The Olympics Are Over :(
Posted by Kevin Haden in Uncategorized on March 3rd, 2010
Now that the Olympics are over I got to thinking… If singing were an Olympic event (sort of like figure skating or ice dancing… short program + long program), what would the required technical elements be?
Sometimes Singers Make Me Sad
Posted by Kevin Haden in Other People's Music on February 1st, 2010
Taylor Swift… Her duet with Stevie Nicks last night at the Grammys reminded me that singing is a bit of a lost art with many of today’s pop stars. I can forgive a mistake or two here and there. The voice is by nature an imperfect instrument. But egregious pitch inaccuracies for nearly an entire performance? Unacceptable. Perhaps I should give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she was sick. Maybe there was a problem with her stage monitor. I don’t know… but it hurt my soul a little. What do you think?
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Richie Havens
Posted by Kevin Haden in Gig Tales, Other People's Music on January 11th, 2010
It’s funny… probably every artist at some point has been told by enthusiastic listeners that he/she sounds like or reminds them of another artist. Sometimes they’re right on the money. Sometimes they’re drunk. I’ve heard everything from Sam Cooke (flattered, humbled) to “dude, you sound just like Ben Folds!” (drunk). By the 5th or 6th time I hear the same name from different people I figure it’s worth investigating. Last night it was Richie Havens whom ironically I had a chance to see in Toronto last June, but declined because I was a little low on funds and didn’t know enough about him.
So here I go… about to embark on an explorative journey through Richie Haven’s musical catalogue, which will likely result in a few new cover tunes at Symphony Space on Saturday nights.
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Oceanside Concert Series
Posted by Kevin Haden in Gig Tales on January 11th, 2010
I had a wonderful experience performing at the Oceanside Concert Series last night on Long Island. The audience was incredibly warm and receptive. Special thanks to all those who purchased cds. There may be a video clip or two in the coming days. Thanks to Donny Jones for the invite and to Michelle Pruiett and Gina Milo for being gracious enough to share the stage.
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FAB
Posted by Kevin Haden in Gig Tales on November 21st, 2009
The show at FAB this past Wednesday was great. The room sounded wonderful and the food was delicious. Tiffany and I will perform there again on Wednesday, December 9th. Thanks to all those who came. Special thanks to those who purchased cds at or after the show.
Reminder… No show at UnWINEd tonight 
See you next time.
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No Show Tomorrow
Posted by Kevin Haden in Show Updates on November 13th, 2009
No performance tomorrow at UnWINEd. It will be closed for a private function. I’ll be back next week. Also, I’ll be performing in Mt. Kisco next Wednesday (11/18) and Peekskill next Sunday (11/22). Check the tour page for details.
Back at North Star this Wednesday
Posted by Kevin Haden in Show Updates on November 2nd, 2009
Playing at North Star with Tiff again this Wednesday. Should be a jolly good time.
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Halloween Party at UnWINEd this Saturday!
Posted by Kevin Haden in Show Updates on October 25th, 2009
You don’t want to miss this. Mike and I will be dressed up. You get to pick the costumes. You’re choices are…
SUNNY & CHER
Are you sure...? You'll have to listen to "I Got You Babe" all night...
or…
HALL & OATES
God bless the 80's.
Leave your vote here as a comment. I’m not kidding.
UnWINEd at Symphony Space is located on the corner of 95th & Broadway in Manhattan. The party starts at 9pm and goes until we get tired. Mike and I will be singing our faces off as usual. No cover charge. Costumes encouraged.
See you there! 
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Come party and fight breast cancer at the same time!
Posted by Kevin Haden in Show Updates on October 16th, 2009
I’ll be at Eight Mile Creek with Mike Clifford from 8pm to 3am raising money for the American Cancer Society.
Pound Ridge, NY? Not short on personalities.
Posted by Kevin Haden in Gig Tales on September 3rd, 2009
Thanks to Phil Maniatty at North Star Restaurant for opening up your venue to me. The show was a pleasure to perform and well received. Looking forward to the next one. Pound Ridge is definitely not short on personalities. Phil is one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met, and he makes great chocolate chip cookies, among other things. Seriously, the food at North Star was amazing. I had a nice chat with Alex from Ten Feet Deep and “just another ‘John’”. Yeah, you read that right. And it’s not a clever name for a band or anything like that. He’s an actual person… named John… who happened to be at the gig and introduced himself as such. He also made a valiant attempt at using a rubber band as a metaphor for life. As for Alex, not only is he a super talented singer, he’s warm, inviting, and hilarious. He also bears a slight resemblance to Tom Brady from some angles. I didn’t tell you that yesterday, Alex, but it kept me mildly amused all night.
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