Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett, Phil Keaggy, Metallica, J.S. Bach, Steve Bell, Jesse Cook, John Williams, Dave Matthews, Jars of Clay, Barrios, Andrew York, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, John Michael Talbot, Larry Carlton, Lenny Kravitz, Manteca, Miles Davis, Jan Garbarek, Michael Occhipinti, Ralph Towner, Rik Emmett, Rush, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Tommy Walker, X-Japan, Pink Floyd, Rodrigo, Giuliani, Dream Theater
Sounds Like
Don Ross, Michael Hedges, Andy McKee, Oregon, Christopher Parkening, Jesse Cook, Pavlo
“…a marvellous musician…” – Tom Allen, CBC’s Music & Co.
Whether singing an intimate ballad, performing an intricate fugue, creating
stirring world beats, or wailing on a powerful rock anthem, award-winning
singer/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Ramessar has a history of moving
audiences.
A two-time winner of First Place for guitar at the Canadian Music Competitions, Kevin has delighted listeners and critics with music that is "passionate," "beautifully contemplative," and "entirely satisfying" (Wholenote Magazine; The Record). With his honest vulnerability, and skillful musicianship, he draws listeners into an emotional journey through heartfelt stories and captivating songs.
Kevin has been a featured soloist with numerous Canadian orchestras, and
has taken his music to major concert halls and festival stages throughout
Canada, and into Europe and the U.S. His solo and band performances
have earned him accolades from the likes of Pat Metheny and Ron
Sexsmith, and have led to collaborations with Jim Cuddy, Christian McBride,
and Kellylee Evans. Recent appearances include the 2007 Juno Songwriters’
Circle, Good Morning Canada, Canada AM, JunoFest, and opening
performances for Maceo Parker, Tony Bennett, and Chris Botti.
Kevin is often featured on CBC Radio and WNED, and took Second Prize
overall in the 2004 Canadian Music Competition National Stepping Stone
competition. Drawing on his classical education and love of jazz and world
music, Kevin has created an infectious brand of music that evokes praise
from critics and audiences alike.
Love the video perfomance - what a great sound. I hope you and the family are well. You look very busy over the next months but drop by and say hello when you've 5 minutes.
Hello Kevin! It's been too long. How are you? How's life? Looks like you have a pretty busy schedule, set out for ya! I hope the family's well. I'd love to hear from you. :)
KEVIN!! I was surfin around youtube and just watched your stonebridge guitars performance of "Kairos"... absolutely beautiful man, gave me goosebumps! so when r we jammin together again?! i still owe u that cymbal! ben
Hey Kevin, NIce work on Kairos. Really enjoyed your tone and your playing. I will try to catch a show in November or December. Hope all is well. Take care
Can't remember if I said I'd managed to get hold of your album (Sojourn) - and what a fabulous CD it is. It's inspired me to get back to classical and fingerstyle (any tips appreciated).
Hi Kev Hope the Montreal Jazz Fest went well! It was good running into you a while back. All the best and hopefully we can connect sometime soon. Take care Arun www.arunpal.ca
hey kevin! It was really a treat to play with you again. We definitely have to hook up again soon to jam, write and all that stuff! hope you're having a good summer! lima tells me the tour went well, that's awesome! keep in touch dude! ben
I think I've realised what has happened - you've accidentally deleted my comment when you put on your latest tracks - don't worry. I've just listened to kairos which is superb - beautiful even. Great the way you blend and then take over and then how you move the beat on again towards the end. Your music grows on me.
I got that CD from the Church library and well it does have a bunch of songs but we were cut off and it doesn't have Kairos on it.. =( I will bring it tomorrow and you can have a listen.
hey...good thing i only check my myspace once every three months!! but no problem for singing that time a loooong long time ago. ill take a look at the pictures for sure! also, i wanted to ask you if you new of any really good piano teachers. next year when i take a year off, i want to get back into piano and vocal lessons..but i need to find good teachers for both! i want to do more ear training and contemporary piano rather than really conservative stuff. anyways, ill talk to you about it later. have a good one!
I was talking w. the person I know down in Ohio and he said he phoned a bunch of potential places that we could play. The down side is that none of them were interested. I am not sure what places he phoned, maybe we are already playing there, I'm not sure.
HOw many times are we playing while we are in Ohio?
I am super excited for this week!! KIWANAS will be so much fun!
Thanks a lot for doing all this for us! It definately contributes to an awesome last year.
On this weekend that for many of us is all about self-sacrifice, please take some time to consider sponsoring a child through Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion, Plan or World Vision…it only costs about $1 a day. (There are direct links to all four charities on my profile)
