Artist description Often described as a classic style Singer-Songwriter, Kevin writes songs that are very contemporary, brimming with fresh ideas, delivered from a unique perspective, and sung with a distinct voice. You have not heard songs like these before. They are filled with strangeness, beauty, imagination, intelligence and humour, often swirled together. Songs like Sandra Bernhard, Something Like Happiness and I Ain't Losing Sleep (Over Losing You), are good illustrations. Adds Jodi Krangle, creator/webmaster of the invaluable songwriting resource The Muse's Muse (www.musesmuse.com), "Kevin has a way of creating songs that touch you deeply at the same time that they make you laugh. That's a unique talent and one that a discerning audience will definitely appreciate." Kevin has a finesse on the six-string that recalls a point somewhere between Paul Simon and Robbie Robertson, bursting with melodic opening riffs and complimentary phrases lining each song. Interestingly, an equal number of Kevin's professional performances have seen him playing keyboards or bass backing bands like Hard Kandy and Crossroad Jam. Also unusual at times, are the brief and witty introductions to his more personal songs, preventing the audience from drowning in their mood. With many songwriters, we might be subjected to a long-winded monologue, detailing the emotional sub-text that inspired the song we are waiting to hear. Zarnett allows us to experience the songs for ourselves, as if they are written not to give us answers drawn from his experience, but arm us with questions so we can explore our own.

Music Style Alternative Folk Rock/Singer-Songwriter

Musical Influences Paul Westerberg, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Josh Rouse, Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Jayhawks, Wilco, Robbie Robertson, Zombies, Radiohead, Beatles, Jude Cole, Big Star, Beach Boys, Matthew Sweet, Van Dyke Parks, Carole King, Marshall Crenshaw, P.F Sloan, Ron Sexsmith

Similar Artists Blue Rodeo, Paul Simon, REM, Duncan Sheik, Bruce Cockburn, Son Volt

Instruments Guitar, Keys, Bass, Harmonica

Albums Scribbled Secret Notebooks

Location Richmond Hill, Ontario - Canada

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