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New CD!
Over the past 30 years or so, Kevin has written numerous songs, written pieces for solo guitar, performed alone and with others, and now has finally released his first CD, You Really Had To Be There.
He is a talented singer and guitarist who composed all of the songs on the album.
Evocative of the work of Paul Simon or Tom Waits, these songs are populated with a variety of endearing, left-of-center characters, who tell their quirky stories in ways both moving and amusing. With rich and colorful language, set to beautiful melodies, these songs will stick with you. And Kevin’s fingerstyle guitar playing carries the songs; it is often elaborate, but never intrusive.
Read what others are saying.
Another 500 Mile Bike Ride!
Well, Kevin has had several 500 mile bike rides since the 1200 mile ride to Austin in 2006. Last year he & his wife Sandra rode around Indiana & this spring rode to the Mississippi River & back. But the ride a couple weeks ago turned out to be special!
First Kevin rode up to Traverse City, MI ... about a 5 day trip. Then Sandra met him up there for a great week at Glen Lake ... more biking in the beautiful country, plus kayaking & water skiing, climbing the 450 foot Sleeping Bear Dune, hanging with new friends & munching on delicious local cherries, blueberries & peaches.
To top it off, they were able to catch 3 great concerts:
Claudia Schmidt in Elk Rapids, Daisy May Erlewine & Seth Bernard in Charlevoix & then Tony Furtado in Traverse City.
Kevin even played a little, for friends at the Brook Haven resort.
Then time to come home ... up through the U. P., then a day trip through Wisconsin (alas, too late for the weekend celebration of the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee) ... then zipping through Chicago & back to Urbana!
A great time!!
Happy Hour
Kevin's most recent performance was along with Megan Johns as part of a WEFT 90.1 FM Happy Hour on Friday, June 20, at Mike & Molly's, in downtown Champaign.
Lotus Petal
Kevin performed on Saturday, April 19, at 7:30 PM, at the Lotus Petal Cinema in Nashville, IN, coinciding with the Rural Route Film Festival.
Check out the Lotus Petal.
Red Herring
Kevin performed on Sunday, April 13, at 2:10 PM, as part of the Red Herring Reunion Concert. It was a fun set attended by a nice mix of new & old friends!
The Red Herring celebrated its 40th birthday! It has been the launching pad for many talented musicians over the years, including the late Dan Fogelberg. The concert took place April 11, 12 & 13. Check out the schedule.
A tremendous crowd enjoyed three days of wonderful music, old friendships & good will ... not to mention the Red Herring's delicious vegetarian food!
Aroma Encore
Kevin had a repeat performance at the Aroma Cafe on Thursday, March 13, at 8:00 PM, followed at 9:00 PM by David Howie & Chad Dunn
... a great show & crowd!
Aroma Cafe is located at 118 N. Neil St. in downtown Champaign.
Check out Aroma's website.
Folk Alliance 2008
The 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference was held February 20-24 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Memphis. It was once AGAIN the best time imaginable! Kevin was there, wearing all of his various musical hats.
Hope you made it too …
Kevin performed at the following Private Showcases:
Wednesday, February 20, 10:20 PM
Charlie Stewart’s Troubador Room First-Timers'
Showcase, Room 1927
Early Thursday, February 21, 12:30 AM
Marilyn Duncan's Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1725
Friday, February 22, 10:30 PM
Mary Battiata’s RedTurningBlue Showcase, Room 1704
(with Krista Detor & Bob Sima)
Early Saturday, February 23, 1:30 AM
Edge City's Third Coast Music Showcase, Room 1925
(with David Stoddard, Matt Harlan & Melissa Greener)
Early Sunday, February 23, 1:00 AM
Marilyn Duncan's Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1725
Soona Songs Recording Contract!
The best news to come out of Folk Alliance is that Kevin will be recording this year with Soona Songs ... very exciting! We'll keep you posted!
Village Liberation
Radio News! ... Kevin's radio show "From the Joshua Tree Inn"
made an appearance on satellite radio XM15 The Village: Village Liberation on Tuesday, February 26, 9:00 AM pacific time (noon eastern time) & Friday, February 29, 9:00 PM pacific time (midnight eastern time).
Thanks to Mary Sue Twohy for this great opportunity!
Krannert Center Performance
Kevin performed at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, IL, on January 17, 2008, as part of the Uncorked wine-tasting series. It was a great turn-out, with lots of old & new friends in attendance. Check out a few photos.
Aroma Cafe Performance
Kevin performed in August 2007 at Aroma Cafe in Champaign, IL along with singer-songwriter & guitarist Michael Kammin. It was a fun time on a beautiful night. Check out some photos.
WEFT Sessions
Kevin performed in October 2007 live on the radio on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, IL, as the featured guest for WEFT Sessions. It was Kevin's pleasure to be accompanied on one tune by the brilliant performance artist Charles Joseph Smith. Check out a few more photos.
CD Release Party, 50th Birthday Party and Celebration of a 1200 Mile Solo Bike Ride!
Kevin gave a live performance of songs from his new CD, You Really Had To Be There, at a CD Release Party at Borders Books and Café in Champaign, IL.
Kevin also celebrated with his family and friends as he relived highlights of his 1200 mile solo bicycle trip to Austin, TX from Urbana, IL (on the heels of his 50th birthday!).
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