Artist description Former Genghis Angus frontman and songwriter Allen Kitselman is out on his own. Hailed as one of Americas finest rising songwriters, his deeply personal music has been described as having "lyrics that reach down your throat and grab your guts"..."Literal and unfettered hitting you solidly somewhere between the sternum and the solar plexus" and " These are lyrics for those who are not easily impressed...for those who recognize the facile and shun it"

Music Style Americana-rock singer/songwriter

Musical Influences Neil Young, Mary Chapin Carpenter, James Taylor, Steve Earle

Similar Artists Neil Young, Clapton, Lennon, Eagles, McMurtry

Artist History Allen Kitselman, Frontman and songwriter for the band Genghis Angus is out on his own. The band had been kickin' around the Virginia countryside for close to eight years. Two national releases, "Echo Park"(1996)and "12 Days"(1998)both produced by Mike Wanchic (John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, Why Store, Cowboy Mouth, James Mcmurtry) received widespread critical acclaim.

Group Members Allen Kitselman

Albums Echo Park (1996), 12 Days, (1998)

Press Reviews Kitselman writes about real people and the small epiphanies that help them survive with dignity in a world often with little mercy, Billboard Lyrics that reach down your throat and grab your guts, Kitselman deals with what he knows-- real-life. The lyrics are literal and unfettered, hitting you solidly somewhere between the sternum and the solar plexus, Vermont Standard A heady mix of earnest music that draws inspiration from equal parts folk, country and straight ahead rock and roll, Mountain Times Cut to the bone rural rock, real substance, Billboard. The songwriting is mature and unrestrained, the musicianship is well beyond extraordinary, Independent Songwriter Magazine

Additional Info Rare Christmas disc featuring

Location Kensington, MD - USA

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