Music Style Country

Musical Influences Old & New Country, 50's R & R, Oldtime Fiddlers, & Everything Else

Similar Artists My ultimate jam session would be with Merle Haggard, Willie, Johnny Cash, Waylon, Marty Stuart, Tom T. Hall and Buck Owens.

Artist History Kevin Kienlein, entertainer, songwriter, musician & inspirational speaker, Kevin does it all. When not performing his solo act he can be found repairing violins, jamming, or fishing around the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. He also loves playing darts, pool or speaking at the local Toastmasters club. Kevin plays 10 instruments including guitar, fiddle, bass, tenor banjo, organ, and the "Ukavarious" - a fiddle made out of a toilet plunger. His first exposure to a live audience was his 12 years with the BC Oldtime Fiddlers. From there he performed in several local bands, eventually doing a duo and now is one of the most versatile and popular solo acts throughout the south-central part of BC. Releasing "HeartBeats" was a major step forward and Kevin has just released his current album, "Wishing a Dream", which contains 20 original fiddle tunes. His busy schedule doesn't leave too much extra time, but in addition to performing he is working towards a career in professional speaking incorporated into concert/fundraisers for congenital heart clinics and other medical facilities. Kevin is also writing his autobiography. Born in 1960 with a congenital heart defect, he hopes to motivate others to pursue their goals, aspirations and access their full potential. Kevin's ultimate goals are to obtain a Gold Record and play on the stage of the Grand Old Opry in Nashville.

Group Members On HeartBeats and Wishing a Dream the following AWESOME musicians contributed their talents. Ian Stewart-Steel Guitar, Les Copeland-Guitar, Gene Bretecher 5 String Banjo/Dobro, Rob Dunlop-Bass/Harmony Vocals, Cathy-Ann Wells-Harmony Vocals, Megan Phelps-Harmony Vocals, Brad Krausa-Bass, Curtis Tulman-Harmonica/Sax, Mike Uzick-Drums, Craig Russell-Bass & Stan Ryder-Guitar.

Instruments Guitar, Fiddle, Organ, Piano, Bass, Dobro, Steel, Accordion, Tenor Banjo, "Ukavarious"

Albums HeartBeats & Wishing a Dream

Press Reviews I am looking forward to hearing from all the MP3.COM listeners. I have had many nice comments from EVERYONE who has "HeartBeats" and i am looking forward to BIGGER THINGS from "Wishing a Dream"..

Additional Info $1.00 from the sale of both HeartBeats and Wishing a Dream is being donated to C.A.C.H. See my home page about this.

Location Vernon, British Columbia - Canada

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