Kevin Hearn Singer

Best known as a skilled multi-instrumentalist in platinum-selling international pop heroes Barenaked Ladies, Hearn has long pursued a parallel solo career path. As a solo artist, Kevin Hearn has operated underneath the commercial radar, but has earned a loyal international following with his highly idiosyncratic yet tuneful sound.

Recently Kevin has toured as a member of Lou Reed's band. He has also toured as pianist/vocalist with Laurie Anderson. He has appeared as a musical guest on a number of recordings including the latest offerings from Broken Social Scene, The Tragically Hip, Ron Sexsmith and Garth Hudson.

Havana Music is the follow-up to the much-lauded release The Miracle Mile, which has been deftly described as “The Flaming Lips school of existential-crisis management, both in the celestial synth/symphonic arrangements and in the curious examination of the precarious balance between science and faith” (Eye Weekly). With The Miracle Mile, Kevin Hearn found critical acclaim and emotional pathos with his exploration of personal struggle with leukemia and its treatment.

The musical empathy within Thinbuckle (Hearn, bassist Chris Gartner and drummer Bob Scott first played together back in the late ‘80s, in offbeat rock band Look People) is clearly audible. So too is Hearn’s longtime creative collaboration with co-producer Michael Phllip Wojewoda, who has worked extensively with Barenaked Ladies and produced both Kevin’s solo debut, Mothball Mint, and H-Wing.

www.kevinhearn.com

2009/10 Concerts
Abbey Road