BIO

Greg Kester is a passionate musician and producer whose songs help listeners connect the head to the heart. Exploring themes such as guilt, grace, purpose, human longing, and existence, both Kester’s lyrics and complex instrumentals strike a deep chord in the lightest and heaviest of hearts. His songs capture an American sound with influences ranging from soul to 90’s alternative rock that you can easily listen to all day. Performances can vary from an acoustic songwriter to a full band including a horn and strings section. He often writes and performs with his wife, Tara, who lends harmony and solo vocal talents to much of the live and recorded production. Kester is originally from Bethlehem, PA and now resides in San Diego, CA.

Contact:
​greg@gregkester.com
​610.428.3131

Upcoming News
  • New album release entitled "No Faith In Fear" - September 2017

Primary Fanbase + Comparable Artists
  • PRIMARY SUPPORTING GEOGRAPHY: Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles)
  • SIMILAR ARTISTS SONICALLY: Incubus, Vertical Horizon, Switchfoot/Jon Foreman, Josh Garrels, Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder, Gungor, Coldplay (early years), Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, Sting
  • SIMILAR FANBASES: Switchfoot, U2, Josh Garrels, Mutemath, Drew Holcomb, Needtobreathe

Points of Interest
  • Plays in various alternate guitar tunings
  • Performs solo acoustic, duo with vocals, or full band
  • Frequently writes, records, and performs with his wife Tara, who lends vocal harmonies to most songs on new album
  • Co-constructed a professional recording studio in Oceanside, CA
  • Wrote, co-engineered, and co-produced all material​

Live
  • PRIMARY SUPPORTING GEOGRAPHY: Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles)
  • PREVIOUS NOTABLE PERFORMANCES AT:
    • THE BITTER END, New York, NY
    • JOHNNY BRENDAS, Philadelphia, PA
    • GODFREY DANIELS, Bethlehem, PA
    • ALOHA CAFÉ, Cabarete, Dominican Republic
    • DACAPO, Valenica, Spain
    • RAMONA MAINSTAGE, Ramona, CA

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