Raised
in Detroit at the height of the Motown era, guitarist/singer/songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Marcus Dillon was introduced at
an early age to the rhythms, harmonies and artists of 'Hitsville'.
After picking up the guitar in his teens and armed with an old
'62 Fender Stratocaster and even older Gibson acoustic & Dobro
resonator, he followed his calling and was soon exposed to and
influenced by the Blues and Rock artists of Chicago, the east/west
coasts and the Blues/Rock/Roots movement resonating out of the
UK & Ireland. Dillon's journey continued into the south where
he connected with the music, musicians and spirit of the Southern
Delta. He was further inspired by the early American Roots, Cajun,
Soul & Gospel music coming out of the Southland & points
west. Dillon's method of songwriting and arranging bring together
all those elements of music to create a unique blend of rock blues,
rock steady rhythms, soulful ballads and gospel inspired vocal
harmonies. He delivers a strong vocal presence, dynamic masterful
electric guitar playing and bottleneck slide styles reminiscent
of Lowell George and Ry Cooder. On his latest album "WHERE
I WAS BORN", Dillon delivers a powerful, soulful mix of this
formula and generates the same raw energy on record as you would
experience live. This seasoned veteran has logged in many studio
hours and has performed nationally and intentionally to rave reviews,
both as a band and as a soloist. From the large stages of the
many Blues and Rock Festivals throughout North America, to more
intimate settings like those of the Historic Franklin Theatre
or The House of Blues, this legendary performer has been enthusiastically
received by all who have experienced his unique style of music,
and is sure to impress and leave you wanting more.
Raised
in Detroit at the height of the Motown era, guitarist/singer/songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Marcus Dillon was introduced at
an early age to the rhythms, harmonies and artists of 'Hitsville'.
After picking up the guitar in his teens and armed with an old
'62 Fender Stratocaster and even older Gibson acoustic & Dobro
resonator, he followed his calling and was soon exposed to and
influenced by the Blues and Rock artists of Chicago, the east/west
coasts and the Blues/Rock/Roots movement resonating out of the
UK & Ireland. Dillon's journey continued into the south where
he connected with the music, musicians and spirit of the Southern
Delta. He was further inspired by the early American Roots, Cajun,
Soul & Gospel music coming out of the Southland & points
west. Dillon's method of songwriting and arranging bring together
all those elements of music to create a unique blend of rock blues,
rock steady rhythms, soulful ballads and gospel inspired vocal
harmonies. He delivers a strong vocal presence, dynamic masterful
electric guitar playing and bottleneck slide styles reminiscent
of Lowell George and Ry Cooder. On his latest album "WHERE
I WAS BORN", Dillon delivers a powerful, soulful mix of this
formula and generates the same raw energy on record as you would
experience live. This seasoned veteran has logged in many studio
hours and has performed nationally and intentionally to rave reviews,
both as a band and as a soloist. From the large stages of the
many Blues and Rock Festivals throughout North America, to more
intimate settings like those of the Historic Franklin Theatre
or The House of Blues, this legendary performer has been enthusiastically
received by all who have experienced his unique style of music,
and is sure to impress and leave you wanting more.
