Miles Davis, Duane Allman, Frank Zappa, Jorma Kaukonen, Charles Mingus, Bruce Cockburn, John Coltrane, Todd Rundgren, Bob Dylan, Salif Keita, Mari Boine, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead, John McLaughlin, Thelonious Monk, Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Steve Howe & YES, Pete Townshend & The Who, Weather Report, Paul Simon, Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Josef Zawinul, Paulo Coelho, The Beatles, Hazrat Inayat Khan, Wayne Shorter, Jacques Brel, Mike Keneally, Television, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Emily Remler, Rumi, Herbie Hancock, Joy Division, John Trudell, Gil Evans, Thich Nhat Hanh, Warren Zevon, Hafiz, Robert Pirsig, Phil Ochs, Robert Fripp & King Crimson, Nektar, McCoy Tyner, Nick Drake, Bob Marley, Oregon, Rush, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Kate Bush, Jimmy Page, Victor Jara, Terry Kath, Curtis Mayfield, Joy Harjo, Jeff Beck, Mike Scott, Dougie MacLean, Lowell George & Little Feat, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Tori Amos, Husker Du, Laura Nyro, The Ramones, Patti Smith, Steely Dan, and many others
風格近似
Me. Some have compared my Singer/Songwriter style to Warren Zevon, Mike Scott, Bruce Cockburn, and Ian Anderson. Electric guitar influences are listed above.
Music is a powerful language. It has extraordinary transformative power, both for the musician and listener. It's what I'm always trying to tap into, regardless of the musical style or setting.
I am an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician/bandleader. I have a few CD releases out currently and I've been fortunate to work with some very talented musicians. In addition to my guitars and vocals, my 10 song CD, "The Road Home", features John Miceli (Meatloaf, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow) on Drums and Al Improta on bass. "Liana's Lonely", a CD single that received a lot of college radio airplay, features Joe Chirco (Zen Tricksters) on drums and Nick Dimichino (Nine Days) on bass. "Greed and Fear" was recorded at NYC session wiz Geoffrey Armes's studio - Geoffrey and I play all instruments on this one and it features Ljuba Castot on backing vocals.
I am very happy to be playing lead guitar for The Kathy Fleischmann Band. We have finished mixing our 1st CD (Kathy has released 4 CDs already as a solo artist). The songs and performances are outstanding - you can pick up a copy by clicking HERE.
My original jazz group, True to Life, was selected one of the Best Unsigned Bands by Musician Magazine in 1990. Since the late 1990's I have returned to my songwriting and Rock roots. I have eclectic tastes as a listener and as a player. I enjoy performing solo, but I also enjoy working within the context of a band. I perform regularly in the NY area. My music has received international airplay and is available via most download services (like iTunes/Rhapsody) for digital download or from CDBaby.com. I have created a reputation for writing insightful and moving songs as well as my skills as a guitarist.
www.mcleodmusic.com
I have performed at:
Googie's Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room), NYC
Ulysses, NYC
The Sidewalk Cafe, NYC
Downtime, NYC
CBGB's Gallery, NYC
Kavehaz, NYC
The Alphabet Lounge, NYC
The Pisces Cafe, LI
The Eclectic Cafe, LI
The Port Jefferson Music Festival, LI
The Sayville Summer Festival, LI
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, Wash DC
Caribou Coffee, VA
Java Juice and Art Cafe, PA
...And Many Other Venues
One reviewer had this to say about a NYC performance: "There's a calm surety about his touch, no youthful angst and histrionics here, just an inexorable voice that bores deep from his experience into yours."
"Kevin is about as fine a guitar player as you'll ever hear. He is capable of getting a great tone out of both electric and acoustic guitars." - 20th Century Guitar magazine, Sept. 2003
"The Road Home... is one of those few albums where I can honestly say I like every number. It's hard to pick a favorite." - Good Times Magazine
"In a time where even the singer/songwriter is wrapped up in plastic and processed like government cheese by the industry, there are still saving graces out there who write songs that are both lyrically and musically intelligent. Kevin McLeod and his solo CD debut, "The Road Home", falls within this "saving grace" category." - Space Junkie Magazine
"I have followed McLeod since his days with the jazz/pop and instrumental duo 'DeStefano & McLeod' and thoroughly enjoy the new CD." - Aural Fix Communique
"If youre going to go for an earthy, stripped-down sound without fancy production work, your songwriting skills had better be good. Fortunately, Kevin McLeods got that covered. " -Indie-Music.com review of McLeod's "The Road Home"
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I haven't been able to check comments for very long time. I just saw this now. I've been keeping company with facebook. If you're on there, please add me. I hope your summer has been magnificent. I'm pumping out the jams 2 at a time, Thank God for that. Blessed be. JG
Always good to hear from the Kev.... in fact I was meaning to call you, just that life keeps roaring on. I'm glad the parts are sitting well in the mix.
I'll have to make it out to the city to catch you some time then. My office is 46th & 6th, but I've been a virtual employee which has been great since it frees up some time for writing songs. I'll keep checking your page and see when I can make it out to a show. I'll let you know when my crew is ready for our gigs. The day job has kept me busy, but music is always calling!!!
Yes, OP is incredible and definitely a band of character and substance. Take Me As I Am is probably my favorite, but I can honestly leave that album on all day and never tire of it. It takes me to another place and helps me to write new music every time.
I can go on and on about their music.....:-)
Have a great day and keep tapping into your creative energy. You've got some great stuff. Best of luck and always find the joy in what you do. People like me really appreciate the time and effort you put into your work. Thx for sharing it on the .www!!! and connecting w/ me.
Thanks so much for your comment. It meant a lot coming from someone as accomplished as yourself. Great tunes!
October Project was and still is my favorite band of all time. That first album is a magical experience everytime I listen to it. They are awesome people too. I got to meet Emil, Julie, and Marina a few years ago. Julie and I write to each other on myspace from time to time. It's amazing how you can connect so easily to talented people on the web these days.
I hope to meet you in person some day. Let me know if you have any local gigs around the Babylon area. I'll definitely try to make it out.
Thanks for the friendship. Your name sounds so familiar to me. I used to sing a lot in the Texas area when I was growing up. Nice music. Hope you get a chance to stop in and say Hello.
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