JoshKennedy

Singer, guitarist and songwriter in The Black Moods. From Wheaton, Missouri to Tempe, Arizona.

Josh Kennedy lying on a rug under red and blue light, lyric sheets and candles around him

Work with Josh

Josh writes, sings and plays guitar, on his own and with The Black Moods. He's open to co-writes, session work, brand partnerships and press.

  • #16The Black Moods' “Sunshine” on Billboard Mainstream Rock
  • Robby KriegerThe Black Moods' “Roadhouse Blues” with Robby of The Doors
  • Since 2012One third of The Black Moods
  • Gin BlossomsGot his start teching their guitars
  • Songwriting and co-writes
  • Session guitar and vocals
  • Brands and partnerships
  • Press and interviews
  • Just saying hi

Get in touch

What are you working on?

Got it, thanks. Josh will be in touch.

“If the 70s and the 90s had a baby, that'd be us.”

The Black Moods, talking to Louder

See what he's writing

Josh is always writing. Some of it ends up as Black Moods songs and some of it doesn't. Leave your email or number and he'll send new stuff your way as it comes.

You're on the list. Talk soon.

Photos

Josh Kennedy in red flares with a sunburst acoustic guitar in the studio
Josh Kennedy lying on a rug among candles and lyric sheets
Josh Kennedy on an orange velvet couch
The Black Moods dancing on stage
Josh Kennedy, arms open, on a palm-lined road
Josh Kennedy recording acoustic guitar
Josh Kennedy backstage at the Miramar Theatre
Josh Kennedy on the studio floor under red and blue light
Josh Kennedy with an acoustic guitar at sunset
Josh Kennedy playing a resonator guitar
Josh Kennedy at dusk in white flares
Josh Kennedy and Brenden McBride
Josh Kennedy after a show
Josh Kennedy with an acoustic guitar by the water
Black vintage tee printed: Who the f*** is Josh Kennedy?
Coming soon

The shirt

“Who the f is Josh Kennedy?” on a washed black tee. Part of every sale goes to the Wheaton Rural Fire Department back home.

Sizes
S to 2XL
When
First run is in the works

You'll hear from us when it's ready.

Off the
Record

Off the Record

A few of Josh's songs to listen to here. Headphones help.

  1. 1Good for Anything4:04
  2. 2Who's Gonna Love You3:01
  3. 3Hollywood (piano)5:07
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The Black Moods: Brenden McBride, Josh Kennedy and Chico Diaz
Brenden McBride, Josh Kennedy and Chico Diaz

The Black Moods

Brenden, Josh and Chico are three best friends from Tempe who are happiest on a loud stage, playing rock and roll. The Black Moods have been at it since 2012, and their new single “Red Lights” is out now.

Shows

Videos

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Josh Kennedy with a guitar on a palm-lined road

The story so far

  • Wheaton, Missouri

    A town of 690. First guitar.

  • Tempe, Arizona

    Recording school, and teching guitars for the Gin Blossoms.

  • 2012

    The Black Moods.

  • 2020

    The Black Moods' “Sunshine” goes to #16 on Billboard Mainstream Rock.

  • 2023

    The Black Moods record “Roadhouse Blues” with Robby Krieger.

  • Now

    “Red Lights” is out, and Josh is still writing.

Loves: his son, and playing guitar.

Good for AnythingOff the Record