Jeff Kahl
Jeff wears many hats musically. He can be found playing with various bands around Ontario guitar, bass, drums and singing. He is influenced by a wide variety of genres such as country, folk, blues, jazz, classic rock, Brit pop. Often his recordings are harmony and hook laden with hummable melodies.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I've been active in the music scene in Ontario for about 15 years playing with a variety of bands and playing many different instruments. I've been writing songs since 1996 but have only recently come to terms with myself as a songwriter.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I've been playing live for about 15 or so years in different capacities as both a solo artist and a sideman for various acts in Ontario.
Your musical influences
Beatles, Neil Young, Everly Brothers, Jim Croce, Bruce Cockburn, CSNY, Doc Watson, Buffalo Springfield, Nick Drake, Gordon Lightfoot, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Denver, The Hollies, The Beach Boys, some country and western, some rockabilly, some country rock
What equipment do you use?
When drumming: Yamaha Beech Customs with Zildjian and Sabian cymbals
When playing bass: an Ibanez SR500 bass with Bartolini active pickups and a Yorkville 200B amp
When playing guitar: Larrivée L-01
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
