute shopping I gladly decline,
Oh but for you I’d be the first in line,
This December 25

But the bells they are silent, they no longer chime,
And the stars they look different, they’ve lost all their shine

Oh but all that would change if I could call you mine,
This December 25

Every year around this time,
You go your way and I go mine,
But the roads are all closed,
Stay with me tonight,
It’s December 25

Oooh…



The Marrieds - December 25

Written by Jane Carmichael 
 Engineered, and mixed by Deni Gauthier at Second Records Studio 
Performed by The Marrieds, Jane Carmichael & Kevin Kennedy except bass guitar performed by Deni Gauthier 
Photo Credit: Evelyn Ward de Roo

Let’s Have An Old-Fashioned Christmas 

 Let’s have an old-fashioned Christmas, just like a black and white movie scene, 
 Under mistletoe us kissin’, the falling snow a glistenin' while we hold hands among the evergreens 

 Let’s have an old-fashioned Christmas, we’ll find the prettiest tree, 
 String some popcorn garland, paper decorations my darlin’, 
An old-fashioned Christmas, you and me. 

 So let’s have an old-fashioned Christmas, knitted stockings side by side, 
 Make a roaring fire, wear our fanciest attire, then go on a romantic sleighride 

 Let’s have an old-fashioned Christmas, only fine china will do, 
 With a tablecloth that’s lacy, on the phonograph Count Basie, 
 An old-fashioned Christmas, me and you 

 But dear I’m in a tizzy, 
 This time of year’s too busy, 
 Let’s slow down and wind the clock back 

 And let’s have an old-fashioned Christmas, oh that’s what I wanna do, 
 Under mistletoe us kissin’, the falling snow a glistenin’ 
An old-fashioned Christmas with you.

Let's Have An Old - Fashioned Christmas

Fingers Crossed

Fire In The Flame

Written for my brother who passed away on October 7, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer.

You would tell me now not to be sad
And think of all the good times we had
Then you'd say something funny just to make me smile
Oh sweet brother of mine

You never complained and you gave your best fight
Peacefully you went into the night
I know you weren't ready, it was only halftime
Oh sweet brother of mine

Some say you were stubborn, but you did it your own way
And perfectly timed something clever you'd say
Oh so few are as genuine as you 
Sweet brother of mine

No longer suffering, no longer in pain
Reunited together with Jane
And all around your souls will shine
Oh sweet brother of mine

A part of me is missing now that you're gone
But I hear you saying, "Keep on keepin' on"
I'll be with you again, but in the meantime
Take care sweet brother of mine

Oh sweet brother of mine

Sweet Brother Of Mine

Written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Ontario Music Educators' Association.

Without Music

Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering
Released June 17, 2013

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Piano
Ian MacKay - Drums
Tanya Charles - Violin
Natalia Zielinski - Violin
Brenna McLane - Viola
Sybil Shanahan - Cello


Saving Hope

The Marrieds are Jane Carmichael & Kevin Kennedy
Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar
Ian MacKay - Drums
Fred Lewis - Dobro
Matt Weston - Vibraslap

Under Fire

Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Piano
Bob Breen - Drums, additional acoustic guitar
Ian MacKay - Shaker
Tanya Charles - Violin
Natalia Zielinski - Violin
Brenna McLane - Viola
Sybil Shanahan - Cello


This Town

To vote for The Marrieds in CBC's Searchlight Competition:
http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/The-Marrieds

The Marrieds are Jane Carmichael & Kevin Kennedy
Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering


The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele, Bells
Kevin Kennedy - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Piano
Ian MacKay - Drums, Tambourine
Tanya Charles - Violin
Natalia Zielinski - Violin
Brenna McLane - Viola
Sybil Shanahan - Cello


On The CBC

Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Ukulele
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Piano
Ian MacKay - Drums, Tambourine, Shaker, Gang Vocals
Jack Clow - Gang Vocals
Ken Chen - Gang Vocals

Oh! My Dear

Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Bells, Kazoo
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Koiter - Bass guitar, Piano
Ian MacKay - Drums, Percussion, "Mouth Trumpet"


Never Want This Night To End

Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto, ON & Bob Breen's Studio in London, ON 
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Bob Breen
Assistant Engineering by Jason Dufour, Jack Clow, and Dani Breen
Mastered by João Carvalho at João Carvalho Mastering

The Band:
Jane Carmichael - Vocals, Piano
Kevin Kennedy - Guitar, Vocals, Lapsteel
Ian Koiter - Bass Guitar
Ian MacKay - Drums
Bob Breen - Electric Guitar
Tanya Charles - Violin
Natalia Zielinski - Violin
Brenna McLane - Viola
Sybil Shanahan - Cello


The Rest Of My Days

Heavy Hearts – the fourth release from London, Ontario duo The Marrieds – is a departure from their previous records and explores a more musically melancholy side of the couple. The record still carries on a melodic and wistful folk tradition they established with their much-loved Snow Song Trilogy EP (2011), their self-titled debut CD (2011), their nationally-acclaimed Saving Hope (2013) and its celebrated follow up Fire In The Flame (2016).

Jane Carmichael (vocals, ukulele) and Kevin Kennedy (vocals, guitar) are indeed a married couple. They became The Marrieds in December of 2010, when they posted three snow day songs on YouTube during London’s infamous “Snowmageddon” of that year. The songs were viewed over 10,000 times in just a few days, and captured the attention of CBC radio, which made them the Sound of the Day across Canada.

The Marrieds are known for their “folk-country sound filled with playful lyrics and sweet harmonies” (Lori Mastronardi, The London Free Press). They have played for audiences across Canada, winning praise for their songwriting, performances, and charm. They have shared the stage with luminaries including Kathleen Edwards, Rose Cousins, Bahamas, Danny Michel, Lennie Gallant, Ian Thomas, Tommy Cash, Fluke Holland, and many others.

The Marrieds won Folk Music Ontario’s 2019 “Songs From The Heart” Competition in the Roots Category for their song, “Reason,” and in 2017 a Jack Richardson London Music Award in the Folk/Roots Category, as well as a nomination for Video of the Year for “A Girl Said Yes.” In 2014, they won in the same category and also picked up the CHRW Juried Local Album of the Year Award. Other nominations include being on the short list for Folk Music Ontario’s 2017 Recording Artist of the Year, 2014 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award Finalist, Canadian Folk Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year (2014), and the Toronto Independent Music Awards in the Folk/Roots category (2016, 2012) and Best Music Video (2016).

The Marrieds

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