3-24-2016

Legendary guitarist Steve Kimock is breaking new ground with his new album "Last Danger of Frost." It is scheduled to be released on March 18, just before this show. Kimock's ability to articulate tone, melody and emotion into music combined with technical brilliance has earned him the title “Guitar Monk” (Relix Magazine) for his commitment to guitar and his ability to make it speak with its own original voice. His variegated brand of guitar, alternately subdued and vibrant, defies easy categorization. At times prog rock/jazz-inflected and at other times gypsy-straightaway. His crystal clear tone has been captivating audiences for more than thirty years. Once touted by Jerry Garcia as his "favorite unknown guitar player," Kimock has performed as part of Bob Weir's Kingfish and toured both in 2007 and 2014 with RatDog, in addition to post-Grateful Dead ensembles including The Other Ones, Phil Lesh & Friends, and the Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.

In the 1980s he co-founded the psychedelic rock ensemble “Zero” through which he became known nationally. With the addition of Judge Murphy in 1991, Zero recorded "Chance in a Million," their most successful album to date, featuring songs penned by Grateful Dead lyricist, Robert Hunter. In 1998 Kimock and Zero bandmate Bobby Vega, joined with Ray White and drummer Alan Hertz to form the band KVHW, which toured nationally. And in February 2000 he formed the Steve Kimock Band, bringing in Grammy Award winning drummer, Rodney Holmes.

On the heels of his new album he has also announced a tour this year with his new band "K I M O C K," which includes his son, John Kimock, long-time bassist Bobby Vega and special guest vocalist Leslie Mendelson. The tour begins in early March on the West Coast and swings by the Bull Run on March 24, just in time for the new album release. Expect lots of new songs and the classic Steve Kimock guitar genius. His devotion to live improvisation is matchless and his unparalleled ability to embrace and capture his audience musically is the stuff of legends.

Here’s a newly released short VIDEO clip on Youtube of the new project  K I M O C K: https://youtu.be/qDcDwqJ4jdM