Kevin Kinsella

Kevin Kinsella
Photo via folkins.net
Background information
Origin	Ithaca, NY
Genres	Reggae Roots Reggae Americana
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1987 - Present
Labels	I Town Records ROIR Shanachie Records
Associated acts	John Brown's Body 10 Ft. Ganja Plant Tribulations
Website	www.kevinkinsella.com

Kevin Kinsella is a reggae and roots rock musician who has participated in 10 studio albums since 1996. Formerly a member of John Brown's Body and 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, he lives in Ithaca, New York. He has been called "Father of East Coast Reggae"

In 1987 Kevin Kinsella founded the band Tribulations when he was just 15 years old in Ithaca, NY. Kevin and his childhood friend Josh Newton headed the band. The band gained regional notoriety in the northeast and opened for Toots and the Maytals.

In 1995 Kevin Kinsella founded the reggae band John Brown's Body During this time period Kevin released their first album "All Time" (1996) on Kevin's label I Town Records. They also recorded "Among Them" (1998), This Day (2000), and "Spirits All Around Us (2002).

Kevin Kinsella also released two acoustic styled albums as solo releases "I-Town Revival" (2000) and "Firestick (2002).

In 2006 Kevin Kinsella left John Brown's Body on good terms to pursue his solo career and to continue to record with 10 Ft. Ganja Plant.

In 2011 Kevin released his 3rd solo album titled "Great Design, followed by "Riding Higher Still" in 2014.

Some of Kevin Kinsella's influences include The Meditations and The Gladiators.