"Who is Kevn Kinney? (of Drivin N Cryin)"

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In this episode, we have the honor of hosting the frontman of the renowned band, Drivin N Cryin, Kevn Kinney. Kevn's remarkable career spans across genres, making him a true musical icon. We're thrilled to have him on the show.

Kevn is no stranger to the The Rock Boat cruise, an event that he's known since its inception and is eager to finally experience for himself. He highlights how Drivin N Cryin has always defied music genre categorization and crafted their own distinct sound. Their influence on other bands is impressive and their devoted fan base - especially in the Southeast - is truly remarkable.

We then delve into Kevn's experiences on other music cruises, such as the Skynyrd Cruise and the Outlaw Country Cruise. He regales us with captivating stories about touring with Syknyrd and the unique perks of performing on a cruise ship.

We explore Kevn's creative process and what inspires him to create new music. He underscores the significance of being a music fan and how he finds joy in watching other bands perform. Kevn also reveals that Drivin N Cryin prefers spontaneity during their shows, foregoing setlists and embracing the flow, which adds an element of excitement.

We also discuss the highly anticipated Rock Boat and Kevn's enthusiasm to perform onboard. He eagerly looks forward to connecting with fans and witnessing other spectacular performances. Kevn relates his admiration of other musicians' pedalboards and shares amusing anecdote about one who adamantly refused to let him take a picture of his pedal board.

Towards the conclusion of our episode, Kevn reflects on the next generation of fans and expresses his delight in seeing young people enjoying his music. He also mentions his new record and a tribute album that will be available for purchase (ON VINYL!!!) on The Boat.

This episode is a treasure trove of captivating stories, insights into Kevn's illustrious music career, and a sneak peek into what fans can expect from his performance on The Rock Boat. It's an absolute must-listen for rock music enthusiasts and will only serve to further build your excitement for the upcoming cruise!

Timestamps:

00:00:03 - Introducing Kevn Kinney from Drivin N Cryin.

00:01:30 - Kevn Kinney's awareness of TRB and his band's history.

00:04:03 - Between genres and their influence on other bands.

00:05:23 - Other Sixthman Cruises.

00:08:11 - Vanilla soft serve all the way.

00:10:29 - Kevn Kinney's approach to music and his creative process.

00:15:32 - A fan of other bands.

00:16:23 - Picture this Pedal board.

00:17:40 - A self-help approach to songwriting and performing.

00:19:10 - Interacting with an audience and their song requests.

00:21:50 - A new generation of Drivin N Cryin fan.

00:25:49 - Anticipation for The Rock Boat.

00:27:33 - Kevn Kinney's new record.

00:29:19 - Vinyl!

00:30:31 - Farewell and anticipation for meeting on The Boat.

Connect with Kevn Kinney and Drivin N Cryin:

Website: https://www.drivinncryin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivinncryin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivinncryin

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drivinncryin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYAyTeY5s0WALRYn5OILAw

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/drivin-n-cryin/348328

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26yYgoh7hehqYix76g3LcS

BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15387-drivin%27-n%27-cryin%27

Linktree: https://biglink.to/tclinks?fbclid=IwAR1ClDqVUEH0DQmQ-RdeHsbivYszImIR0w_k8J-tjzsCJAHhbnxlcUUsXfg

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