Artist Information
Biography
Kevin Mileski is a unique finger-style guitarist and a strong thoughtful vocalist. He has touched the hearts of all kinds of music fans and professionals world-wide. His music has been heard all over the world on various public, commercial, satellite, and online radio stations as well as various TV placements including Grey’s Anatomy. Kevin has released three full-length albums to date – all have received high praise from critics everywhere and within all genres. Through a strong touring schedule out of Colorado and Chicago over many years, he has earned the respect of fans and professionals alike. He has performed in almost every state in the country. Whether an intimate solo show or a small band, it’s a good story wrapped in a percussive and thoughtful composition.
Although his music has won over many fans not previously intrigued with the genre, he is also recognized for his comedy and wit in his live performances. “What won me over was his witty, engaging presence and incredible melodic sensibility”, states a Colorado music critic of Kevin’s live performance. "He has the ability to take you on an emotional journey through musical composition and stories."
Kevin has graced the stages at some of the best venues in the country including, most notably, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. He has composed pieces for such prestigious dance organizations as Giordano Dance Chicago and the Missouri Contemporary Ballet. He has opened for and shared shows with many large touring acts such as Peter Mulvey, Sam Bush, Rusted Root, Little Feat, Gregory Alan Isakov, Dave Barnes, Andrew Ripp & Gaelic Storm. He was voted a top 5 finalist in the 2006 and 2011 Independent Music Awards.
Kevin has been featured on many independent recordings, has teamed up with numerous professional performers, and has made his niche as a background vocalist all over the country for such artists as Oscar-Nominated Dayna Lane, Andrew Ripp, and Heather Waters. He was voted in as a top 50 semi-finalist in the Independent Music World Series 2004 by TAXI for his album "Which Way Did He Turn?" which has sold over 2000 copies in the last four years. The 2006 release of "Through The Window" has resulted in Kevin's induction into the Independent Artists Registry. His music has been featured on Musicmatch.com, MP3.com, Audio Lunchbox, XM Radio, Whole Wheat Radio, Pandora, Spotify, and Touchtunes Jukeboxes. It has been heard on public and commercial radio stations across the country.
Kevin is a member of ASCAP, PMA, and the Independent Artists Registry. He is an endorsing artist of Yairi guitars and Elixir Strings although neither company knows it. He just likes their products.
Instrumentation
Kevin Mileski - Banjo, Vocals, guitars, Piano, Percussion
Herman Winkler - Drums, Percussion
Gregg Rodriquez - Vocals, Violin, mandolin
Gracie Lou - Vocals, ukulele
Steve Smith - Bass
Discography
Ludicrous Poet (Evidence) - 2001
Which Way Did He Turn? - 2003
Through The Window - 2005/2006
Hunger Feeds Itself-2009
Links
Video
Press
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Another Sweet Album
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Kevin Mileski's new CD is amazing! The lyrics, vocals, and guitar sounds are wonderful. This CD will...
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IAR
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An extremely gifted instrumentalist with a work ethic to match his skills; Kevin finished as one of ...
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Inspired
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It is very rare that a new artist comes out with a fresh sound. It is nice to know that music has no...
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Oh wow
Oh, yeah, that's odd. I'm pretty sure I got outplayed tonight.
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The Write Stuff
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Although Mileski, with his deft finger-picking style and supple vocals, was clearly the most accompl...
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Pretty Good
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"Kevin is an incredible writer, an amazing guitarist, and hell of a singer. Other than that, he has ...
Setlist
Originals:
Through The Window
Happier Than I’ve Ever Been
Nevermind
Breakdown on the Side of The Road
House In The Woods
Persistent Dreamer
All Seriousness Aside
Café Brioche
Where’s your Conviction
Dream Journey
Chair Lift
Unexpected
One Instant
As Luck Would Have It
Going To the Sun Road
Young and Able
Maybe
Mmmstop
What I see
No Boundaries
Dreaming of You
Dirty Love Song
6 degrees of realization
Lives Of The Parties
Better To have
You Would Have Loved Me
Motel Lights
A heck of a lot more
Covers
Hallelujah
After You’ve Gone
In Your Eyes
Well On The Hill
Gypsy Woman
Glory Bound
African Skies
Oh Suzanna
Fire And Rain
13 Step Boogie
Dueling Banjos
I Want To Drive A Zamboni
On My way
At Last
Diner
Into The Mystic
Frozen Man
Mexico
Sweet Baby James
Carolina On my Mind
Trouble
Duncan
Rainbow Connection - In the Kermit voice
