Backstage Pass - SweetKenny - Interview

ATP

What is the title of your upcoming CD? How did you come up with the name?

SWEETKENNY

The title of the album is " Amazonian ", I came up with the title purely by chance, it just kinda popped in my head.

ATP

Is this your first CD and if not, how is this one different from the others?

SWEETKENNY

This is my 10th album in about 2 years... it's a little heavier then the others with stronger guitar playing and more power to it.

ATP

Did you write all the songs before going into the studio or did you write them as you were recording?

SWEETKENNY

As I was recording, I write songs sometimes thinking about a title or a line in my head, but most of the time on the fly as I'm playing and recording. I kinda let the music and feel guide me. sometimes the whole song will change into something else when I start playing the bass or adding another guitar line.

ATP

Walk us thru the process of writing your music?

SWEETKENNY

I never know what I'm gonna play " Never ", I pickup my guitar and I ask God, what do you need me to play? and what ever comes out is what I work with. you can never go wrong with asking the Lord!

ATP

Where did you record and why?

SWEETKENNY

I record all my music in my own studio WaterFall Records, I have no over head, no-one looking at a clock.

ATP

HHow did you pay for your recording?

SWEETKENNY

It does cost money even if you own the studio and equipment. it's not totally free. you have to pay for lights and things like that. but it's not the cost as if I was to go to someone's studio.

ATP

Did you have a producer or did you self-produce? If so, what kind of input did the producer have. If your self-produced, why?

SWEETKENNY

I do all my own production work. I really don't like anyone to produce me, how can they hear what's in my head, I know what feels right and if I make a mistake, or play the wrong note, I know it, I don't need anybody to tell me it was wrong, or I need to play it this or that way.

ATP

Did you try to capture your "live sound" or did you go for something else?

SWEETKENNY

A kinda mix to tell you the truth. What you hear is what you get. What I mean is, if I make it perfect and take out all the mistakes, I lose the feel of the song. I'm not gonna make it perfect on stage right!

ATP

Did your record label have any input into the music you recorded?

SWEETKENNY

I am the record label.

ATP

Are you pleased with the final product?

SWEETKENNY

Man am I pleased, it all came from what God put in my heart, how could I not be!

ATP

Where will we be able to pick up a copy?

SWEETKENNY

You can pick up your copies at http://www.cdbaby.com/sweetkenny10 ,iTunes, Bandcamp.com and just about everywhere on line.

ATP

Will you be touring to promote your CD?

SWEETKENNY

As of right now, I am working on putting a band together to take on a tour.

ATP

Would rather be recording or playing live shows?

SWEETKENNY

Both!! I love doing both, there's nothing like the stage!!

ATP

Anything you would like to say to your fans?

SWEETKENNY

Yes there is something I'd like to say.... It's because of God and you the fan that makes all things happen for every artist. I'm so thankful to have such great fans and support from all walks of life that it makes me want to do this each and everyday. I wake up looking forward to hearing from the fans and people who enjoy what the Lord has givin me. Thank You All!! I love!! Kenny ( SweetKenny )
And thank you for interviewing me!! God bless!!