Kevin McCarthy

Kevin began singing before he could talk and began entertaining at the age of 3. Armed with a broom for a guitar and his fist as a microphone, Kevin would sing his favorite Irish Rover songs to the delight of friends and family.

Kevin began writing songs in middle school and his first band in high school was called "Outlet". As the lead singer, he rocked his talent show playing to over 1000 peers. Kevin began realizing he loved singing and performing. His goal was to someday make it his living. As a senior in high school, Kevin's new band "Hollywood" played bigger parties and events, and Kevin began putting his studio together and increased his songwriting.

Kevin co-founded McCarthyizm with his brother Joe in college and they quickly became one of the top bands in WNY. Kevin left the group after 10 years and finally reached his goal of becoming a successful, full-time musician.

Since then, Kevin has developed into one of northeast's top singer-songwriters and is one of the most sought-after entertainers in WNY.

A 4-Time winner at the Buffalo Music Awards, Kevin was twice voted Top Solo Artist ('00 & '01), his former band was also twice voted Top Original Group ('95 & '96).

Kevin has performed throughout WNY, U.S., and Canada. The past 4 years, Kevin was selected to play on the Labatt Blue Outfitters Tour ('02, '03, '04, '05) which traveled to many cities, festivals, and venues throughout the U.S. and with the tour played before Dave Mason - Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, Coldplay - Darien Lake, New York, and Lynyrd Skynyrd - Cleveland Grand Prix, Ohio among many others.

Playing energy-driven live shows at festivals, colleges, companies, and at the top clubs in WNY, Kevin has also been playing weekly for over 8 years at one of the top college party bars in WNY, Mr. Goodbar, when he is not touring. Kevin's most recent shows included stops in Greenwich, CT, The Bahamas, Windmill Pt, CA.

Kevin loves songwriting and his most recent CD "High On You" contains 10 all-original pop songs that you are sure to enjoy...click here for more info on his CD.

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Call Kevin to Discuss Your Event Directly - (716) 472-7700

Kevin's Management - Entertainment Service International, Tom Barone, Manager - (716) 835-3500,

Kevin's Major Sponsors - Labatt Blue, House of Cotton & The Advantage Company