Kevin Laurence

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Biography
Kevin Laurence’s music has developed from single notes on a piano to a unique and eclectic repertoire of original music. With influences such as Billy Joel, Elton John, The Beatles and countless others, Kevin has created a sound that took the 21 year old singer-songwriter years to develop and continue to flourish. At the young age of 5, the foundation of Kevin’s musical journey was laid when he would spend hours at the piano figuring out the tunes he would hear as his father’s vinyl collection would be playing out of the home office. Throughout elementary and junior high school, Kevin consistently rebelled against piano teachers that wanted him to play the notes on the page. A teacher finally came along who recognized that Kevin was not any ordinary piano student, but a gifted musician whose need to express his own ideas and abilities was imperative.
Tragically, Kevin’s number one fan, his father was killed in a car accident in 2001. He was left devastated and desperate for comfort in this sudden chaotic moment; only finding consolation in playing piano. Kevin delved into writing songs that expressed the pain he felt from the loss of his father. This was a turning point in Kevin’s life that only stimulated his drive to fulfill his dream of becoming a performer. Kevin began to have numerous bookings throughout high school and college at cocktail hours, corporate functions, and fundraisers throughout the greater Miami area. During Kevin’s sophomore year at Florida State University, he pieced together a four-piece band to support his stage act.
In the summer of 2006, Kevin recorded a five-track demo in a friend's bedroom, which eventually led him to producer Keith Morrison in Miami, Florida. There, they embarked on creating "Green To Red EP": a collection of songs that would become his debut album. “Green To Red EP” was released in May 2007, and has since garnered buzz amongst local college listeners. Sales have been consistent through his website, MySpace page, and iTunes. Since the release of his debut album, Kevin has been hard at work writing new songs, playing gigs and has even landed three of his songs in the upcoming motion picture "Redirecting Eddie". The film is to be released in April 2008.
Cover of Billy Joel's "Prelude/Angry Young Man"
"Green To Red EP" Reviews
"...The hooks, both musical and lyrical, are huge"
"...The listeners get the feeling that they are on the inside of the story line"
"...Excellent choice for film/TV placement seeking an emotional push for a scene"
--TAXI, The World's Leading Independent A & R Company
Spring Break Tour 2007 & Random Photos