Kevin Barrett

Main Instrument

• • GUITAR

About Kevin Barrett

“a consummate accompanist”Peter Hum. Ottawa Citizen“insouciantly slinky” Katie Malloch. CBC RadioKevin Barrett is a guitarist, producer, musical director and composer based in Toronto, Canada. Kevin has been a freelance guitarist in Toronto for more than 30 years. He performs as a band leader, side musician and musical director at festivals, clubs and concert venues across the country and internationally, while maintaining a continuous presence on the Toronto scene. Kevin is known as a passionate soloist, a first-rate accompanist, and a versatile and creative side musician. As well as leading his own Group, Kevin has worked with some of the finest performers on the Canadian music scene – Patricia Cano, Molly Johnson, Louis Simão, Lillian Allen, Kellylee Evans, Julie Michels, Big Rude Jake and the Stratford Festival. Kevin has been Musical Director for Ron Davis’ symphRONica, Daniela Nardi’s ESPRESSO MANIFESTO and Arts4All Creative Society. His recording credits include guitar work for Daniela Nardi, Ron Davis, Adi Braun, Paisley Jura, Kira Callaghan, DK Ibomeka, and Jay Boehmer. Through kevinbarrettgroup Productions he has produced recordings with the SPECIAL INTEREST group, Julie Michels, Jacob Langer, Melissa Boyce, Lisa Lindo and Faustwork Mask Theatre. Kevin maintains a busy recording and teaching studio in Toronto’s Kensington Market.