Kevin Kinsella
Kevin Kinsella is a reggae and roots rock musician who has participated in 28 studio albums since 1987. He is a founding member of John Brown's Body[1] and 10 Foot Ganja Plant. He lives in Ithaca, New York. He has been noted as one of the pioneers of the American reggae scene[2] and has been called "Father of East Coast Reggae".[3] HistoryIn 1987 Kevin Kinsella founded the band Tribulations when he was just 15 years old in Ithaca, NY.[4] Kevin and his childhood friend Josh Newman headed the band.[5] The band gained regional notoriety in the northeast and opened for Toots and the Maytals.[6] In 1995 Kevin Kinsella founded the reggae band John Brown's Body[4] During this time period Kevin released their first album "All Time" (1996) on Kevin's label I Town Records.[7] They also recorded "Among Them" (1998), This Day (2000), and "Spirits All Around Us (2002).[7] Kevin Kinsella also released two acoustic styled albums as solo releases "I-Town Revival" (2000) and "Firestick (2002).[7] In 2006 Kevin Kinsella left John Brown's Body on good terms to pursue his solo career and to continue to record with 10 Ft. Ganja Plant.[7] In 2011 Kevin released his 3rd solo album titled "Great Design,[8] followed by "Riding Higher Still" in 2014.[9] In 2015 Kevin played a string of dates with Matisyahu with Matiyahu's band Dub Trio as his backing band.[10] In 2017 Kevin helped organize and curate the talent for the inaugural Ithaca Reggae Festival at Stewart Park in Ithaca, New York. [11] Musical InfluencesSome of Kevin Kinsella's influences include The Meditations and The Gladiators.[4] In 2018 Kevin Kinsella played with his idol Clinton Fearon at the Ithaca Reggae Festival in Ithaca, NY.[12] DiscographyCollaborations
Solo
10 Ft. Ganja Plant
John Brown's Body
Tribulations
Other activitiesKevin Kinsella founded in 1983 Avalon Ventures, but not this Kevin Kinsella. External linksReferences
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