Welcome to johnkavanaugh.net
Songwriter/Producer
Emmy Award Winner
Amateur Genealogist
Gin Connoisseur
And a pretty good tap dancer.
Songwriter/Producer
Emmy Award Winner
Amateur Genealogist
Gin Connoisseur
And a pretty good tap dancer.
Welcome! I send huge thanks to all the folks who were a part of these projects - writing partners, directors, producers and performers. I’m so lucky to work with so many brilliant musicians and incredibly talented, creative collaborators. Here you'll find the latest news, some fave tracks and much more. Enjoy!
For my big birthday last July, three of my brilliant friends gave me quite a special gift. Heather, Ginny and Conrad started a fundraising campaign in my name to help supply equipment for a new recording studio at the Mayo School of Music, near the ancestral home of our Kavanagh family in Ireland. Led by School Director Shaun Heneghan, The Mayo School of Music, with its amazingly talented teachers and staff, has provided quality music education to students for over a decade. This new facilty will give budding musicians in the area the opportunity to use recording and production equipment to help develop their musical skills and talents. At the birthday gathering, Heather surprised me with a toast and a letter from Shaun presenting this honor. I was so overwhelmed, so touched and so grateful. To them and, of course, to Shaun.
Together, we began a fundraising campaign both here and in Ireland and were so successful that we were able to double our goal thanks to our generous family and friends. As you can see in the pics below, Shaun and his team did a stellar job designing, building and equipping the space. Now, as of Jan 2022, the school and studio are up and running and - I'm thrilled to say - flourishing. Once again, I'm so grateful to Ginny, Heather and Conrad who came up with this tribute and to all those who lavishly donated to make this happen for Shaun, Finola and their students. The school in Kiltimagh lies just north of the town of Ballinrobe where John Kavanagh, my great great grandfather, was born in the 1820's. I can't describe how moved I am by the whole bloody thing. It's just magical. Sláinte.
https://www.mayoschoolofmusic.com
Check out this nice interview with Alex Reif at Laughing Place about the music of #aliceswonderlandbakery and my involvement in this terrific project.
Lyrics by Michael Rodriguez Music by John Kavanaugh Vocals: Eden Espinosa and the cast of Alice's Wonderland Bakery.
Lyrics By Stuart Friedel Music by John Kavanaugh Vocals: Donald Faison and George Salazar
Lyrics By Lisa Kettle Music by John Kavanaugh Vocals: Abigail Estrella as ROSA
Take a look at these great articles on the making of #Aliceswonderlandbakery just out in ANIMATION MAGAZINE and The New York Times!
Merroway Cove
From "Sofia The First"
Primetime Emmy Nominee for Best Original Song
Music by John Kavanaugh & lyrics by Craig Gerber
Performed by John Ross Bowie and the Sofia The First Cast
Something In The Air
From "Elena of Avalor"
2021 Daytime Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Original Song
Music by John Kavanaugh
Lyrics by Rachel Ruderman & Craig Gerber
Performed by Aimee Carrero, Kether Donohue
and the Elena of Avalor Cast
Never Leave
From "Elena of Avalor"
2020 Daytime Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Original Song
Music by John Kavanaugh
Lyrics by Jeff M. Howard & Craig Gerber
Performed by Ana Ortiz and Joseph Haro
My Once Upon A Time
From "Descendants 3"
Music by John Kavanaugh & lyrics by David Goldsmith
Performed by Dove Cameron
Sofia The First Main Title
2014 Daytime Emmy Award Winner
From "Sofia The First"
Music by John Kavanaugh & lyrics by Craig Gerber
Performed by Ariel Winter & Laura Dickinson
From The Heart
From "Sofia The First"
Music and Lyrics by John Kavanaugh
Performed by Anika Noni Rose as Tiana
The Wisest Wizard in the World
From "Elena of Avalor"
Music by John Kavanaugh & lyrics by Tom Rogers
Performed by Joseph Haro
Make Them Proud
From "Elena of Avalor"
Music by John Kavanaugh & lyrics by Rachel Ruderman
Performed by Aimee Carrero
