About Kevin Avent

Memphis Music

There is something about growing up in the Memphis area and how it ties you to music. Memphis is a city renowned for its musical heritage, having birthed and nurtured some of the most iconic names in blues, soul, rock and roll, and hip-hop. Some of the most famous musicians from Memphis include Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Justin Timberlake, and Booker T. Jones. The city is also the birthplace of Sun Studio and Stax Records. The heritage of music runs deep in Memphis.

Gear Highlights

Here is a quick rundown of some of the gear that I use.

Ovation Double Neck

With its specially designed Super-Shallow composite body-a favorite of stage performers-Ovation's Celebrity double neck combines 6- and 12-string guitars into a single, easy-to-play instrument.

Yamaha APX-4A

The Yamaha APX-4A. Lightweight with a bright, crisp tone. It has an active pickup with a 3 band EQ with AMF (adjustable mid-range frequency).

DigiTech JamMan Stereo Looper

I use the JamMan Stereo looper to add depth and dynamics to select songs.

Full PA or Combo Amp

I provide a full PA for larger venues and also have smaller combo amps for use in more intimate settings when appropriate.

Stage Lighting

Based on the needs of the event or venue, I can also provide stage lighting to add an additional touch and focus.

About Kevin Avent

Making music and memories with friends, fans and family since 1979!

I've been playing guitar since I was around 16 years old (you can just guess how many years that is...). Since the age of 19, I've played in five separate bands that span over four decades of rock and roll. From the 70's hard rock, early 80's pop and on to the late 80's heavy metal and hair bands, I've enjoyed playing in every one!

My Newest Chapter

My current musical project is focused on solo acoustic performing. I've moved from projects with a full band to now performing as a solo artist. Solo performing allows me to have a more intimate setting with the auidence and to bring a different dynamic than you can achieve with a full band. I'm still performing all of the classic favorite hits but with an "unplugged" style of delivery.

Southern Echo is my solo acoustic duo project. With a focus on the same "unplugged" versions of hit songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today's current favorites.

If you have an event or venue that needs music, go to my booking page to send me a booking request. You can also check my calendar for availability or if you would like to attend an upcoming show.

If you'd like to take a trip down memory lane and see some photos from my previous bands, go to my personal page at KevZone.com

My Set List

To see a list of the songs I use in my sets, CLICK HERE

To download my song list, CLICK HERE