guitarist, singer and music producer
Welcome to kevindempsey.co.uk

Kevin Dempsey has music in his soul. His multi-facetted career is testament to his talent as a guitarist,singer,songwriter and producer. He is sought out by many other musicians who not only enjoy his company but know that he will always seek the most sensitive chord, the perfect arrangement or the sweetest sound.


Kev's current
In 2001 Kevin began playing with the stellar violinist Joe Broughton. They have released two studio albums.
'Every Other World' was recorded in Denmark in 2001 and 'Freehand' followed in 2004. Their new album is on it's way for 2009

Lazarus ( Dave Swarbrick, Kevin Dempsey, Maart Alcock) was formed in 2006 as Swarb recovered from his lung transplant. Their first album, appropriately named 'Live & Kicking' was released in the same year.

In 2002 Kev joined forces with renowned fiddlers
Peter Knight and Tom Leary to create 'Tanna' whose music reflects the diverse influences of all three musicians.

Kev also gigs on his own and draws from his musical history a range of songs and styles which are as interesting as they are entertaining. He can re-interpret traditional music, play a Jazz classic or sing a song which may stay with you forever.

Alongside his performance committments Kevin has always produced music, his own and for other artists. He has recently completed 'Straws in the Wind,' the latest album from
Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick.

Kev's previous
Soul Express - Soulband of the sixties.
Dando Shaft - The first truly unplugged band.
Anand Band - Indian Rock.
Alice Coltraine - Spiritual Jazz.
Blue Aquarius - Big Band.
Los Bohemios - Latin american dance.
Pzazz - Jazz Funk.
Percy Sledge - Soul
The Marvalettes - Motown
Whippersnapper - Acoustic folk.
Mary Black - Mary Black
Uiscedwr - Global folk

Kevin lives in Coventry with his wife Jill (
www.jilldempseygardendesign.co.uk)