Born and raised in Maryhill, Glasgow, Kevin started an apprenticeship aged 16 as a welder/burner with Yarrow Shipbuilders. He qualified as a ships draughtsman and worked with Yarrows for nine years, while at the same time writing, recording and performing semi-professionally as a musician with his band, The Kevin McDermott Orchestra. He left Yarrows after the band signed to Island Records. He has enjoyed an international reputation through touring and recording with the Kevin McDermott Orchestra and as a solo artist. His back catalogue of ten studio albums have been acclaimed for their musicianship and quality of writing. He is currently compiling new material for an album release in 2014 and also will take to the stage at Celtic Connections 2014 accompanied by former Pretenders guitaist Robbie McIntosh. Kevin plans to use the musical influences around the sugar sheds as the inspiration for a site-specific performance there in 2014.
“…worth getting evangelical about.” Mojo Magazine
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