Artist description I run an artist-owned record label in Boston, MA.WaterBoat Music donates all profits from the sale of our newest release Trust to worthy causes such as the Sierra Club and the American Liver Foundation.Download free cuts from our first CD, "This Distant Light", and if you dig it, go to our site and buy the new CD, "Trust".The music is influenced by Catie Curtis, Ellis Paul, Guy Clark, and Lyle Lovett. "Trust" features performances by the Burns Sisters, The Swinging Steaks and Paula Cole guitarist Kevin Barry.Billboard Magazine says:"...soulful...between John Gorka and John Fogerty."

Music Style Progressive, contemporary folk

Musical Influences James Taylor and Bruce Cockburn meet Patty Larkin, Guy Clark and the Beatles at Mardi Gras

Similar Artists Dire Straits, Duke Levine, Patty Larkin, The Beatles, John Prine, Guy Clark...hell, download a song and tell us what YOU think!

Artist History After many years of critical success and hard work, we have just inked our very first national distribution deal with Goldenrod. We're now going into Borders nationally as well as other fine indie retail stores. This is our first chance to really get our music to the people, and help out in causes we believe in. Obviously, the more music we sell, the better our chances of making a positive impact....that's why we're also on MP3...getting the music to the masses!

Group Members Kevin McCluskeyWoody GiessmannMichael RivardDave LiminaKevin Barry

Instruments Guitars, etc.

Albums "This Distant Light" and "Trust"

Press Reviews “...keenly observed, intelligently crafted songwriting...an original...”Ken Capobianco/Billboard Magazine“Acoustic rocker Kevin McCluskey performs admirably and is a quality singer-songwriter.”Steve Morse/The Boston Globe“...wonderfully soulful...between John Fogerty and John Gorka...this is tasty stuff...”Larry Flick/Billboard Magazine“Kevin, thanks for the CD...it’s really enjoyable.”Bruce Cockburn/True North Records“...funky stuff, reminiscent of Ry Cooder and Nick Lowe.”T-Bone Wolk/former bassist/Saturday Night Live“Kevin draws you in with the melody, then grabs your heart with emotional, gutsy lyrics.”Catie Curtis/Hear Music“...echoes of Bruce Springsteen and Warren Zevon - I love it!”Barbara Kessler/Songwriter“If the acoustic music scene had more of Kevin’s fiery edge, we’d shake that campfire kumbaya thing in a heartbeat.”Vance Gilbert/Rounder Records “Kevin’s music, like him, is lively and entertaining. He possesses a wealth of musical knowledge - I hear everybody from Elvis Costello to the Velvet Underground. Great melodies!”Ellis Paul/Rounder Records

Additional Info Download our first cd for free. go to our site, buy "Trust" and help support The Sierra Club!

Location Boston, MA - USA

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