Will Kevans
Biography:
Will Kevans is a UK-based singer-songwriter and master of the catchy pop tune and lyric. His song, ‘Dialling Tone’, recently won Will an award in the prestigious ‘International Songwriting Competition’. It has also been featured on a compilation album released by Universal alongside artists such as James Morrison, the Goo Goo Dolls and Keane.
His unique Nashville-influenced brand of hooky songs have given this performer quite a reputation on the live circuit, where he’s a regular at venues such as The Water Rats, The Borderline and The Fly. He was described by one critic as being ‘Ian McNabb meets Squeeze’. Will is very much one of the new breed of singer-songwriters on the new folk acoustic circuit. His heartfelt and catchy songs reflect life’s experience and the human condition. The thinking man’s Johnny Cash by way of Nick Lowe. Will has just signed a publishing deal with Eaton music former home classic writers Jimmy Webb. These classic 1970s Americana influences sit very well alongside will’s own song writing. This is indicative of Eaton’s commitment to supporting talented new artists. Will played a very successful showcase at CMJ 2009
and has signed a US Album deal with Wildflower Records. The label belongs to the seminal American folk artist of the 60s and 70s Judy Collins, Will has just completed an opening slot for Judy in New York on 21st December 2009 at The Bitter End. Will is currently play listed on BBC Radio 2 .
The names associated with his debut solo album ‘Everything You Do (due for release early in 2010) speak for themselves. He is currently working with producers Ian Grimble (Travis, Manic Street Preachers and The Enemy) Gavin Monaghan (The Editors, Ryan Adams, The Twang) and Andy Hughes (The Orb, Basement Jaxx). The album also features slide guitar legend Al Perkins (who has performed with the likes of Gram Parsons, The Eagles, Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris). Guest vocals come from former Beautiful South songstress Alison Wheeler whilst keyboard skills are provided by James Blunt’s pianist Paul Beard. Further guitar excellence is supplied by ex Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist Elliot Randall, whose guitar solo on ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ has entered the annuls of rock history He has recently returned from 2 showcases for this year’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto where he also recorded 2 new tracks for the album with Tom McKay at Canterbury Studios. The new tracks were mixed by Bowie/Prince producer Mark Plati in New York. The album has now been mastered at Abbey Road studios , the first single Everything you do was released on October 20th 2008 through IRL Records (Damien Dempsey). The Album is due for release on February 1st on Stunt Dog Records through Cadiz and Universal. Will has just completed a 3 week UK TOUR Starting at The Royal Squadron Isle of Wight and ending in Glasgow. Will is also happy to announce a Gibson Guitar endorsement for the tour .The 9 day UK Album tour will start on Feb 1st 2010 in London at Hoxton Underbelly. Will shall return to New York in mid February for some more gigs until early march. The anticipated US Album release being September 2010 on Wildflower.
Here’s what the critics say about Will:-
‘Messing About At the Weekend’ is a classy calling card. The bluesy guitar and adventurous use of a string quartet marks it out’
MOJO MAGAZINE
‘Promising up and coming songsmith/performer, Kevans purveys his stylish and accomplished, rootsy, pop influenced rock. His sensitive and mature talent’
TIME OUT
‘Catchy debut single’
SUNDAY TIMES
‘Johnny Cash meets Pulp’
Tom McKay (producer)
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Sample Tracks
| Track Name | Play Track |
| Dailling Tone |
Websites
http://www.myspace.com/willkevans
http://www.willkevans.com