Kevin Karrick: Biography

Kevin Karrick is known as a guitarist, vocalist, and band leader, doing whatever it takes to make the music the best it can be. His roots in acoustic and electric rock, classical and jazz techniques, and knowledge of the swing era are tastefully revealed in his performances, which he delivers equally well with an ensemble or as a soloist.

Growing up in central Illinois in the 60's and 70's, he played trumpet, cello, piano, and guitar by age twelve. In those early years, he was most often the one in the band counted on to figure out by ear, how to play the cover songs of the time. The various bands to which he contributed, performed in clubs around central Illinois, Indiana, and along the Mississippi River.

Kevin studied music and electronics in college, while he worked as a solo guitarist, taught guitar privately, free lanced with several variety bands and in the studio. During this time, his practice schedule took on an hours-per-day rate, while he studied theory, guitar improvisation, and jazz standards.

After moving to Denver, CO, Kevin continued performing as a free lance guitarist, working with a well established private event band for weddings and fund raisers, at times with guests including presidents, well known recording artists and Hollywood figures. Kevin now lives in Northern Colorado, performing solo, composing, recording, teaching, and leading and arranging music for the dance band, Swing Essence.

Some Of My Favorite Guitar Players:

Martin Taylor, Jeff Linsky, Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Matheny, Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Howard Roberts, Larry Carlton, Steve Howe, and Stephen Stills