In the fall of 2009, Scott Kirby was selected 1st runner up in the Big Top Chautauqua songwriter's contest. He has opened up for Suzanne Vega. He has shared a stage with Sean Kelly of The Samples. He Frequently Backs up the Legendary Tuck Pence. One summer, over the course of 3 months, Kirby performed 120 shows. He's played with numerous bands- minor setback, Michael J Thorten Blues trio, Mud Creek String Band, 2nd Guess, Outta Control, Fantastik Planet, Roadkill Express, Rythm Clams,Brassworks, The Ghosts of Swinetown, the shotgun blues band, Back to the future, juniors house band,VBD, Benny and the Jets. Contagious Remedy, Scott Kirby Band. Apple love music; Kirby's independent label, has helped him to release 3 albums to date. "Apple Love", "good morning jo" and "the b tapes vol 1". Apple Love music Also Co-Produced "Hotel Fenlon" a 9 track album for the Ghosts Of Swinetown.
Scott Kirby is a singer/songwriter living in northern Wisconsin. He's been playing guitar and writing songs since the age of twelve. Kirby has traveled all around the country and has collected many stories that he weaves into song. Road trips, train rides, soul searching, the occasional love song or political rant. He calls his musical blend: blue-country-folk-grass. He's been heavily influenced by: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Woody Gutherie, Motown, Phish, Dave Matthews....to name very few...
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