Dressing In Layers:
Keith Ingals: Electric Guitar
Don Rawson Upright Bass
Kevin Rumley: Drums & Percussion
Kevin Scanlon Band:
Matthew Whittman: Guitars
Cary Fridley: Bass
Ian Harrod: Bass
for additional upcoming shows
The Queen Anne's Revenge
Influences
Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, Greg Brown, and John Prine
Kevin began his journey into song-writing in his early teens, and has been a prolific lyricist ever since. The first instrument Kevin played seriously was the guitar, and has since developed a refreshingly traditional finger-picking style that is suited to the songs he writes and performs. Whether it's an original piece or the works of Elizabeth Cotten to Townes Van Zandt, Kevin is able to perform a very authentic sound, especially when his harmonica is hanging from his harness.
In the mid 90's, Kevin's taste in music started to shift to historical cultural music. . Walking into a local pub during an open Irish jam would change him as a musician. This music has a simple honesty in both the subject matter and music arrangement, which is what ended up the foundation for Kevin Scanlon as a musician. It opened up a world of new music study, including old European folk music, Irish sea shanties, old country and bluegrass. Logically, his next instrument of interest was the banjo. He developed competent technique in both claw-hammer(old time)and 3 finger(bluegrass) styles. Now Kevin had the tools in his bag to perform century old folk music as well as popular modern music. Add a very unique vocal timbre and lyrics written for the common man about the real world around us, and we have a well rounded, straight forward artist who's message needs to be heard.
In the past years, Kevin has toured all over the eastern seaboard playing with a diverse group of artists, as well as solo performing. He has performed with a professional vocal ensemble, a few bluegrass groups, folk projects, rock and roll, and projects in Irish music from traditional to modern Irish punk. Currently residing in rural North Carolina, his art having been tempered by his life experience, Kevin has come into his own. His very original sound is defined and polished. Now all that remains is to spread his message to the public.
Good. I'm double checking to verify that Pisgah pulled another "oops, we got the date wrong that we booked you for but we'll never admit it." I seem to remember being in the same room with you when we booked this gig months back for Oct 2 but I suppose the powers that be want it on Oct 1. Both your and my myspace page show Oct 2 for the record. Did you ever hear the joke about the musican who goes to Heaven? Yeah, they actually let one in- but they made him load in through the side door so the owners wouldn't see him. Onward and upwards.
And on the Second Stage: Flowers for Faye, Greystone Chapel, Wake the Fallen, Written in Red, Jon Lloyd Band, Runaway City, Crimson Refuge, and Philmont!
Video documentation of a performance piece by my friend Nate Kassel who rode around on his bike slapping high-fives to people who were trying to hail taxi cabs in NYC. Enjoy!
Got the CD last week! Thanks for it! the Post Office tore apart the case in the shipping but the CD was fine. We sound Good!!! Hope you are having good travels and we'll catch up down the line!
thanks for the add, check out my music and let me know what ya think, also check out Oliver Twisted, he's great, If you can get out tonight I will be playing the Acoustic Coffeehouse in J.C. TN
Hey Folks,
Just spreading the word about a special show this Thursday July 30th at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC.
Grupo Fantasma with special guests Sol Driven Train. Tickets are only 10.00 in Advance (you can get them at www.thegreyeagle.com), and 15.00 at the door
The last Grupo show in town sold out, so get your tickets in advance!
It is going to be one special night of music, and we hope to see you there!
Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali August 1 to perform with Elijah Emmanuel and the Revelations. Come out and show some love!
A typical Kevin Kinsella set includes his new original reggae, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant music and classic JBB songs.
Hey cracker, while you're diversifying your bonds, check out the profile for a new "friend" we have called Lazy John. The first song on their profile is called "Brad Walters" I'm gonna steal it by God and learn it to throw into the mix. You should learn it too, cracker.
Modo ( http://www.modomusic.net ) will be performing at the Emerald Lounge on Saturday, July 4th with The Discordian Society. Check out the myspace for new tracks from the upcoming Self-titled EP. Show starts right after the fireworks.
Big Daddy wants the lil' Buddha to come on home back to the chicken coop from the Abuse Farm. He's tired of farming and yearns to ingest Vitamin D directly from the sun instead. You're a goombah if you delete this message.
Thank you so much Kevin for honoring us with your precious friendship.... We hope your morning is blessed with Love and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again !!
Just wanted to reach out and let you know that Modo ( http://www.modomusic.net ) will be performing at the Orange Peel on Saturday, June 6th with Josh Blake and the Big Money Band. Check out the myspace for new tracks from the upcoming Self-titled EP. We hope to see you there!
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