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)
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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Please vote everyday for these cuties!!!! I would love it if they won!!! Its a little effort and I would be sooo appreciative!!! :):) PLEASE VOTE EVERY DAY!!! TILL NOV 17TH :):)
The link is posted on my page as well. This is for the Gap Casting Call contest. Please share it with everyone you know!!! I appreciate all your support!!! Keep this going for me!!!!! :)
hey thanx for adding me love your music its great to listen i have some in my sidekick playlist and that epsiode with u and the nerd playing battletoads thats classic lol
Kyle, your music is intriguing, artistic, inspiring, unique and very soulful. I am pleased and honored to be your myspace friend and hope that one day you'll shine in stardom. Just amazing, man!!
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