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Rod Kinny

Rank #312 Minneapolis, MN Rock / Jazz / Progressive

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Members: Rod Kinny

Sounds Like: Al Stewart OFFICIAL, Todd Rundgren, Toto, Marillion, Ambrosia

Label: Our Quay

Bio: A longtime musician, Rod Kinny has always had a passion for his craft. Beginning in elementery school with band & choir to playing bass in local rock bands. After graduating high school in a desperate attempt to escape his hometown of Austin, MN. Rod enlisted in the US Air Force. In the mid 1980'... See Full Bio

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“ There is something familiar about this music. Flavors of early Genesis and Phil Collins; Crosby, Stills & Nash harmonies at times (“Prime Mover”), Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, Loggins and Messina, and more, play across the selections. In this way, the music sounds like an old friend (to those of us old enough to remember these musical groups, that is). Mr. Kinny’s lyrics, however, are certainly up-to-date, with references to the isolation caused by personal electronic devices, environmental pollution (“Look into the river, I’m watching sludge flow by/There are no plants to speak of to purify/Some think it’s the devils work planned in secrecy/Stemming from fear and absence of decency”), distractions to the awareness of self, and other revelations. As such, although other musical figures are referenced, “Higher Self” is a unique and unusual collection of songs, worthy of closer listening.”

— Mark Maxwell Abushady, Creations Magazine

“We get hundreds of new CD submissions a year. Sadly, most of them do not require a great deal of listening. In fact, I can pretty much tell by the middle of the first song if the material meets the 0dayrock criteria. We consider production, songwriting skills like melody, lyrics, musicianship and, of course the abilities of the lead singer. If these skills grab us as positive, it will be here. Occasionally a submission grabs us from the ‘git go’ and by the 3rd song in we're hooked. Rod Kinny's "Higher Shelf" is one of them. It took us no time to get our foots tappin’, to get us to want to listen to that song again, and to make us want to sing along these sweet melodies. ”

— Zero Day Rock, Zero Day Rock

“ The album “Higher Self” by Rod Kinny is sparkling pop/rock with a touch of smooth jazz and a bit of country. It is filled with positive emotions and it received this expressive name not by chance. The music of “Higher Self” and the manner of Rod Kinny performing and singing reminded me of the legendary Bee Gees to some extent. But the artist definitely has his own established style. His acoustic guitar playing is very accurate. The harmonies of “Higher Self” are enjoyable. The album is easily listened to from the first seconds to the last ones. “Higher Self” will be interesting not only for melodious pop/rock admirers, but for all those who love original multidimensional music. This album is undoubtedly not for one-time listening. ”

— Serge Kozlovsky, www.sergekozlovsky.com

“A native of Minnesota, Rod Kinny as what can be described as a unique musical style. There are times on this disc that he brings to mind some of the classic sounds of 1970s pop, such as “Beyond The Impossible,” which reminds me of some of the Bee Gees’ finest work. Other standout tracks on the album include the soothing “Between Two Worlds” and the well-written “Water Into Wine.” Kinny wrote all the songs himself on HIGHER SELF, and shows himself to be quite the competent songwriter. As a tunesmith, he shines brightest on songs like “Old Into New,” and “London Town,” which features some nifty drum work from John Calarco. At the end of the day, it seems to be the title cut that is spurring the most interest from fans across the world. The song and album has performed well in eleven countries---so far, and the list keeps growing. Could America be next on the list? I wouldn’t bet against him! (c) 2005-2010 MNN Enterprises, LLC. ”

— Chuck Dauphine, Music News Nashville

“The easiest thing to pin on this CD is the singing. It sounds very much like The Bee Gees. There are times where the music resembles that, but the arrangements are all over the place. That said, overall, the disc sits close enough to progressive rock to get it pegged there. Only a handful of tracks are purely prog, but the rest is close enough that I’m OK with setting it there. Mind you, I had it under “non prog” at first. Whatever you call it, though, this is an entertaining disc that’s both catchy and meaty. It’s compelling while not requiring a lot of effort in terms of thought processes. It should appeal to prog rock fans, but there’s enough classic rock and AOR to earn it fans outside that circle.”

— Gary Hill, Music Street Journal

“ Talented artist, Rod has had the excellent idea of working with Joe Puerta (Ambrosia / Bruce Hornsby & The Range), one of my favorite artists who also produced the "HIGHER SELF", available as CD or MP3 on CD Baby. Influence from Ambrosia, Steely Dan and Toto, Todd Rundgren, or to feel, mixed with a side of British pop in the late 80 or early 90s, the mixture is surprising. An album always punctuated with little downtime. Which had started with property pretty up-tempo like "Beyond The Impossible" or "Higher Self", with super Westcoast "Between Two World" or "Infinite Love" and the seventies Competition. Not to mention, the British "Water To Wine" or "London Town", not so far from a Prefab Sprout. In short, an embodiment with different tones, the very fine work. You can listen to some tracks from Rod on his myspace and of course order it on CD Baby , the price is light, do not deprive yourself.”

— Cool Night, Cool Night Westcoast/AOR Blogspot

““Higher Self” by Rod Kinny is an album about transformation of lives and the world, in Adult Contemporary and Popular styles of music. The CD is of professional quality with excellent mixing of a variety of instruments, lead and background vocals. Instrumentation includes a large selection of live performances, bringing a fullness of variety and a satisfyingly entertaining effect. Compositions are excellent. Lead vocals are good, with a chorus of harmony tastefully intermingling for maximum appeal. The album includes a combination of upbeat and reflective songs, capturing and maintaining listener attention. “Beyond The Impossible” is a smooth-flowing song, encouraging people to move past imagined limitations. “Higher Self”, is a Pop song of inspiration and introspection suggesting we look within to find connection to the source, leading to a magical life. The album fearlessly addresses a breakdown of long-established modes of operation.”

— Rosemarie Ashley, PositiveMusicAssociation.com

"Kinny packages hope, sexuality, optimism and pure soul."

— Genevieve Will, Indie-Music.com

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Jun 2

Crow River Winery
Hutchinson, MN, US | 2:00pm
Crow River Winery
Hutchinson, MN, US
Sun Jun 02 2:00pm
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Rod Kinny will be performing at The Crow River Winery Sunday June 2 from 2-5 PM. The Crow River Winery is located at 14848 MN HWY 7 Hutchinson, MN 55350.
Fri
Jul 12

Tally's Dockside
White Bear Lake, MN, US | 6:00pm
Tally's Dockside
White Bear Lake, MN, US
Fri Jul 12 6:00pm
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Rod Kinny at Tally's Dockside Fri July 12 from 6-9 PM. Tally's Dockside is located at 4440 Lake Ave S. White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
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Jul 21

Northern Vineyards Wine…
Stillwater, MN, US | 7:00pm
Northern Vineyards Winery
Stillwater, MN, US
Sun Jul 21 7:00pm
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Rod Kinny will be performing at Northern Vineyards Sunday July 21 from 7-9 PM. Northern Vineyards Winery is located at 223 Main Street N. Stillwater, MN 55082.
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Jul 27

Wild Mountain Winery
Taylors Falls, MN, US | 4:00pm
Wild Mountain Winery
Taylors Falls, MN, US
Sat Jul 27 4:00pm
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Rod Kinny will be giving a show at The Wild Mountain Winery Sat. July 27 from 4-7 PM. The Winery is located at 16906 Wild Mountain Road - Taylors Falls, MN 55084.
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Sep 14

Fawn Creek Winery
Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | 3:00pm
Fawn Creek Winery
Wisconsin Dells, WI, US
Sat Sep 14 3:00pm
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Rod Kinny will be performing on the patio at the Fawn Creek Winery the weekend of September 14 & 15. The winery is located at 3619 - 13th Ave Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

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inframe Project
i have to agree with Rick Davis, sounds like you have great influence from Beegee with modern touch and your own strong vocal character. love your "higher self" and "beyond t...
Rick Davis
great stuff Rod very beegee influenced and sound but love it from Rick Davis