Kenny Jeon is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. His music can be best described as soulful with blues/contemporary elements and a touch of R&B. Kenny has been singing since he was a kid and picked up the guitar while in high school. It wasn’t until he began university that he started taking songwriting more seriously. Aside from vocals and guitar, he also plays bass, drums, piano and a few other miscellaneous instruments. Kenny was a nominee for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for the 2024 YYC Music Awards. His biggest musical influence is John Mayer, whose signature sound is prominent in his music. He also takes inspiration from both new and old ballad singers like Jukjae, Lee Moon Sae, and Kim Jang Hoon for his Korean songs.
Name:
Kenny Jeon
Genre:
Singer-songwriter, R&B, folk
Founded:
2022
# of Albums:
No album yet, but 2 EPs
Latest Album:
Once Was, No Longer (EP)
Latest Single:
My most recent single was called “ghosts.memo”, which was a sneak peek of my song “Chasing Ghosts” that was released on my EP in January
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Michael Jackson
Favourite musician now:
Wave to Earth
Guilty pleasure song:
Scott and Zelda – BIBI
Live show ritual:
Jam out in my car to warm up before heading into the venue
Favourite local musician:
MADEONMARS
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl
Road or studio?
Road
Any shows or albums coming up?
I have a new single called “Atom” that will be releasing August 15th on all platforms
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Yum Yum Chicken
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Centre Street – within the Chinatown area. I love the older buildings and the overall vibe of Chinatown. Love to take photos there.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Prince’s Island Park. It’s close to downtown and a great place to hang out with friends.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The LAB by One Big JAM
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Long & McQuade, specifically the SE location
