Kevin Klimek & The Sideliners

Long Prairie, MN

Depends on solo or band

Travels up to 200 miles

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Acoustic Easy Listening

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Smooth Jazz

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Classic Country

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Kevin Klimek

Overview

From central Minnesota, Kevin Klimek performs as a Solo, or with The Sideliners. They're available for any type of event large or small. Ask for a quote today!
STYLES COVERED
* 1960's-1970's Country~ (Haggard, Watson, Jones, Jennings, many others!)
* 1960's-1970's Rock~ (Beatles, Skynnard, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Clapton, Stones and tons more)
* The Blues~ (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter)
* Smooth Jazz~ (Larry Carlton, Ritenour)
* Originals~ (Klimek)
NEARLY 800 SONGS IN OUR SONG LIBRARY!

>PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT cover the following genres: Current Fake-Country Pop, Top 40 Rock or Rapp<
Please be sure our covered styles are a good fit BEFORE requesting a quote. Thank you!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Deb W.

March 17, 2015
Verified review

Enterprise

Enterprise is Terrific, played to our crowd which was quieter this year and little harder crowd than last year but they worked hard at keeping everyone enthused and active they are terrific and FUN and Great to have so hopefully we can use them again soon Love them they helped our organization out a lot !!!!

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Kevin Klimek & The Sideliners

Thank you for your kind words. We thoroughly enjoyed performing for your group!


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Jarad

July 23, 2012

Amazing duo, sounds like a 5 piece band!

First off, my girlfriend and I heard these guys recently at Bug A Boo Bay in Alexandria MN. Just when I thought we'd heard every style they were capable of, they came up with more! They play all the favorite classic rock songs from the 60's and 70's> Beatles, Beach Boys...and...a duo playing Steely Dan material? Yes! And, awesome traditional country music from when country was still country...(Watson, Hagaard, Cash, etc) About then the guitar player rips into some Stevie Ray Vaughan blues to round things out. My only nitpick of the band is that the time flew by too fast. As it were, management apparently paid the guys extra to go another 45 minutes beyond the regular show. One of the band members mentioned that the lead guitar guy also composes and plays every note of their backup music. Makes sense...these two dudes sound like a six piece band; So, take it from me...here's a duo, a guitar player and a bass/upright bass player doing stuff only other big bands dream of. I'm definitely going to catch this act again!

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Booking information

Price range: Depends on solo or band

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

Unions: MSSM

What to expect

A seasoned professional. Wide variety of music...

About

Kevin Klimek & The Sideliners is a trio led by guitarist Kevin Klimek. Having performed since 1965, Kevin has vast experience in the music industry from live performances to recording, radio and TV. He is available for bookings in several different formats depending on your budget: Solo Performer, Duo or full Trio. From house parties, wineries, breweries or night clubs to larger concert venues, Depending on your choice of a solo act or a full band, Kevin and The Sideliners have you covered. Music genres covered include but are not limited to, Classic 60's - 70's Rock and Country, The Blues, Smooth Jazz and Originals. Videos are viewable elsewhere on this website. Whatever you're after, find it right here! Contact Kevin Klimek today for your event! Full schedule is located at this external link: (link hidden)

Additional booking notes

Kevin Klimek and The Sideliners are totally self-sufficient. Our complement of sound gear and stage lighting will cover anything from a small acoustic type quiet setting in a formal dining room in a house, to a large ballroom or outdoor event with a PA system with well over 5,000 watts of power.

Services offered

Past booked events

June 2015

27

Saturday

Bar/Lounge

9:00pm - 12:30am (Sun)

Alexandria, MN

March 2015

07

Saturday

Casino

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Graceville, MN

Team

Kevin Klimek ►Guitar, Pedal Steel, Melodica, Uke, Keyboards, Sequencing
Several members depending on budget Bass, Keys, Drums, Vocals

Set list

Kevin Klimek Group has a vast list of music...numbering nearly 800 songs...a sampling includes:
Classic 60's-70's Rock: Beatles, Beach Boys, Chicago, Steely Dan, Santana, Ventures, Rolling Stones
Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Clapton
Classic Country: Gene Watson, Waylon Jennings, Ray Price, Willie Nelson
Smooth & Traditional Jazz: Larry Carlton, George Benson, Kevin Klimek,
Contact us for the entire list.

Influences and inspiration

Steely Dan, Gene Watson, Chicago, The Ventures, The Beach Boys, Stevie Ray Vaughan...including any music beyond '3-chord-boredom' (NO CURRENT NASHVILLE-POP COUNTRY, only the Classic Genuine Country)

Setup requirements

For outdoor events, we REQUIRE a shelter with a waterproof roof which can be any material, wood, tarp, canvas with provisions for covering all four sides quickly in case of rain.

If a generator is used outdoors, one of our representatives must inspect and OK it before confirming a booking.

Significant upcharge for any additional time over 3 hours.

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