"Kevin is an original talent and a tremendous performer” – BILLY BRAGG

"Riveting...impeccable...fast developing...unusually talented..."

That's what the Boston Globe says about Kevin So, one of the most exciting and powerful singer/songwriters to emerge from the Boston music scene. Making a name for himself as a boundary-stretching singer/songwriter, So's original blend of pop, rhythm & blues, and hip hop has garnered the attention and praise from Billy Bragg, Martin Sexton, Mary Lou Lord, Richie Havens, David Wilcox, and most recently Keb’ Mo’.

Kevin is one of the most recognized artists in the Asian American community. He, too admits that “there aren’t enough of us.”  Fans all over the world have caught on to So's lyrical truths and his knack for engaging people through his music, intense storytelling, and foot stomping performances. He has been nominated 8 times for the Boston Music Awards and has opened for some of the industry's best known acts including Joe Cocker, Randy Newman, Richie Havens, Billy Bragg, Mary Lou Lord, Livingston Taylor, Ellis Paul, Martin Sexton, Chris Smither, and Dar Williams.

Kevin was invited last fall to perform at MY AMERICA – a tribute at The World in Times Square in commemoration of the tragic events of September 11. He has played the main stage at the world-renowned Kerrville Music Festival in Texas as well as such famed clubs as The Fillmore West in San Francisco, Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and The Bottom Line and Beacon Theater in New York City.

Kevin's love of people and community are not only illustrated in his music, but also in his sense of civic obligation. In addition to a rigorous tour schedule, Kevin has performed at many charity fundraising benefits for organizations such as The New England Home for Little Wanderers, the American Heart Association, Leaders of Tomorrow Inc., ANYTOWN New England, and the Judge Baker Children's Center.

Kevin has just released his 8th solo CD leaving the lights on - a double album -  what he describes as “my Asian American Songs in The Key of Rice … my Kwandrophenia …” combining such diverse influences as Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye “with a little bit of Richard Pryor thrown in.” Confronting identity, sexuality, history, family, and yes - racism, this recording is one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year.

"so here it is
i’m just a’ leaving the lights on
singing about a family and the struggle to stay strong
dealing with all my demons,
something that i believe in
i guess to know where you’re goin’ you must remember where you come from… "

                                                                                                            - from Flashback to 1982

Now with a rigorous touring schedule, and sold out shows at local clubs like the The Middle East, The Lizard Lounge, and Club Passim, Kevin So is quickly becoming one of the most sought after artists on the national music scene. Even more significant, he is an important voice for our generation and for generations to come.