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As a young boy Kevin Kane had an affinity for '60s era pop. Growing up in Kelowna, BC, he met brothers Chris and Tom Hooper, who shared his love of the Who, the Rolling Stones, and especially the Beatles. They began jamming in the Hooper brothers' basement, and not long after the Grapes of Wrath were formed, going on to release 4 albums, including the platinum-selling "Now and Again" in 1989 and "These Days" in 1991. The Grapes disbanded, but reformed from 1998 and 2000, releasing one last album, "Field Trip" on the late Song Corp record label. Aside from his work with the Grapes of Wrath, Kevin has released 2 solo acoustic albums, both met with critical acclaim and enthusiasm from Grapes fans and a whole new audience who have discovered Kevin's quiet, artful song-writing and sparse acoustic arrangements. "Neighborhood Watch" was released in 1996, and more recently, Kevin recorded an album of paired-down covers, called "Timmy Loved Judas Priest" in 2001. (This was named after a scene in the cult indie documentary, "Heavy Metal Parking Lot.") Kevin has also developed a strong reputation as a producer, working with artists like Zumpano, The Salteens, Star Collector, and Wayne Lavallee. What's remained consistent is Kevin's desire to create music with heart and write songs that capture the essence of his life experience, coupled with his intensely beautiful guitar playing. Kevin has completed recording a new solo album to be released in September, 2007. This is Kevin's first full-band recording since the Grapes days and finds him joined by Nelson Bragg (Quarter After, Mockers, Brian Wilson Band) on drums, Stefan Bienz on upright and longhorn bass, and Christina Zaenker's layered cellos and vocals. Entitled "How To Build A Lighthouse", its Kevin's most varied and dynamic collection of music.
