Who is Kyle Knuppel? Many of us asked ourselves that question a year ago when he performed at the Vienna Union Hall, and he will be returning to that venue on June 13.
Knuppel used to make his living singing and song writing in New York City. While studying in a masters class at Julliard, he worked as an EMT and ended up changing careers from music to medicine. A residency position at the Maine Dartmouth Family Practice Residency in Augusta/Waterville brought him to central Maine.
Kyle brought up his buddy, Matt Davis, from the Philly area, added two well known jazz musicians in Maine on drums and bass and then generously donated their time to do a benefit concert for the Union Hall. The performance was a success, drawing rave reviews from those in attendance.
Davis on guitar was another surprise! In addition to performing, Davis is an active composer, teacher and arranger. For 15 years he has taught music on all levels from elementary to graduate levels. He is the Senior Lecturer of Jazz Guitar Performance at the University of Arts in Philadelphia, serves as a NY Pops Teaching Artist in NYC and founder of “Aerial Photography,” an original jazz ensemble inspired by the great historical and cultural diversity of the American experience, to mention a bit of all he does. Davis was hailed as “incredible” by the Philadelphia Daily News and “inspired” by Downbeat magazine. He has received numerous awards and honors and has shared the stage with many notable musicians.
Knuppel and Davis will be performing for a second time at the Vienna Union Hall on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m.. The show is called American Songbook 2 – from originals to bluegrass to jazz.
Who is Kyle Knuppel?? Come see for yourself. You won’t regret it!
Tickets are $8 prepaid in advance and $10 at the door. For tickets call: Libby 293-2362 eacharville@gmail.com OR Dodi Thompson 293- 2670
