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Randy McStine Presents a Kevin Gilbert Retrospective featuring: Nick D\u2019Virgilio, Don Carr and Lloyd Landesman<\/p>\n
Who was Kevin Gilbert? \u00a0Who is doing this Retrospective?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Our all-star tribute is for\u00a0Kevin Matthew Gilbert<\/strong>\u00a0(November 20, 1966 \u2013 May 18, 1996). Kevin was an American songwriter, musician, composer, producer and collaborator. Kevin was also an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist who played keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, cello, and drums. He toured with\u00a0Eddie Money<\/strong>\u00a0before winning the 1988 Yamaha SOUNDCHECK International Rock Music Competition with his progressive rock group\u00a0Giraffe<\/strong>. Producer\u00a0Patrick Leonard\u00a0<\/strong>was impressed with Gilbert\u2019s performance at the competition and invited him to join him in forming a new band which became\u00a0Toy Matinee<\/strong>. During this time, Gilbert worked on the projects of many musicians and producers, including\u00a0Madonna<\/strong>,\u00a0Michael Jackson<\/strong>, Keith Emerson<\/strong>, Sheryl Crow, Bill Bottrell, Susanna Hoffs, Linda Perry, <\/strong>and\u00a0Genesis<\/strong>. \u00a0For more in-depth info on Mr. Gilbert, please see the ProgStock Artist page for this event: Randy McStine<\/strong>\u00a0(The Fringe, Lo-Fi Resistance) is a 28-year old guitarist, songwriter, and producer. \u00a0He recorded his first album when he was 11 years old, and hasn\u2019t stopped since. \u00a0Randy’s own bands include Lo-Fi Resistance and The Fringe. \u00a0Randy has also recorded and performed with a diverse list of talent, including Sound of Contact, Dave Kerzner, the Pink Floyd Experience, Jane Getter Premonition, Stu Hamm, and members of King Crimson, Tears For Fears, Porcupine Tree, Miles Davis, and Joe Satriani. \u00a0Randy has performed on the Moody Blues Cruise, the YES Cruise to the Edge, RoSfest, Progtoberfest, and the Marillion Weekend, just to name a few. \u00a0Those of you who have seen Randy perform live know that he is the perfect person to be leading this tribute to Kevin Gilbert.<\/p>\n Nick D\u2019Virgilio<\/strong>\u00a0is an American drummer and multi-instrumentalist musician, often referred to as NDV, best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Spock\u2019s Beard. \u00a0He was also one of two drummers chosen to replace Phil Collins in Genesis on the Calling All Stations album. He has also toured and done session work with many artists including Tears for Fears and Mystery, and is an official member of Big Big Train and The Fringe. \u00a0Nick\u2019s previous work with Kevin Gilbert\u2019s material makes him a perfect fit for this event.<\/p>\n Don Carr<\/strong>\u00a0is a legendary Nashville guitarist, best known for his 23 years of work with the Oak Ridge Boys. \u00a0Don collaborated with other musicians writing, recording, and performing a wide variety of original music and also found success as a sideman and session guitarist. \u00a0 The mix of original music and sideman proved to be a potent one, providing him with the skills to perform and record with diverse artists such as David Slater, Danielle Alexander, Shelley West, Girls Next Door, Earl Thomas Conlee, Tommy Tutone, Marie Osmond, JoDee Messina, Sarah Evans, Colin Raye, BJ Thomas, and Tim McGraw. \u00a0Don has made over 100 television appearances, been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and made a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry.<\/p>\n Lloyd Landesman\u00a0<\/strong>is a veteran live and studio musician, with talents for piano, organ, keyboards, vocals, composing, arranging, and producing. \u00a0Recent live work includes fronting his own fusion band, Meridian Voice Project, and performing with the heavy progressive rock band Fright Pig at RoSfest 2014. \u00a0Lloyd has recorded with artists such as Foreigner, Squeeze, Carl Perkins, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Clarence Clemons (E Street Band), Michael Bolton, Johnny and Edgar Winter and many more. In addition, he has composed and produced hundreds of commercial spots for television including The Super Bowl, CBS NCAA College Football, SEC Football, Budweiser, Dr. Pepper, Cheerios, Chevy, Subway, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Ford, Pringles, Burger King, and the catchy \u201cEvery kiss begins with Kay\u201d tagline for Kay Jewelers\u2019 commercials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Randy McStine Presents a Kevin Gilbert Retrospective featuring: Nick D\u2019Virgilio, Don Carr and Lloyd Landesman Who was Kevin Gilbert? \u00a0Who is doing this Retrospective? Our all-star tribute is for\u00a0Kevin Matthew Gilbert\u00a0(November 20, 1966 \u2013 May 18, 1996). Kevin was an American songwriter, musician, composer, producer and collaborator. 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