Kevin McDermott is one of the finest songwriters and performers of his time. His style blends intelligence and wit with fine musicianship to create a signature that is both unique and relevant.

Born in Glasgow, Kevin was first introduced as the Kevin McDermott Orchestra in 1989 with the highly accomplished and acclaimed ‘Mother Nature’s Kitchen’.

Now, with more than five critically successful albums in his repertoire, Kevin’s reputation has been established on the national and international stage.

Kevin McDermott has long been regarded as one of Scotland’s foremost songwriters and performers. For the past 20 years he has built an international reputation touring and recording both with the Kevin McDermott Orchestra and also as a solo artist. He has shared stages with many of the best-known names in the music industry.

Kevin McDermott Career Highlights

1983
Suede Crocodiles released first single ’Stop The Rain/Pleasant Dreamer’ on No Strings label. Toured supporting Nick Heyward

1984
Appeared on The Tube as a solo acoustic 'troubadour'

1985
Recorded and released first solo album ‘Suffocation Blues’

1986
Toured UK and US promoting album. Returned and formed the Kevin McDermott Orchestra

1988
Signed to Island Records and recorded first KMO album

1989/90
Released Mother Nature’s Kitchen and several singles including ‘Wheels Of Wonder’ and ‘Angel’. Toured US, UK and Europe with extensive broadcast commitments

1991/92
Released 'Bedazzled' on '13 Records' label. Promoted with 20 minute 'movie' programmed and scheduled on national TV. Toured UK and Europe with Rod Stewart, Sting and Simple Minds. KMO tour dates interspersed

1994
Released ‘The Last Supper’ on Iona Gold. Toured extensively to promote

1995 - 1998
Toured solo and wrote material for new projects

1998
Released ‘For Those In Peril From The Sea’ on my own label Tula Records
Toured to promote

2000
Released ‘Fair and Whole’ on Tula Records with touring and promotional campaign

2000 - 2005
Recording new material for solo project. Developed an acoustic 'retrospective'

2005/06
Re-released most of the Kevin McDermott back catalogue on River Records. Stimulated a re-generation of interest in the material in both press and radio with a marked upturn in ‘airplay’ and sales

2007
Building promotional campaign for new material and album launch. Significant rehearsal schedule underway

2008
Released solo album ‘Wise To The Fade’ at Celtic Connections supported by major promotional campaign. Coast to coast, 6 in 1 day, gigs across Scotland. Sell out performance at Glasgow’s ABC. More to come…