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PlayPhilly's Interview with Brian Kenneth.
Four guys got together a few years ago to bring you an eclectic mix of harmony and melody. Their name became Fooling April and their recipe for success is as follows. PLAY sat down with Brian Kenneth of the band to get their concoction. Don't tell them we told you how to mix it all together; they may get mad we told you the secret.

American Idol the Magazine Volume 2, Issue 4
Idol the Magazine speaks with Fooling April about their particupation in Idol Underground, an online version of the contest for bands and songwriting artists.

Ink19's Interview with Brian Kenneth by Brittany Sturges Philadelphia natives, Fooling April are prepping themselves for the summer. After promoting their 2005 CD, The White Pine Sessions , the guys plan to tour the Northeast and work on their follow-up release. Band member, Brian Kenneth (vocals/piano) let me in on the story behind American Idol Underground, John Mayer, and the real meaning behind the band name...

Amplifier Magazine - June 2005 Review of "Every Good Boyd Does Fine" by David Bash. "If you're looking for pop rock that's blessed with style and taste, look no further than Every Good Boy Does Fine, the debut disc by Philadelphia-based combo Fooling April. Lead singer/lyric writer Brian Kenneth's rich, resonant vocals punctuate the stylish interplay between his keyboards and Rado's guitar licks. Comparisons to Billy Joel are inevitable and somewhat justified, especially on poppy, spirited tunes like "Monet", "Backslide", and especially the rollicking "Chuckie & The Bone," but the band rocks more than Joel ever did. The best track is "C-4", a tale about a band member who doesn't have it together. The CD adds three live tracks, proving that Fooling April's skill is not a product of the studio. This is a band that would have absolutely been signed in the '70s, and deserve a major label deal today. High quality stuff!" -David Bash

Scott Hershberger's CD Spotlight (Taken from The Slate - Shippensburg University) Click HERE for entire article. Over the past few weeks, I have been using my column to help get the word out about a number of talented artists. Pennsylvania is home to a lot of great music, but the majority of the state’s residents have yet to discover it. Through some help from a friend, I recently made a discovery of my own. I got my hands on seven tracks from Fooling April, a Philadelphia-based quartet specializing in piano-rock music, my personal favorite genre...

Bands bring Original Music to "Night Out" (Taken from The Collegian - Penn State University Park. Click HERE for entire article. Original music at the G-Man? Although some might jump to answer to this question with a no, the answer actually is yes. Tonight, the Gingerbread Man, 130 Hiester St., will host Fooling April and Jealousy Curve from Philadelphia as part of Homecoming Night Out 2005. Both bands will perform original songs from their recently released albums. Fooling April's pianist, Brian Kenneth, Class of 1999, said he was excited when the band was asked to come back to State College.

With a keen focus on the singing and piano playing of Brian Kenneth, there is no escaping the suggestion of such 70s icons as Elton John, Steely Dan, Randy Newman and Billy Joel in the perfect pop approach of Fooling April. Click HERE for entire article. The jazz-soul inflections in songs like “She’s With Me” and “Backslide” help to flavour this proficient exercise in pop-rock dynamics. The three live tracks at the end are a huge bonus and prove that Fooling April is indeed a ‘true’ band in every sense of the word.

Coming off a successful 2004, it’s only fitting that local band Fooling April title its debut album "Every Good Boy Does Fine." Click HERE for entire article. Breaking into Philadelphia venues like the North Star and the Khyber, playing the Y100 FEZtival, opening for acts like Dido, Nellie McKay and the Dave Matthews Band and sharing a gig with John Mayer helped gain the band some notoriety.

Fooling April at Club de 'Ville. Click HERE for entire article. . Fooling April has played in festivals and shows with bands like the Dave Matthews Band, the Beastie Boys, John Mayer and the Strokes, but Friday night they rocked out in the Club de 'Ville. The two set show lasted from 10 p.m. until 12:15 p.m., packed full of great piano driven melodies and extended instrumentals.

Bill Klutho of fufkin.com named "Every Good Boy Does Fine" the SEVENTH best album of 2004. Click HERE for entire article. "A late-in-the-year arriver, Fooling April won’t be fooling people for long..."

DiscoveringArtists.com's Kristen Pasculli gave the album FOUR stars and had this to say: Click HERE for entire article. From first listen to "Firefly", the energizing track re-mastered with spectacular vocals and super up-tempo backup arrangements and the signature keys that make this band so exotic, I was lured...

Respected LA Music Critic and founder of The International Pop Overthrow Festival, David Bash, named "Every Good Boy Does Fine" the 58th best album of 2004 Click HERE for entire article. Those that beat us out included Brian Wilson, Tears for Fears, and Green Day.

Philadelphia Inquirer - "Breaking up isn't hard to do - Just hit 'Send'" by Chris Gray Click here for ENTIRE article. "After hearing sob stories from his friends, West Chester singer/songwriter, Brian Kenneth wrote "E-Dumped".

Plugged-In-Music.com - Featured Artist - Fooling April - Article - November 22, 2002 by Davie Chispa Click HERE for entire article.. "Self-professed melody addict Brian Kenneth has been banging on all 88 keys since age four, but it took fourteen years of immersion in classical music to see the light..."

Foundrymusic.com (Opie & Anthony's Old Site) - Initial Stages Compilation Review - September 28, 2002 by Steve C. Click HERE for entire article.. - "With their track "Firefly" these guys show you inside of nine seconds that they know how to write melodic, hooky, pop music...". You can view the original review here on the foundrymusic site **WARNING - GRAPHIC ADS ON THIS SITE**