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- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
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Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Folk/Acoustic/Americana singer-songwriter
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Kyle has a huge repertoire of songs both popular and obscure from a diversity of styles and genres, as well as many originals. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, he selects his setlists to suit the venue. You might hear his interpretations of songs by John Denver, The Beatles, Elton John, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and The Eagles, for example, and he tries to honor requests from the audience when possible.
Kyle is comfortable playing a single song for a special event, or a full 4-hour (or longer) evening of entertainment.
"Omaha is the closest thing to home I've ever had on this planet," says Kyle Knapp, who grew up in a variety of small towns around the midwest and northeast. Kyle looks at life as a sojourn rather than a destination, of which his songs and stories are a patchwork illustration. Life is a jouney; music is a vehicle.
Sometimes gleefully flat-picking, sometimes softly finger-picking, sometimes strumming feverishly, Kyle Knapp combines his skill as a singer-songwriter with his passion as a storyteller to engage his listeners in a journey to the soul.
While references to James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg, Jim Croce, or Cat Stevens abound, Kyle’s folk/Americana style embodies a diversity that defies consistent comparison. Drawing from popular music as well as his own songs, Kyle crafts a musical experience that is truly unique.
Much of Kyle's musical development took place during a 1970's hitchhiking odyssey across the United States. His experiences on the road became fodder for stories and songs, and his performances on the street and in small clubs in San Francisco, Boston, and Detroit became proving grounds for his budding talent. Several years as a worship musician in a North Omaha Pentecostal church and performing with “Sweet Discernment”, a black gospel quintet, further added to the evolution of Kyle’s unique style.
Over the years Kyle has worked with a variety of folk, rock, and gospel artists, including “Chadron” (a 70's-style rock band), British alt/punk rockers “Kidz X”, and “Godspeed” (Christian rock), as well as numerous spontaneous collaborations with other singer-songwriters. When he's not doing solo shows, you'll often you'll find him with folk/pop combo "37 Years", lending his guitar talents and vocal harmonies. Known both locally and regionally, Kyle performs at coffeehouses, community events, churches, open mics, music festivals, and a variety of other acoustic venues.
If a sound system isn't provided, I can bring my own. I need, at minimum, a good vocal mic and a 1/4" input for my guitar, into a system with sufficient power for the venue.
Most often I perform as a solo act, but on occasion I can bring together an ensemble of other artists.
Your Song
Gentle on My Mind
America
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Back in the High Life Again
Down the River Road
Amie
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Closer to Fine
Daniel
Me & You and a Dog Named Boo
Dear Prudence
If You Could Read My Mind
Get Together
Harvest Moon
Strangers Along the Road
Here There & Everywhere
Homeward Bound
Saturday Morning Sunrise
I Won't Back Down
Burr Oak Acres
And I Love Her
Me & Julio Down by the School yard
On Broadway
In My Life
The Boxer
Rocky Mountain High
The Weight
Melissa
Cat's in the Cradle
Across the Great Divide
What a Wonderful World
Dreams
The Long & Winding Road
The Wind Cries Mary
Sunrise Sunset
Rainbow Connection
Time After Time
Story in Your Eyes
Leaving On A Jet Plane
True Colors
Doctor My Eyes
Georgia on my Mind
More than Life
Seattle Rain
Take it Easy
Your Wildest Dreams
Big Yellow Taxi
Summer Rain
Another Day in Paradise
Leave the Light On
All You Need is Love
Runnin' Down a Dream
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
James Taylor
Cat Stevens
Brandi Carlile
Peter, Paul, & Mary
Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Van Morrison
The Beatles
Bob Dylan
Pete Seeger
Sound system with a good vocal mic and a 1/4" input for the guitar
I can provide my own sound system if needed, suitable for audiences up to a few hundred
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an…”
Jessica H. said “Definitely awesome!”
“Remember the days and enjoy the memories “ The music I play is timeless, varied and great fun. I play what you want to hear, and I enjoy the time I spend with…