If Kevin Bilchik’s music was your last meal, it would be a satisfying smorgasbord of styles and traditions, tied together with an undeniable flavor of the blues. Bilchik’s songs range from upbeat rhythm and blues tunes about love found and awkwardly lost, to introspective folk and country songs about life and family. Throw in a few minor-key tales about growing up, and getting lost, in the 21st century American landscape, and you're starting to get the picture.
With his precise and soulful rhythm on the acoustic guitar, Kevin guides each song with purpose and energy, with an intent to draw the listener into his lyrics and emotions. Combining his wry modern perspective, with the roots and Americana music that he loves, Bilchik can make you laugh, smile, cry, and tap your toes, all in under four minutes. Catch him live, or listen to one of his three CD releases, and find out for yourself.
Kevin Bilchik was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and still calls it home with his wife, daughter, and floppy eared dog.
"Bilchik is what many would deem a "B-2," devastatingly good but remaining under the radar. The raw nature of his music is what makes Bilchik something different..."-Graham Tucker, The Current, UMSL
"Bilchik's lyrics, as well as a smooth, stark delivery and composition are reminiscent of artists such as Bob Dylan and Tom Waits at his most folky. Relying on the strength of storytelling, Bilchik’s music is only the delivery system for stories that immerse the listener in vivid imagery and powerful states of mind. Sung in a plain, no frills sandy baritone, there is little to distract you from Bilchik’s tales of the extraordinary in everyday life." -James Dufendach, 30music.com
"Kevin’s songs and vocal style are a simple pleasure that you want to indulge in again and again. Good songs. Good writing. Good style. I really enjoyed listening to this CD and will certainly add it my collection to enjoy on a regular basis." -Angie Chaney, Vision Music Group Nashville , Roots Music Report
"St. Louis native Kevin Bilchik started out as a writer before he started putting his words to music. That commitment to the craft of choosing the right words -- in the right combination – comes through loud and clear on Bilchik’s debut EP recording, Paper Money. It’s obvious that Bilchik took the time to hone his lyrics well… every one of the six originals on Paper Money possesses an organic, emotional core that’s built on the power of the lyrics. You’ll be hearing more from Kevin Bilchik."-Terry Perkins, music journalist
*lo-res images are at 72dpi for web use, hi-res are at 300dpi (5x7) print quality / photos by K. Alan Copeland
