Music Connection Magazine live review
Vol XXIX, No. 24 11/21/05-12/04/05
Karma Coffeehouse
Hollywood, CA
The Players: Kyler England- guitar and vocals
Material: Kyler England is a North Carolina native only recently transplanted to Los Angeles. She performs story songs with lyrics that touch your heart. Especially noteworthy are her songs “Blue Ridge,” which was inspired by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Carolina and Tennessee; and “Something So Beautiful,” which follows the transformation of an abused child to a compassionate, caring adult.
Musicianship: England has soaring vocals in the style of Carole King and Carly Simon with just a touch of Sheryl Crow. Combining her expertise on the guitar with top flight well crafted songs, expressively portrayed through her vocals, England is a one-woman band. Were you to close your eyes and just listen to the music, you’d swear she had a host of musicians assisting her.
Performance: The stage was filled with sound though England was the only one there. All eyes and ears were hers, as she expounded on tales of her life and took listeners on a special journey into the world that this artist sees and explores. Her performance was a musical treat. At this gig, England was participating in the “Don’t Call Us Tori” showcases presented by Shannon Hurley; and she was the cream of the crop this night.
Summary: England can find a song in anything she observes or comes in contact with. Her voice is angelic and her songs take you to the heavens. Should she continue to impress audiences in her new Los Angeles location, England’s goal for a long career in music should be achieved.
- Bob Leggett