Artist description Bridging the gap between folk, pop and rock, singer/songwriter Kevin Wood has created a musical genre all of his own.

Music Style Pop/Folk

Similar Artists Paula Cole, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Billy Joel, Elton John

Artist History Collaborating the sounds of such influential artists as the Indigo Girls, Paula Cole, Billy Joel and Elton John, Kevin adds to the mix a twist of R&B, and just a dab of musical theatre. Always accompanying himself on the piano, Kevin proves to make each performance a refreshing and uplifting experience. His songwriting has been described as "emotionally profound and musically potent," and in 2000 this hallmark style of Kevin's was recognized nationally when he received honorable mention in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for his song, Drive. "What we really need right now is a road trip...," says Kevin with a genuine smile, and his words come from personal experience. A small-town Wyoming native, Kevin first ventured off to college for musical theatre in Colorado, but soon realized he had put his main love of songwriting aside. Soon he was off to the school of his dreams-- Berklee College of Music, in Boston--to put his songwriting in the forefront of his studies. At Berklee he established himself as both a seasoned songwriter and a confident, natural performer. He dazzled audiences in numerous showcases, received awards from both the vocal and songwriting departments, and by his graduation in 2001, had performed as a lead vocalist in an honorary concert for the present Walter Becker and Donald Fagen of Steely Dan. Since his graduation, Kevin has been planning for his upcoming album Haven't Had Enough, due to be released by this summer. He will be going back to Boston to make the CD, after presently taking a small and refreshing hiatus back in his Yellowstone-country hometown. Renewed and refreshed, Kevin is ready to make his small-town-boy dreams of stardom come true. Make sure to be attentively listening for Kevin's voice to be heard on the radio, for this boy is soon going to put Wyoming on the map!!

Albums Haven't Had Enough

Press Reviews Berklee Groove - April 2, 2001 Review of "Pop/Rock Live" show by Tara Johnson "A not-so-new face for the audience was Kevin Wood. The song "Renaissance," written, arranged and directed by Wood, was one of the show's most beautiful pieces. With a set of live strings and Kevin playing the piano, singing, and directing, "Renaissance" was breathtaking." Berklee Groove - February, 2001 Review of gig at Chops Lounge by Simone Black "Energy, talent, personality, and pose were all evident at Chops Lounge on Friday February 2, 2001. Surrounded by his talented band members David Kidd, Max Koteen, and Skye Lewin, Kevin performed upbeat tunes and ballads that drew the crowd into his world. I caught up with him on Friday to ask him some questions about his show. SB: Why should people come and see you? KW: Because people need a different type of music. SB: What is your biggest motivation? KW: I see myself making it big some day, if I keep working and doing everything I can to be heard. The song of the night was "Overdue Leases." It took everyone by surprise, creating a silence that caused mixed emotions. It was about the people that have passed away and are very close to Kevin's heart. Kevin is collaborating the sounds of Indigo Girls and Paula Cole to his work, creating an uplifting listening experience. I suggest for all those that were unable to make it to this past show to check him out at the Youth Hostel (Hemenway and Haviland alongside 1140 Boylston) on Feb. 18 at 8:15. This is a performance that all should check out."

Location Boston, MA - USA

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