Audible began in 2000 as a four-track collaboration between
Philadelphia musician Mike Kennedy and his then-girlfriend Mary
Garito. As Mike was busy playing drums in several popular area groups
(matt pond PA, Mazarin, Lefty's Deceiver), the two never intended to
become an actual band. But after releasing a few home recorded EPs,
Kennedy was dared by Philly producer Brian McTear to record a proper
full-length record at McTear's Miner Street Studio. The resulting
album Sky Signal was picked up and released by Polyvinyl Records in
2005 to glowing reviews. Kennedy recruited several friends to perform
his songs live: girlfriend (now wife) Kristine Kennedy on bass,
longtime friend and collaborator Jim Kehoe on guitar, and the only
good drummer ever found on Craigslist, Steve Cawley. The band toured
throughout the year, playing with several monsters of indie rock such
as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Okkervill River, and the Castanets. In
2007, Audible added 6th member Ed Hogarty (Bigger Lovers) on guitar
to bring additional counterpoint to Kehoe's precise guitar lines.
Their second album was recorded in the Kennedys’ bedroom and will be
self-released on May 19, 2009.
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