Kevin Haden’s FREE MUSIC MONDAYS 2012 coming soon…

A little teaser… Just know that it will involve LOTS of FREE music for Kevin Haden fans. No strings attached. Official launch date January 2, 2012. Something to look forward to I think :)

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Two more pics from BMI 7 World Trade Center Festival July 1, 2011

On stage at the BMI 7 World Trade Center Festival

At BMI 7 World Trade Center Festival with Charlie Feldman

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A long overdue update

Just finished two great teaching sessions. Congrats to all the students for completing WMAS at NYU!

Relived the J-Gro experience for a minute this past Saturday at Peanut Butter Blues Cafe in Allendale, NJ. I wasn’t expecting to perform, but I should’ve known better. When I go see Mike Clifford play I usually end up on stage with him. It was an easy sell this time since it had been so long since we last performed together and because it was at the place where it all started. Peanut Butter Blues Cafe is located where Beantowne used to be. I didn’t realize that until  I got there. Memories…

Leo Marino, Mike Clifford, Me

Thank you Charlie Feldman for inviting me to perform at BMI’s 7 World Trade Festival on July 1st. I was in the same showcase as Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) who went on two slots after me and played all his hits from the 90′s solo acoustic. He sounded great, just like his records. Very cool.

Ah, the silly faces I make when I sing...

Thanks to the lovely folks at Lola’s Tea House, one of my favorite intimate venues, for having The Kevin Haden Trio back this past June.

Thanks to all y’all that keep buying my music. I enjoy not starving to death ;)

Volume II is rolling along. I’m trying to limit it to 12 tracks, but it’s so hard to choose.  My songs are like children. Been doing a lot of collaboration. In particular I’ve been working with a couple of great cowriters, Alex Forbes and Billy Seidman.

Thinking about booking a handful of performances before the year is out so stay tuned :)

K

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Original songs, Tracy Chapman, Bill Withers, and the like…

… That’s what I’ll be singing Saturday, April 16th around 7:30pm at Beanberry’s Cafe in my own hometown of New Rochelle, NY. Come join me for the extremely rare 2011 Kevin Haden performance. I’ll be joined by the two lovelies, Asuka Fu (piano) and Tiffany Chang (percussion). If that’s not enough incentive I might be moved to break out a new song or two from the upcoming “Volume II” (2012).

K

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Brief Performance Hiatus… for now :)

So I’m taking a short break from performing for the next few months, mainly because I’ll be focusing on getting things rolling with the next album. Estimated release? Sometime in 2012. Don’t worry. It’ll be worth the wait :)

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CUMC Concert

What a great concert this past Saturday!  Even thought I was really looking forward to it, it still managed to exceed my expectations.  The audience was warm and receptive.  Rev. Thompson was an incredibly gracious host. Can’t wait to do it again :)

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Volume II

After months of careful thought and deliberation I have decided that I will definitely record and release a second album.  Right now, I’m thinking sometime in 2011.  My plan is for it to be mostly if not all fully produced tracks.  I might post some acoustic versions on my website for download though, since I know some of you like things raw.  At this point, I’d say 75% of the songs have been selected.  And yes… “Don’t Say Anything”, “What Kind of Love”, and “Helen” are among them.

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The Music Industry Professionals of Tomorrow…

One of my favorite times of the year is when I get to teach NYU’s summer music business intensive.  In fact, I’m sitting in a room full of enthusiastics high school juniors and seniors as I type.  Bright and talented young minds renewing my faith in the future of popular music.

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Final Night at UnWINEd…

… was unreal.  I’m really gonna miss that place.  On to the next, I guess… Looking to have a new regular spot by September.  Stay tuned.

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Way Behind… Let’s start with Sarasota.

Two weeks ago, I had an awesome time performing in Sarasota, FL.  I will definitely have to make a return trip, perhaps before the end of the summer.  Thanks to the folks at Box Social for letting me and the Florida Studio Theatre crew take over Tuesday’s open mic night.  Also thanks to Carmela for the warm welcome at Pastry Art Cafe.  Mega huge thanks to Drunken Poet Cafe for letting me throw down two monster sets on Friday night.  Last but certainly not least… thanks to all the new friends and fans I met.  You help keep me going.

By the way… I met a very talented Florda singer songwriter by the name of Reggie Williams.  He’s definitely worth going out of your way to hear.

K

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