Kevin Kinsella Explained

Kevin Kinsella
Instrument:Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Label:I Town Records
ROIR
Shanachie Records
Associated Acts:John Brown's Body
10 Foot Ganja Plant
Tribulations
Website:www.kevinkinsella.com
Background:solo_singer
Years Active:1987–Present
Genre:Reggae
Roots Reggae
Americana
Origin:Ithaca, New York

Kevin Kinsella is a reggae and roots rock musician who has participated in 28 studio albums since 1987. He is a founding member of John Brown's Body[1] and 10 Foot Ganja Plant. He lives in Ithaca, New York. He has been noted as one of the pioneers of the American reggae scene[2] and has been called "Father of East Coast Reggae".[3]

History

In 1987 Kevin Kinsella founded the band Tribulations when he was just 15 years old in Ithaca, NY.[4] Kevin and his childhood friend Josh Newman headed the band.[5] The band gained regional notoriety in the northeast and opened for Toots and the Maytals.[6]

In 1995 Kevin Kinsella founded the reggae band John Brown's Body[4] During this time period Kevin released their first album "All Time" (1996) on Kevin's label I Town Records.[7] They also recorded "Among Them" (1998), This Day (2000), and "Spirits All Around Us (2002).[7]

Kevin Kinsella also released two acoustic styled albums as solo releases "I-Town Revival" (2000) and "Firestick (2002).[7]

In 2006 Kevin Kinsella left John Brown's Body on good terms to pursue his solo career and to continue to record with 10 Ft. Ganja Plant.[7]

In 2011 Kevin released his 3rd solo album titled "Great Design,[8] followed by "Riding Higher Still" in 2014.[9]

In 2015 Kevin played a string of dates with Matisyahu with Matiyahu's band Dub Trio as his backing band.

In 2017 Kevin helped organize and curate the talent for the inaugural Ithaca Reggae Festival at Stewart Park in Ithaca, New York. [10]

Musical Influences

Some of Kevin Kinsella's influences include The Meditations and The Gladiators.[4] In 2018 Kevin Kinsella played with his idol Clinton Fearon at the Ithaca Reggae Festival in Ithaca, NY.

Discography

Collaborations

Solo

10 Ft. Ganja Plant

John Brown's Body

Tribulations

Other activities

Kevin Kinsella founded in 1983 Avalon Ventures, but not this Kevin Kinsella.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography: John Brown's Body. Ankeny. Jason. Allmusic. 27 December 2010.
  2. Web site: Dancing In The Yard of The Creator – A Retrospective on Kevin Kinsella. 2016-10-17. Rootfire. en-US. 2019-04-04.
  3. Web site: Dustin Thomas on Twitter. Twitter. 2015-10-19.
  4. Web site: Knight. Brian. New England Island Rhythms: An Interview with Kevin Kinsella of John Brown's Body. The Vermont Review.
  5. Web site: Pettrone. Steven. John Brown's Body: An American Reggae Band Digging Roots in Farm Country. THE DREAD LIBRARY.
  6. Web site: Marco On The Bass: The Tribulations - 80's Reggae Band From Ithaca, NY Sow The Seeds Of John Brown's Body. Bass. Marco On The. 2012-09-07. Marco On The Bass. 2018-07-25.
  7. Web site: Kevin Kinsella. Billboard.
  8. Web site: Review - Kevin Kinsella : Great Design. www.reggae-vibes.com. 2015-10-19.
  9. Web site: Video: Kevin Kinsella – Riding Higher Still « The Pier Magazine. www.thepier.org. 2015-10-19.
  10. Web site: Reggae Fest: Kevin Kinsella Interview. blog.megsradio.fm. en-US. 2018-10-09.

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