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Press
"Will 'The Thrill" has all the ingredients for the ideal performance: skilled playing of a variety of instruments, a wonderful voice,and the rarely found gift of being a true entertainer. Every time I have been to one of Will's performances,I have left THOROUGHLY entertained...and with a big smile on my face." - Larry Walters
Will "The Thrill" Kradlak knows hard work. Talented musicians are a dime a dozen it seems, however, talented, hard working, responsible and reliable are a very very rare combination in the world of music. I have worked with dozens of musicians in my music career and have never met anyone with the combined talent, work ethic, responsibility and stage presence of Will Kradlak. - Van Wagner
"Will Kradlak has combined an early American tradition of story-telling and music performance with the latest technology to create a performance piece that transports us to another realm"
"In Central Pennsylvania there is a musical and cultural uniqueness that can be heard in the local performers...Johnny Blair, Greg Burgess, Van Wagner, Paul Farnham and Bruce Barr are a few of the well known writers and players and Will Kradlak deserved to be known as one of the voices of this area." - Steve Mitchell
"A number of years ago when I began to play at various local jams, I met a man who in my opinion who stood out among all the rest as an exceptionally talented musician. The man is Will Kradlak. While playing at the local jams, it was apparent to me that he possessed not only the grasp of musical theory, but also the ability to perform music on a variety of musical instruments including the guitar, bass, harmonica, recorder and especially the fiddle. I was so impressed,that I eventually formed an alliance with Will and have played with him at selected gigs in the local area in our band, The MidLife Cowboys. As a singer/songwriter, I have written several songs to which Will has added superb fiddle arrangements. He is an astonishing performer with an ear for tone, music, quality and tempo. Comments always abound from those who are fortunate to hear his dynamic fiddle playing. If you get the chance don't miss hearing Will "The Thrill", a musical treat you will not forget!" - Dr. Gary Stoner
Discography
My CD is called: Will "The Thrill"--and it is composed of 11 original songs. The Songs weave exciting yarns about outlaws, love and high adventure. A work of Sole Authorship. Based on true events drawn from my colorful past and influenced by the people and landscapes of the PA, Susquehanna River Valley. The emotional spectrum of this CD ranges from humorous to heart wrenching, from casual to important. A good time for everyone!! Available for $15. Contact me by email: kaldark@sunlink.net.
CD includes:
"Fire in the Well" (a song about "passion" and how it can affect many areas of living).
"Cut and Run" (Humorous true-life acount of a willful, hapless misfit and his adventures avoiding aggression, violence and trauma)!!!
"Lover's Lane" (the age of innocence when teenagers meet at a grange dance).
"Trail of Tears" (guitar, bass and recorder... influenced by the Native American migration to the Oklahoma Territories).
"Cold and Stoney Heart" (a ballad and love song from a jaded point of view)
"Ballyhoo" (fun-loving and innocent advice warning about people problems)
"Don't Lose Your Nerve" (political satire about corruption and in-humanity with references to Waco, Wounded Knee, Kent State).
"Coming of Lugh" (guitar, bass and recorder... traditional pagan instrumental of the summer harvest).
"Gamblin' Man" (moralistic tale of a weak man plagued by alcoholism, violence and the sadness he leaves in his wake... powerful).
"Susquehanna" (easy-going introspective slice-of-life touching on religion, marriage and philosophy)
"Will 'The Thrill's' Blues" (rollicking story about eluding the law, high speed chase and subsequent arrest and a jail break with sound effects on the fiddle)!!!
SOON TO BE RELEASED:
Sally Gooden and Me (a romp about getting around a dis-approving family to marry the girl you love).
Predator Nation ( title speaks for itself)
Gypsy Band (Modal Celtic dream scape)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
In the 5th grade, I wanted to play the violin. The music director said: "The fiddles are for the little kids, you're the biggest kid in the class, you should be playing a double bass, cello or a tuba, something you can wrestle home on the bus." That's when I picked up the guitar (support music programs in the public school system). I'm passionate about the fiddle and it's my instrument of choice. Currently living in Watsontown, Pa. Education: BA in Sociology, Juris Doctorate in Law but prefer the entertainment business.
Made a living in NYC as a musician and Broadway/Off-Broadway lighting designer. Credits on Broadway and the Kennedy Center. Worked in Theater, TV, Opera, and the music scene. Love it all, especially when we do multi-media. A musical show with sound effects, special lighting effects and projections? Count me in. Working on a project like that right now. Will "The Thrill's" GOTHIC, and PYRATES, SCOUNDRELS and ROGUES, (a family show). (influenced by my experiences playing fiddle at the Penn Renn Faire... see pics).
Love to M.C. Hosted my own Variety show in Lewisburg, PA! Developed a portable lighting rig with 16 dimmers, a programmable dimmer control board that can run anywhere on less than 20 amps. It IS a performance space for music, theater and dance. (See the pics).
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