Perform with:
David Ruscitti - Drums and Percussion
Matt Turowski - Electric Bass, Upright Bass
Chris Arter - Electric Bass
Influences
The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, the music of Motown, Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, my first guitar teacher - Robert Ferry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Pass, Nirvana, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Brian McKnight, James Taylor, and many others...
Sounds Like
Press Quotes
The following print magazines and online periodicals had this to say about Kyle Justin's debut CD, Live at the Tin Angel:
August '07
DailyVault.com
“Holy Ghost may not have gloss or frills, but it nevertheless packs more of a punch than all the slick production in the world. [Holy Ghost] boasts stunningly detailed imagery... [while being] simultaneously heartbreaking and breathtaking. Live at the Tin Angel is a mature and resonant debut from an artist with obvious potential.”
~Melanie Love
July '07
Skuawk.com
"[Kyle] will definitely impress and inspire listeners with his jazz and soulful compositions and passionate lyrics... To say this is a remarkable album [is] an understatement."
~Marcos Bernal-Salas
April '07
The Celebrity Cafe - CD Review
"[Kyle] Justin's powerful lyrics more than make up for [the lack of instrumentation] and even the most instrumentally superior record is surpassed with Justin's quixotic stanzas and dreamy undertones."
~Sari N. Kent
April '07
Sound The Sirens
"The disc opens with the beautiful sing-along Gabrielle,...... and finally end[s] with Justin's magnum opus Holy Ghost. If nothing else, you owe it to yourself to snag this one off of iTunes. It's definitely a beautiful, beautiful song."
(www.soundthesirens.com)
~Trent Under
November '06
"...a smooth sound that highlights his exquisite voice."
"...And So It Goes... is enlightening in its honesty."
"...he sings with passion and emotion."
~Pulse Weekly
September '06
"Kyle Justin's music is always played from the soul in a heartfelt manner. He is a joy to watch and has a charisma like none other." ~Jesse Lorton
July '06
"His music is . . . engaging."
~Philadelphia Metblogs
May '06
"Kyle Justin's heart & soul shines brightly through his music... a true poet in song and is ready to make his mark on the Philly singer-songwriter scene." ~Scott Wellborn Proprietor MarsRed Music
Awards & Honors
Currently Received Over 5,000,000 Online Plays
~Composed Internationally Popular Theme Song for YouTube's 10th Most Subscribed character/video director, The Angry Video Game Nerd
Stand Out Performer
"Cream: The Best of Philly Rising"
World Cafe Live
Honourable Mention
Berklee's "We Are Listening"
Singer/Songwriter Awards:
"What A Woman Should Be" & "In Mystery"
Top 5 Finalist
Bon Jovi and Q102 Present
Philadelphia's "Have A Nice Gig" Contest
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Bio
Earning rave reviews from fans and critics alike, Kyle Justin has been steadily making his mark on the Philadelphia region. Quickly garnering commercial radio airplay nationwide, his engaging music and style have made him a staple in acoustic rooms and popular venues in the Philly area and beyond. The Philadelphia music scene is saying Kyle's interesting guitar voicings, soulful melodies, and thoughtful lyrics come from a "true poet" with "engaging music."
Kyle’s inspiration and influences are varied – from Motown, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, to many of today’s artists. As a singer/songwriter he uses both his influences and personal experiences to compose songs that merge the styles of pop and soul. Weaving imagery with emotion, his music is bound to captivate.
Recent Highlights: Currently received over 8,000,000 Online Plays for the Internationally Popular Satirical Theme Song Kyle composed for YouTube's 10th Most Subscribed Character, The Angry Video Game Nerd; Debut CD released, "Kyle Justin - Live At the Tin Angel"; "Have A Nice Gig" Contest - Top Five Finalist in Philadelphia; Airplay on college and commercial radio stations nationwide; Weekly Winner "Cream: The Best of Philly Rising" World Cafe Live's Competition (Philadelphia, PA)
Past Venues (Partial List): Electric Factory (Philadelphia, PA), Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA), World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA), Kimmel Center - Philly Pops Holiday Chorus (Philadelphia, PA), The Fire (Philadelphia, PA), Pontiac Grille (Philadelphia, PA), Steel City (Phoenixville, PA), MilkBoy (Ardmore, PA), Puck (Doylestown, PA), Chaplin's (Spring City, PA), Home Fine Art Gallery (Mount Holly, NJ), The Bitter End (New York, NY)
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We appreciate the love and betta believe Da Neighborhood Hustlaz are on their grind, sun up to sun down. come see what the fuss is about all about. 804 got talent, VA'S next to be exposed, our sound is swagga induced, lyrically driven and oh yea our beats are made by the great SO SO DEF producer YOUNG JUVE. HOW WE GOING TO LOSE??? Much Love to all Artists doin their thing. 1
HOLY SHIT!!!!! KYLE omg you look amazzzzzing!!! look at u ! when the hell did u become a rock star!!??? omg i cant wait to see u play , ur music is great im sooooo proud of u , u were such a lil shy shit lol awwww i miss you, im definately tryin to get to the reunion! hope to see u there.. hit me up!! xoxoxxooxoxoxoxoxoxox u sexy beast u lol
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