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The best kept secret in music
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From: Mark Varney's Spotlight
pg. 47, April, 2006
Guitar Player Magazine
"Hiatt is a master of his style." - Guitar Player Magazine
Press/Media/Venues: Kevin Hiatt
260-441-0871
kevrayhiya@
yahoo.com
Radio: WBNI Public Radio in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Broadcast Interview in support of CD release
Another Look at the Sunrise. Dec. 17,2001
“Kevin Hiatt is an artist who brings together a great knowledge of composition and playing the steel string guitar.
Kevin’s many facets of color, nuance, and complexity are revealed in his cutting edge performances.”
Bob Ferguson, host of Guitar Showcase.
Television: Access Fort Wayne(Channel 57)
Studio Concert broadcast on July 1 and July 23, 2002
“The recent taping of Kevin Hiatt’s studio concert was delight for all people involved with the show. Not only was the music compelling but Kevin is a true professional and the session went very well. We hope to create new shows with Kevin very soon.”
J. Robert Ihrie, Public Access Coordinator
Access Fort Wayne
Press: Whatzup Entertainment Newspaper/ Fort Wayne, Ind.
“The strength of the melodies and compositions plus the impressive acoustic guitar technique will make this album appeal to fans of Michael Hedges, Preston Reed, Phil Keaggy, and other acoustic guitar gurus”
Jason Hoffman, reviewer for Whatzup/Fort Wayne,Ind.
- various
Discography
Strange Ships on a Blue Horizon(2005)
Another Look at the Sunrise(2001)
Shabda records
avail. on Cdbaby.com
Amazon.com
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Kevin Hiatt is a musician with a dual personality. On any given night of the week he is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist gigging or playing concerts in the Fort Wayne, Ind. area. To date he has released two cd recordings on the Shabda label which showcase his six, seven, and twelve string guitar compositions. His playing style ranges from American Primitive to nouveau impressionism ala Kottke/Hedges and others. His vocal songs have been compared to those of Randy Newman, and in terms of their lyric content to Joni Mitchell.
His other musical persona is that of a concert music composer. To date he has written over 90 musical works ranging from string quartets to orchestral works which have been performed all over the world. He has been awarded numerous prizes and grants for his work as a composer.
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