Steve Kimock is best known for creating music that is generally considered to
be the nearest modern day sound to that of the Grateful Dead, and his
music is held in high esteem by diehard fans of the former band and by
members of the Grateful Dead themselves.
Kimock has toured and recorded with (among others) Jerry Joseph’s Little Women (1988), The Psychedelic Guitar Circus (1993), Steve Kimock & Friends (early 90s), and Everybody Slides (1996). Kimock has also been featured on the two most recent recordings by Bruce Hornsby ("Big Swing Face" and "Here Comes the Noisemakers"), and toured as featured guitarist with Bruce Hornsby and his band in the fall of 2002.
Though SKB is now Kimock’s primary musical focus, he continues to play other outlets such as acoustic performances that have allowed him to play some of his favorite and diverse instruments publicly, including custom guitars, vintage lap steels and arch tops, Hawaiian guitars and even an octave mandolin. These special performances also have offered Kimock the opportunity to connect with his folk roots and with old musical friends.
In session one of the Jamcast, Steve and Ken discuss his first guitar, first live concert, his approach to the guitar, and what he listens to for inspiration.
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