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Keith Kitchen

About Me

"Keith is a gifted singer/songwriter who presents his thoughtful offerings with an easy, winsome charm" --Steve Bell Juno Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
"He is a musician whose sincere faith in Jesus shines through everything he does. -- Ken Dryden, Regional Director for Alpha Ministries Canada."
In 1994 Keith made a decision that would radically alter the direction of his life.
“I never grew up in the Church. When I was sixteen, I made a decision to follow Christ, and I’ve never looked back. Everything just came alive! But, there was so much to take in. So much new information, and so many questions to wrestle with. It was after I became a Christ follower that I started writing. I guess it was my way of trying to make sense of it all.”
While attending Canadian Bible College, Keith came into his own as a songwriter. He soon gained a following while playing at conferences and coffee shops during his college years.
Shortly after graduation Keith spent a year living in Germany, before coming home to a life of full time ministry.
As a gifted songwriter and communicator, Keith’s passion is to artfully combine deep biblical truth with moving tapestries of music.
This summer Keith recorded his first full-production album in Surrey BC, where he worked with some of the best musicians in Vancouver, and with three great producers; Jonathan Anderson, Roy Salmond & Carolyn Arends.
“Broomtree” is a deeply personal album that carries the listener from spiritual disorientation to a renewed sense of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
Recently ordained by the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada, Keith serves as a Youth & Worship Pastor in Swift Current, SK, where he lives with his wife and two children.
“Keith not only knows how to create, craft, and deliver a song, but he takes the art one very important step further. His songs actually have something to say.” -- Dr. Eugene Rivard, Professor of Music, Crown College, Minnesota

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 06/02/2007
Band Website: www.keithkitchenmusic.com
Band Members: Keith Kitchen: Guitars, Vox Marv Hildebrand: Bass, Mike Orcherton: Drums, "A Guitar Named Rose"
Influences: David Gray, James Taylor, Ben Harper, Steve Bell, Counting Crows, Third Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Wallflowers, David Crowder Band, Phil Wright, Jennifer Knapp, Blue Rodeo, Van Morrison,....
Sounds Like: Keith Kitchen
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Order CD’s Online -- New Website

Hey folks,Check out the new website at www.keithkitchenmusic.com . You can purchase CD's, look at pictures, leave comments, and just generally hang-out.k
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:01:00 GMT

The Price of Love

The song was written after the tragic and untimely death of a good friend, but is somewhat more cosmic than just that. I was really wrestling with the relationship between love and pain. Until that ...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:01:00 GMT

CD Release

Hey Folks,The new CD is being pressed as we speak (actually, "pressed" is what they did to records, perhaps "burned" or "manufactured" is a better term). The launch date for the CD is Nov. 9th. We'l...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:47:00 GMT

Finished vocals

Well, I think I just finished my last vocal session. I'm sitting in the other room while Jon compiles the last few takes on the last song. If he has enough stuff, then I'm all done singing!!! That ...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:28:00 GMT

Week two "Beds" and Guitars

Today was a long but great day at the studio. We finished pre-production on Saturday, and I had the chance to meet with Carolyn Arends. She's a great producer who has a keen ear for a well written s...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:14:00 GMT

Pre Production July 4-7

Hey, just thought I'd post a little update here for those who might be interested.We arrived out West here about a week ago and have been very much enjoying life in B.C. Latte's, sushi, and all kinds ...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:31:00 GMT

The most amazing recording since the wax cylinder!!! (Yeah, but whut's it gunna sound like?)

Well, the countdown is on (well, not really, but it sounds so much more dramatic if you say that the countdown is on. I mean it's on, but I'm not really "counting down" ) less than a month to go befo...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:03:00 GMT

Thoughts on the Album

So, I've done a pile of promoting for this album, which I find awkward at best. To be honest, most of the time I feel like some used car salesman. It needs to be done (cause there's no way I can fin...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:42:00 GMT

ANNOUNCEMENT: New CD on the way!!!

Many of you have been asking if/ when I plan to record again. Well, finally, the answer is "Yes!".I've been invited to come and record with Steve Bell this summer at his studio in Winnipeg.Steve is a...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:26:00 GMT

Feb. 10th Show in Regina

Hey folks,Thanks to everyone who came to the concert in Regina. We had a great evening together. Thanks to those who shouted out requests. A Huge thank-you for not requesting the 'Winnie the Pooh' s...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:01:00 GMT