Nashville multi-instrumentalist and educator Kevin Keith joins the podcast as we discuss his unique journey from the classical percussion orchestral world to starting a rock band on lower Broadway, Too Hot For Leather. Kevin persevered through many challenges brought on by the 2020 pandemic, including moving to a new city and joining a band from Craigslist — all of which have brought him to where he is today in Nashville pursuing what he loves. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Music Lab Nashville
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Connect with Kevin:
Website: https://kevinkeithmusician.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkeithmusician

Too Hot For Leather:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toohotforleather
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toohotforleather

Music Featured in this Episode:
“Won’t Be The Same”  by Kevin Keith
“Headlights”  by Kevin Keith

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About Kevin:
Kevin Keith is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and educator. He has performed, recorded and written as a drummer, vocalist, pianist and guitarist. He is known mostly for his work as a drummer and percussionist for artists including Ben Schuller, Endless Earth, Too Hot For Leather, Ryan Clark, Palmer Anthony and Allie Keck.

Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Kevin began taking piano lessons at the age of 4, and drum lessons at the age of 10. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University, and his Master of Percussion Performance at Michigan State University. While in Michigan, Kevin developed a love for classical and art music through his work as a chamber and orchestral percussionist. He spent a season as a primary substitute percussionist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra upon completion of his studies in Denver, Colorado, where he continually expanded upon his live and studio drum set work.

Upon moving to Nashville in 2021, Kevin immediately began working as a regular Lower Broadway drummer, performing primarily with his rock act Too Hot For Leather. He currently works in solo and co-writing settings with numerous singer/songwriters, enjoying the collaborative creation process more than anything else.

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded October 2022 in Nashville, TN

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