Kyle Riabko, the opening act on the main stage at the first day of the On Blackheath muisic festival
Kyle Riabko (born 29 September 1987) is a singer, guitarist, composer and actor who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Before starring on Broadway in both Spring Awakening and Hair, Kyle released a full-length album of original music on Columbia Records, and spent his teen years touring as an opening act for a wide range of artists, including: BB King, James Brown, John Mayer, Keb Mo, Buddy Guy, Jason Mraz, and others. He has also appeared as an actor in various film and television projects. Riabko also starred in "What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined" at the New York Theatre Workshop, which is also where the Tony-winning Broadway smashes Once, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Rent originated. "What's It All About?" was directed by the acclaimed choreographer Steven Hoggett (Once) and featured Riabko's arrangements of the music of Burt Bacharach. Riabko has been performing since the age of 10. At age 12, he toured Eastern Canada as part of the band Bluesway Express.[1] He began his international music career during his junior year of high school when he toured with John Mayer, Delta Goodrem, Buddy Guy, Pussycat Dolls and Jason Mraz, among others. He was signed to Aware/Columbia Records in 2003 on a five-year contract. His full-length album Before I Speak was released 19 April 2005, just a few months before his high school graduation. He wrote each song on the album. Riabko played guitar and bass for the recording along with backing from former Prince drummer Michael Bland and former Grapes of Wrath keyboardist Vince Jones. Both Liz Phair and Robert Randolph appear on the album contributing guest vocals. John Mayer also has an uncredited assist with guitar arrangements, specifically on the song 'Carry On.' Before I Speak was co-produced by Riabko with Matt Wallace and Chris Burke-Gaffney. Most of the album's recording took place at Sound City in Los Angeles.
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Location: Blackheath, Lewisham, London, UK.
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