Kevin McKinney is an Austin, Texas music Icon. This zany gifted songwriter, singer and guitarist was born in the suburbs of Dallas, later attending Southwestern University in Georgetown, just north of Austin. While in school, Kevin co-founded the band Soulhat which went on to become of Austin’s most renowned bands, signed by Epic/Sony Records, helping Austin earn its reputation as the “Live Music Capital of the World”. Soulhat/McKinney’s song “Bonecrusher” became an Austin radio anthem, playing every Friday at exactly 5PM for the next ten years. 

With 5 solo albums, Kevin remains a respected prolific Austin staple. He performs with numerous Austin artists including Bob Schneider, Wrenfro, Fastball, Earthpig and Fire, Bruce Robison, and Martin Zellar. Kevin has built his reputation as much on the back of his live shows as anything else. Live, his shows range from solo acoustic stand-up to full-on power acts. Kevin’s songs, old and new, live on, making people happy and continually inspiring other Austin musicians.