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Playing what he calls a style of "acousticfolkyfunkrock," you can find Kyle Moreland on an average Saturday night in the local coffee shop, wooing the hearts and ears of his audience.

After taking up the guitar eight years ago, the singer-songwriter from Kansas began playing live shows in 2001. Theres something amazingly exciting about taking something that youve created and throwing it out into the world - seeing how it connects with people, says Moreland. The ultimate evening for me is getting a group of people together with some music and hopefully giving them something more than what they came there with. And thats exactly what his audience gets. Morelands sound is exactly what he says it is - a type of acousticfolkyfunkrock filled with driving acoustic guitar riffs that will run round your head for days and melodies that capture your heart and bring your tapping feet along for the ride. Beyond the catchy but inventive tunes like those in Backburner, Where Madness Lives, and Stargazer, is a heartfelt message and lyrical content that will challenge both your heart and mind. Make no mistake, Morelands music isnt just by chance, but definitely has an intended message which shines through each and every track. At the core, Moreland says his message is that there is a world of life to be lived that is beyond our sight but not beyond our reach - and living in light of this is the hardest and best thing you can ever do. With influences like Dave Matthews Band, Derek Webb, Waterdeep, and U2 (which he cites as the greatest band of all time), it is easy to see why Morelands music is so musically and lyrically rich. After an evening at a Kyle Moreland show or a first listen to his album, the listener is sure to walk away with a whole lot more than they arrived with. Both the artist and the music has a definite magnetic pull that is bound to captivate anyone who comes near, and in watching him speak or sing, it is quite easy to see that Moreland is a musical breath of fresh air. This is the real deal, a raw and refreshing sound for music lovers everywhere. And after hearing this soulful and inspiring artist, your ears and heart wont want to settle for anything less than amazing. (Kyle Morelands debut album out February 14, 2006!)