
Todd Kessler: Album Release w. Pat McKillen
Mon, 27 Apr, 7:30 PM CDT
Doors open
6:30 PM CDT
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Description
Todd Kessler is back after seven years with a brand new album and a story to tell. His 2017 album About Memory served as a return to his singer-songwriter roots after a momentous few years following his stint on NBC’s The Voice, a time spent touring both solo and with his band while achieving success writing for TV and commercials. His new album, Here Is All We Have, was forged in the solitude of lockdown and lays bare the soul, grappling with identity, mortality, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. Seeking a sonic pilgrimage, he journeyed to Ireland, the wellspring of his musical inspiration. Under the spellbinding direction of producer Hally, and anchored by the rhythmic alchemy of Robbie Malone (David Gray) and Graham Hopkins (Glen Hansard), Kessler conjured a collection of songs that are both intimate and expansive. The album pulses with raw honesty, where Kessler's arresting vocals intertwine with organic, evocative arrangements, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and deeply personal.
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Age Limit
All Ages

Singer-Songwriter
Todd Kessler
Todd Kessler
Singer-Songwriter
Todd Kessler is back after seven years with a brand new album and a story to tell. His 2017 album About Memory was a return to his singer/songwriter roots after a momentous few years following his time on NBC’s The Voice, touring both solo and with his band and successfully trying his hand at writing for TV and commercials. His new album, Here Is All We Have, was forged in the solitude of lockdown and lays bare the soul, grappling with identity, mortality, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. Seeking a sonic pilgrimage, he journeyed to Ireland, the wellspring of his musical inspiration. Under the spellbinding direction of producer Hally, and anchored by the rhythmic alchemy of Robbie Malone (David Gray) and Graham Hopkins (Glen Hansard), Kessler conjured a collection of songs that are both intimate and expansive. The album pulses with raw honesty, where Kessler's arresting vocals intertwine with organic, evocative arrangements, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and deeply personal.

Singer-Songwriter
Pat McKillen
Pat McKillen
Singer-Songwriter
A prolific songwriter, McKillen finds joy in every part of the creative process. As the sole producer of his first two albums and latest EP (Stagefright [2011], The Red Headed Enemy [2013], Love Without Me EP [2014]), he handles every song with care. Dedicated to creating a sound that reflects the organic nature of his songwriting, McKillen brings life to songs recorded mostly in his Chicago apartment. The result is an evolving sound that couples a powerful and passionate voice with a fusion of musical genres including folk, pop, and rock.