Artist/Band : Kenyon
Music Genre : Pop
Other Genre : Americana
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Bio
Versatile in style and genre, as well as being skilled with a variety of instruments, Kenyon made his musical debut in 1998. Combining his ability to play several instruments, his knowledge of technology and sound engineering, Kenyon has produced and recorded several CD’s. After a short break, he is back in the studio composing, and performing both solo and with other artists.
Kenyon Snavely,
What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music And How Would You Describe Your Sound?
Since the 1990’s I have written songs in many genre’s. Today as a keyboard player, I love the South American DL and Dance music. But the genre the summarizes my music is Americana! By the way, I am also a guitar player and play a number of instruments.
How Did You Get Your Name? Is There A Story?
That is easy. Kenyon is my first name and a name my mother picked for me!
What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?
My main influnce is Tom Petty. But my influences go back to the 60’s and 70’s all the way to the present. I loved the blues but I also love heavy metal and played it a lot in the 1990’s. I love DJ and Dance music out of South American and in particular Brazil.
What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?
I am also a software engineer and last year went back to school to catch up on everything AI. But I am working on a bunch of singes right now that are mostly Americana but I do have two dance genre tunes that are almost finished. I a looking at distributing a number of singles and an EP in the spring of 2025.
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?
My ultimate goal is to be a song writer and hoping to have other people using my songs and make them even better and robust.
What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?
I am in the process of recording my song “I Just Want To Go Home” again. It is a life story song and great to do LiVE!
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
The biggest challenge was my day job as a software engineer! TIME is the challenge and I think we can all agree that is the challenge we all acknoowledge!
What’s Your Typical Songwriting Process?
Mostly I start with music and then lyrics but I have writen lyrics and then added music later. Usually once the mucic come out and I can record it, it already has a theme that takes on it’s life as a song!
How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?
It has helped greatly! The problem is I need to put more effort into Social Media and all aspects of my songwriting!
What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?
Sheryl Crow, Susanna Hoffs, Dawes, Jeremy Bass, Josh Ritter, Cher, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, The Lumineers, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Marianne Faithful, The Red Clay Strays, Keith Urban and more. On Spotify there s Kenyon Radio and you can continue the lists of great Artist’s to listen to!
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
In my early tweties I knew a lot about being a live sound enginee! Back in the 70’s to late 80’s you brought your sound man with you on tour and shows. I was lucky to travel with a band who played in front of Poison and Kix. It was great while it lasted. Then I worked as a computer operator and then progrraming!
Any Advice For Young People (Men or Women) That Want To Succeed In The Music World?
There are more ways to succeed these days! The one thing is TIME! I know it’s hard when you have a day job and maybe a family, but succeeding isn’t luck! It’s hard work and then a little luch but mostly hard work.
What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?
I am not sure how it is possible but a way for the Indie songwriter’s and artist’s to get better royalties!
How Do You Feel About Originality?
Originality is the WAY! Today AI scares people! I believe just like the internet in the early 90’s that AI can help artist’s in a lot of ways. But originality is what comes through to the great producers and record labels! Find your orginality and exploit it!
Is There Anything Else We Should Know About You Or That You Would Like to Add?
Because I chose two careers, my music and my computer careers, it made it more difficult! Whether I can get recognized as a song writer or not, does not deter me from writing and creating music. I will be doind music until the day I die!