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Tim Krekel
Rock / Acoustic / Folk Rock

		The reason for the season...is soul! LOUISVILLE, Kentucky United States Profile Views: 45887 Last Login: 6/29/2009
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Member Since	2/28/2006
Band Website	www.timkrekel.com
Sounds Like	Discography Soul Season World Keeps Turnin Happy Town Underground L & N Perfect World Out Of The Corner Over The Fence (The Sluggers) Crazy Me
Type of Label	Major

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About Tim Krekel

Kentucky-bred Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist Tim Krekel has stunned listeners with his soulful grooves and knockout passionate performances for years.Yet, he remains a welcome, new discovery for many outside of the Southeast US. Befriended and endorsed as a ³personal favorite² early in his career by John Belushi, the modest Krekel has a massive recording and touring history with icons such as Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, Bo Diddley, Tracy Nelson, Delbert McClinton and others. He has enjoyed several Billboard chart-toppers and 1 Hits; and is ranked as the 150th Greatest Artist of All Time on WFPK/Louisville's "Fortunate 500" and had FOUR songs listed in WFPK's "2001 Greatest Songs of All Time".

Tim's music is as pleasing and accessible as his gentle smile and fun-loving demeanor. And it often rocks with impressively-famous guitar riffs and sticky melodies. With subtle, literate themes of love, kindness and compassion, it is easy to be taken by the sheer poetry of songs like "Angel's Share" and the simple Country-Rock anthem-like mantra of "I Love Everybody."

With nine albums to his credit, Tim's current record - Soul Season - features the Tim Krekel Orchestra (which includes the stellar horn section of NRBQ) and continues to garner critical praise and airplay on US radio, as does his work on more acoustic recordings such as World Keeps Turning. His compelling music and notable live show whether solo or with the full Orchestra have made him an in-demand artist at venues like Hippie Jack¹s Americana Music & Art Festival in Tennessee, the Sunbanks Festival in Washington and the world-famous Bluebird Café.

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Tim has PERFORMED & shared the stage WITH: Jimmy Buffett Billy Swan Bo Diddley Delbert McClinton Skeeter Davis Steve Forbert Tracy Nelson Pam Tillis Marshall Chapman Lonnie Mack Sam Bush and many, many others.

...and has SONGS RECORDED BY: Jerry Reed - Dr. Feelgood Shakin' Stevens Canned Heat Alan Jackson Kathy Mattea Patty Loveless Crystal Gayle Jason & the Scorchers Vern Gosdin Rick Nelson Lonnie Mack BJ Thomas Delbert McClinton Aaron Tippin Deana Carter Kim Richey and others.

"Krekel's A VETERAN NASHVILLE SONGWRITER but though he's penned a hit for Patty Loveless and worked with Jimmy Buffett, left on his own he's never been anything but AN R&B-DRENCHED ROCKER. [HIS] SONGS AND PERFORMANCES ARE BOTH ON FIRE." --Dave Marsh, Rock & Rap Confidential

"[Tim Krekel's music] narrowly edges out the SUAVE WORLD-WEARY COUNTRY-SOUL of Nick Lowe's At My Age." --Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

"As a performer, he is straight out of the roadhouse, singing in a gruff voice, tearing off STINGING GUITAR SOLOS, and playing GUTBUCKET BLUES-ROCK." --AllMusic.com

"TWANGY, SOULFUL SONGS as smart as they are catchy." --No Depression Magazine

"While THE SONGS ARE REALLY THE THING here, Krekel supplies plenty of guitar. Hello Baby has Chuck Berry-style playing. Slide guitar highlights I Love Everybody and I Can't Help Myself, and acoustic is mixed with electric on ŒBe With You, a soulful song of yearning that also features a FABULOUS VOCAL from Krekel. This is TRULY A HIDDEN TREASURE." --John Heidt, Vintage Guitar Review

"Tim Krekel is one of American Rock n Roll's great unknowns." --CD Review Magazine

"Tim Krekel is the BEST GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD." -- John Belushi

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TOP TEN The current album - "Soul Season" - on XM Radio's X-Country, Channel 12

1 HIT - "Turning Away" recorded by Crystal Gayle (1984), written by Tim Krekel

1 HIT - "You Can Feel Bad" recorded by Patty Loveless (1997), written by Tim Krekel & Matraca Berg

TOP 30 BILLBOARD Top Country Singles & Tracks - "Cry on the Shoulder of the Road"- recorded by Martina McBride, written by Tim Krekel & Matraca Berg

MAJOR MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK - "Come Around" - recorded by Kim Richey, written by Tim Krekel & Kim Richey - used in the 1999 Kevin Costner film, "For Love of the Game"

BMI COUNTRY AWARD (1997) - "You Can Feel Bad" - written by Tim Krekel & Matraca Berg

"ESSENTIAL ARTISTS A-Z" (2000) - as recognized by WFPK/Louisville

"The GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME" (2001) - WFPK/Louisville listeners awarded FOUR of Tim's compositions

The 333 BEST POP SONGS of the 2000s (2008)- "Wilson Picket" by Tim Krekel recognized on Automic Blog
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banana fridget freckle©	Jul 16 2009 2:09 AM tim krekel the musician will be missed by many... but i will miss my daddy. i love you so much. ill never be the same
Chris Boone	Jul 10 2009 8:07 PM First time I've been able to come here in a bit and I knew what I'd find...such love we had for this man has been well placed, play on my friend and we will keep on tryin to Love One Another
Music That Matters: KY, VA, WV	Jul 9 2009 7:56 PM MUSIC THAT MATTERS KY, VA and WV Compilation Album ALMOST COMPLETE. What an honor for us to work with the great INDY POWER while serving a cause. Its been great to see artists and fan bases unite to energize the music scene over-all while making a differance and the Music Matter!!!! 24 artists and counting as we near our mastering date on July 25th. THANK YOU
CT ROBINSON	Jul 4 2009 6:04 PM I miss ya brother.
Joey St. Amand	Jul 3 2009 10:17 PM God bless you Tim and rest in peace.
marlo	Jul 3 2009 9:12 PM Good bye, Tim. Thanks for the incredible music!
Marty (Louisville)	Jul 2 2009 11:32 PM Thanks to Tim's family and friends for the celebration of his life at the Vernon Club...so great to hear his music played live again...thanks for letting all of us be a part of it
ROCKIN HORSE bassman	Jun 30 2009 12:40 PM All of us will miss you Tim, hope you find some great one's to play music with on the other side...peace...namaste!
Andrew Mann	Jun 29 2009 6:12 PM I wish I couldve made it to the Parade yesterday. Tim Krekel was and always will be a bright and shining soul. Thank God for Tim Krekel.
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Billy Roy Danger & the Rectifiers	Jun 28 2009 6:31 PM Saddened that I cannot be with all my friends and loved ones as they celebrate the life of an incredible musician and a very close friend. Today, My Heart is in Ky. My tears flow here. RIP my friend.
rick	Jun 28 2009 2:51 AM thanks for everything, the music scene in louisville won't be the same. RIP
♪ Wichita ♪™ Official Myspace	Jun 26 2009 4:27 PM So sorry to hear this. Tim was always so kind to me. The real deal of a human being. Got to record with Tim and I'll cherish that time forever. Rest in peace my friend.
Birmingham Steve Is Sparky	Jun 26 2009 4:19 AM Tim was one of the kindest people I ever met in "the business". Will have many fond memories; from his guitar work on the "Son of a Son of a Sailor" album to walking Bourbon Street with him in 2002. Here's a playlist of Tommy Womack playing Eddie's Attic; with Tim & Marshall Chapman. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1BC208B07CDF5AAD
larry bryant	Jun 26 2009 3:11 AM rip brother
~Carol~	Jun 26 2009 12:15 AM Anytime Tim played anywhere, you know there was going to be a good time. My friends and I always tried to see him when he was in Louisville performing. The last time I saw him on stage was in January of this year at ADI. We danced with Debra to Happy Town and all his other songs as well. It was so much fun. He was an extremely talented musician and will be sadly missed. Your music will live on and on Tim and so will your memory. My thoughts and prayers are with the Krekel family and all the fellow Krekel fans as well.
Dana	Jun 26 2009 12:10 AM May your soul rest in peace. Godspeed
In search of the Paranormal	Jun 25 2009 9:01 PM We will miss you Tim RIP my friend
george stearman	Jun 25 2009 6:16 PM thank you so much for sharing your gift with the world. your spirit and your MUSIC will live forever! keep em jamming up there hoss...
StoneWheel	Jun 25 2009 6:07 PM Our best wishes to Tims family and friends. He touched a lot of people.
Tom Boone	Jun 25 2009 3:55 PM I can't say that I really knew Tim. I just always was an admirer. He reprepresented to me what I wanted to be as a musician. I'll never get there, but his memory will live on in his music.
Denny Wheatley	Jun 25 2009 3:11 PM Not much I can say right now... I'm honored to have know Tim. My love to Deb and his youngsters. Your old man was special.
Genuine Sweetie	Jun 25 2009 3:04 PM Louisville has lost a truly unique and talented soul ... Rest In Peace, Tim. Thanks for every single song and sharing your story. It was a privilege to know you, even if it was only for a short time. God Speed to his family, and many, many friends.
banana fridget freckle©	Jun 25 2009 1:23 PM this is angela krekel not anna. Yes, Tim Krekel was a gifted musician and writer of beautiful songs. I was his #1 fan for a long time. But what I remember most is coming home with Tim in those baggy shorts, T-shirt and slippers. He'd be finishing up dinner or washing dishes. I'd bring Anna home from day care after I'd gotten off work, he'd already gotten Katy from school....,our evening together began. Who I will miss so very much is Jason, Nathan, Katy and Anna's Daddy. Angela Krekel
SoundCastle Productions	Jun 25 2009 11:40 AM RIP MY FRIEND

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