QUOTES

“Ultimately, The Life and Adventures of Kevin Daniel is as striking as the name suggests, ten songs that are daring and descriptive in equal measure, and told from a decidedly candid point of view.” TheAlternateRoot.com

Singer-songwriter Kevin Daniel has released a music video for “Happy For A While” after a premiere by AmericanaUK. The song — from his Organic Records debut album, The Life and Adventures of Kevin Daniel — is a horn-driven excursion that finds him wrestling with the sacrifices and uncertainties of devoting a life to music. - The Country Note

The new song from multi-instrumentalist Kevin Daniel is all about his excellent vocal performance. On ‘Happy for a While’, Daniel’s voice is full of soul and character. His impressive range and style is buoyed by excellent backing and vocal harmonies - Americana-UK.com

“It takes a talented individual to transform pain into something beautiful. For Americana singer-songwriter and North Carolina native Kevin Daniel, that’s just another day at the office.” - Music Mecca

“Art may not always be a reflection of life, but when it comes to Kevin Daniel’s music, it’s pretty close. Yet while he has a newcomer’s devotion to keeping it raw and real, Daniel brings a veteran’s depth of experience and sensibility to the project, along with the writing and performance chops to create and deliver songs that simultaneously give listeners glimpses into his life and insights into their own — and that’s exactly what he’s done with the only somewhat sardonically titled The Life and Adventures of Kevin Daniel, his debut full-length album for Organic Records out now.” - Grateful Web

”Hints of Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams rub up against Daniel’s gritty vocals and insightful lyrics.” - Relix (print edition)

”On ‘My Oh My,’ a duet that embraces the dynamics of modern romance, Matrimony singer Ashley Joy Hardee counters his Sturgill Simpson hubris with a buoyant Dolly Parton resonance: ‘My oh my, You’re making me cry. Yeh I wish I didn’t love you, Yeh I wish I didn’t have to.’ Powerful and direct, it represents the best of interdependence. Its ink is authentic.” - No Depression

“Been Here Before offers scrummy country zest, lying somewhere between outlaw country and bro-country. In other words, old-style country music dripping with heart and soul.” - The Young Folks

“There’s 12 tracks present and not a dud in the bunch. The middle tracks are among the best, including the impactful female vocals of the a cappella “Lovemares”, while the cautious “My Oh My” works folk and soulful ideas enter the retro climate. “Blame Me” then brings a bluesy flavor to the listen, where Daniel shows us the depths of his strong vocal prowess.” - Take Effect Reviews

“This guy Kevin Daniel is no amateur. He knows the ropes, has polish when he needs it, has vinegar too.” - Americana Highways

“The collection of songs combines the rootsy mountain air of Asheville with the gritty edge of NYC, with some gospel hints thrown in for good measure.” - Twangville

“Kevin Daniel is the modern Southern-soul-rocker you’ll wish you’d found sooner; with authenticity at the root of each song, it’s hard not to feel something when listening to his music.” - MusicMecca.org

“The soulful slice of southern soul, which officially drops on Friday, is the latest preview of Daniel’s upcoming sophomore album Been Here Before.” - Tinnitist.com

“With it’s stunning video location and foot-tapping urgency, this might just become your song for the summer. Check it out.” - Americana-UK.com

“Tracks such as Don’t See The Light turn deft rock moves into lush gospel sensations, My Oh My is a bluesy, soul-soaked slice of beauty and Horizons takes country traditions and polishes them for a modern audience.” - Dancing About Architecture

“Kevin Daniel delivers his music with a forthright finesse and an approach that’s decidedly determined throughout.” - Goldmine Magazine

Things I Don’t See showcases Daniel’s fluid ability as a songwriter to seamlessly incorporate bits of rock, soul, country, blues, roots, and Appalachia into his thoughtful examination of pain and awakenings, visceral and spiritual.” - American Songwriter Magazine

"On 'Things I Don’t See', Kevin Daniel establishes himself as heir to the country-tinged, good-time barroom rock throne." - Americana Highways

“With its Johnny Cash-style booming bass and pedal steel guitar, the final track All I Need , is a great toe-tapping finale.” - FATEA

“Playfully rambunctious country Americana doesn’t get much more feel-good than, yep, “Feeling Good,” the raw, infectious crowd-pleaser which opened the set and set the tone for the rest of the show.” - Music Connection

“Daniel has already released a pair of exceptional EPs, and this first LP solidifies the Brooklynite as one of the most interesting and unpredictable songwriters in today’s Americana scene.” - Take Effect

“Soul searing and fun loving second coming of Chris Stapleton." — TheJWVibe.com

“Big, bright and brimming with bravado." — Lonesome Highway

“This guy’s the real deal” – Blurt Magazine

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Americana-UK.com video premier

https://americana-uk.com/video-premiere-kevin-daniel-happy-for-a-while

The Bluegrass Situation 5+5

https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/bgs-55-kevin-daniel/?fbclid=IwAR0wxGabLbi6W1M2-V3sfdVIR4gU_CcSbTeCLlElwO_g0oPuab8KEmgfmKA

Music Mecca 2022 AmericanaFest Showcase Review

https://musicmecca.org/top-12-showcases-we-saw-at-americanafest-this-year/

Take Effect Reviews

https://takeeffectreviews.com/november-2023/2023/11/5/kevin-daniel

Performer Magazine x Elixir Strings Featured Artists Three-Part Series

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeIn_SN7hWQ&t=82s

2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM_Tm-Yho4

3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnI5qV0GOI

Relix On The Verge Artist December 2021 (print edition)

Relix Aug 2021 Digital Sampler

https://relix.com/articles/detail/check-out-our-july-august-2021-cd-sampler/

Empire State of Americana for Americana Music Association Thriving Roots Festival

https://youtu.be/dGc4KQajMNI

South Caroline ETV Ep. 20

https://www.scetv.org/watch/palmetto-scene

Internet Archive

https://archive.org/details/kevin-miller-internet-archive

Performer Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrYe2f8aCMA&feature=youtu.be

Glide Magazine

https://glidemagazine.com/262214/kevin-daniels-tales-from-the-golden-road-pt-ii-a-tour-diary/

The Country Note

https://www.thecountrynote.com/interviews/exclusive-getting-to-know-kevin-daniel/

Glide Magazine

https://glidemagazine.com/260109/tales-from-the-golden-road-kevin-daniel-and-johnny-chops-back-in-the-van/

V13 Media

https://v13.net/2021/07/kevin-daniel-details-five-things-he-learned-about-booking-his-own-shows/

Dead Archer Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SZz5lPmnwlc7vveHCSJHd?si=f2daf56b2b3e4da7

Tinnitist

https://tinnitist.com/2021/07/23/20-questions-with-kevin-daniel/

Twangville

https://twangville.com/artist-q-and-a/kevin-daniel-on-being-nice-and-covering-the-eagles-hotel-california/

Big Takeover Mag

https://bigtakeover.com/interviews/AnothershortconversationwithKevinDaniel

Alt County NL

http://www.altcountry.nl/blog/2020/05/kevin-daniel/

Voyage ATL Magazine

http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-kevin-daniel-kevin-daniel-live-brooklyn-ny/

In The Key of Change

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UyvvJO53OY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR27vV15d56ep3uwvSJiHddrli5JykZ4OVtbBlwhkP6IP21adX5itYlFhHY

AntiMusic.com

https://www.antimusic.com/news/20/February/18Singled_Out-_Kevin_Daniels_City_That_Saves.shtml?fbclid=IwAR1GcFstzt96qO_xhO8qQmy-YAo3pS_6JuWFj_MO-j6YGUQEECaCFvRjcBY

American Songwriter Magazine

https://americansongwriter.com/kevin-daniel-sets-high-expectations-before-southern-word-tour/madeline-crone/

Whisperin and Hollerin

http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=14894

The Alternate Root

http://www.thealternateroot.com/reviewarchives/kevin-daniel

Americana Highways

https://bit.ly/2PuIqoZ

Americana UK

https://americana-uk.com/kevin-daniel-things-i-dont-see-independent-2019#more-35380

Interview with Picks and Bones Podcast

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/picks-and-bones/e/65300393?autoplay=true