kevinchurchkc

Kansas City, MO, USA

Kevin “Church” Johnson is a midwestern mix plate of old school soul music with a millennial twist of spicy and sweet BBQ. Born and raised in one of the homes of Jazz music, Church, as he is often called, developed his pocket playing style in the Black church where he played drums and sang regularly since he was 10 years old. In addition to his soulful storytelling through song, he also plays keys and guitar. Just recently entering his 30s, for the last 20 years. Kevin has been the Musical Director for R&B sensation Ginuwine and had played for Roy Ayers, Raheem DeVaughn and Ro James. If one insists on comparing Church to his contemporaries it is safe to position him next to Anderson .Paak with the lingering soul of BJ the Chicago Kid. Still, Kevin stands out because of his deep connection with his audiences, regardless of who they are. He could easily land on a playlist with Bobby Womack and Teddy Pendergrass as well as quartet gospel.