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If you need a sub, I'm your guy. I have no interest in playing full time with any one band. That said, here's my 'brag-blah': I've opened for Buck Owens (Remember him?) Played bass with Bill Haley's Comets, have backed up Aaron Tippin on stage as well as the late Sheila Raye Charles, yes Ray Charles' daughter. I'm a lead guitar player and also double on pedal steel, bass, keyboards, drums, ukulele, banjo, mandolin and melodica. I have vast experience also as a MIDI Sequence Composer and am a member of the MIDI Association. I've gigged professionally since 1965 and am a seasoned pro. I like freelancing these days and not being chained full time to just one group. While my description may sound egotistical, I am far from it; I'm just stating some facts about myself. I have no time for egotistical musicians or anyone with drug or alcohol problems. My favorite genres include Classic Country from the 60's & 70's, not the garbage they currently call 'Country'. I also love playing The Blues and 60-70's Rock. I'm extremely fussy on my sound. I do not idolize any musicians, especially the ones that were or are drug addicts. With my experience composing MIDI Sequences, I worked for years as a solo guitarist/singer playing in front of my original MIDI tracks. Utilizing those tracks landed me a full time job for five solid years doing over 600 gigs as house musician at an upscale restaurant/lounge in the Brainerd MN lakes area called Bar Harbor. If you have a drummer that is capable of following a click track, my MIDI tracks can bring a whole new dimension to any band. With it, my own trio "Enterprise" covers even the complex 'beyond-3-chords' songs by groups as diverse as Steely Dan, Chicago, etc. The profile on this website asks "How many gigs have you played". Over 100 is the last check box. If there was another box that said "Several Thousand" that would be the one I'd check. If you are looking for a sub, give me a call, let's talk.
- Screen name:
- Kevin-Enterprise
- Member since:
- Apr 25 2019
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 60
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
First and foremost, The Ventures and Chet Atkins. Then, Walter Becker, Larry Carlton, Wes Montgomery and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I don't mind Clapton but I'm not a fan of his tone. From a quality of performing music standpoint, Steely Dan is my absolute favorite. If you've never heard of Steely Dan, please move on to the next musician.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Steel guitar:
- Advanced
- Other:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
A few guitars and basses, keys, pedal steel, etc. All good stuff.
MUSIC
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Chasing The Sunset
Chasing The Sunset Year: 2018 Genre: Jazz
This is my cover of a great song by Count Basic (Yes, Basic)
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Sing Me Back Home
Sing Me Back Home Genre: Country
My instrumental version of a Merle Hagaard classic.
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Misty
Misty Genre: Jazz
My instrumental accapella version of an old Jazz classic
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Biggest Part Of Me
Biggest Part Of Me Genre: Pop
My instrumental version of a Soft Rock hit originally done by Ambrosia
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Mr. Dieingly Sad (Live)
Mr. Dieingly Sad (Live) Genre: Acoustic
My live version of an old 60's Critter's classic Rock song.
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Dance With Me
Dance With Me Genre: Acoustic
My instrumental version of an Orleans classic hit.
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Knock On Wood
Knock On Wood Genre: Jazz
My version of Knock On Wood... for you Telecaster Cats out there, I'm using my Forrest Lee Nashville Custom equipped with a G and B bender. Listen for the bends...
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Make It With You
Make It With You Genre: Pop
An old Bread classic done instrumentally by me.
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Mr. Sandman
Mr. Sandman Genre: Country
I'm influenced a lot by the great Chet Atkins. Hopefully it will be evident when you hear this song.
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House Of The Rising Sun
House Of The Rising Sun Genre: Classic Rock
I got very tired of singing this song thousands of times, but instrumentally, it's fun. (Done alone)
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Let The Good Times Roll (Video)
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Never Without You (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood MN (Private Event)
Providence Auditorium, Hankinson ND Time TBA
Lakeside Ballroom Glenwood MN Private Event
Colonel Hankinson Barn, Hankinson ND (Private Event) 7-11
Elks Club, Alexandria MN 7-10 PM
Kevin Klimek and Enterprise in concert at TAK Music Venue, Dilworth MN 8-11 PM. Advance tickets available at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-country-at-tak-tickets-61044770552?aff=efbeventtix
Cassie Weisner & Kevin Klimek perform at United Methodist Church Pizza Bake, Alexandria MN 5-8 PM
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at The Deck Bar/Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, Alexandria MN 5-8 PM
Kevin Klimek & The Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboys perform at Club 74, Ashby MN 2-6 PM
Kevin along with Cassie & The Bob's Patsy Cline Tribute Show perform at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria MN at 7 PM. Outdoor concert.
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at The Deck Bar/Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. TWO SHOWS: First show = Noon to 3 PM Second show = 5-8 PM
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at Knute Nelson MN... Time TBA
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at Backroads, Evansville MN, outdoor concert. 6-10 PM
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at Rose City MN, Outdoor Concert and Hog Roast 8 PM - 12 AM Open to the public
Kevin performs with Cassie & The Bob's Patsy Cline Tribute Show at Barrett MN 8-11:30 PM
Kevin Klimek/Enterprise Performing at United Methodist Church Pizza Bake free concert 5-8 PM
Kevin performs with The Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboys at Barrett MN Private party.
At Red Willow Arts Coalition Series, Douglas Co. Courthouse Lawn Concert. Kevin joins The Loose Change Band. Bring a lawn chair!
Private party, Brown's Valley MN
Kevin Klimek and The Enterprise Band performing at Willie T's/Holiday Inn, Alexandria MN 7-10 PM
Kevin and Enterprise Perform at Knute Nelson, Alexandria MN