Excerpt from Performing Songwriter, July-August 2000

KEVIN SO

Along the Way

Produced by Kevin So

I think artists that take the role of bridges to and from different viewpoints,

mindsets, and cultures don't always get enough credit. After all, trailblazers

often go unheralded. But So has something going on that I find compelling,

and I think he might be able to beat some of the odds stacked against him in

his chosen profession of singer-songwriter.

On this his third self-release, So mixes up live and studio recordings. He

wrote eight of the songs on this collection, covered one by Carl Cacho, and

co-wrote one with him as well. Kevin plays guitar, harmonica, and piano and is

backed by Stephanie Corby (background vocals), Eric Gerber (mandolin, slide

guitar, and background vocals), and Paul Erlich (piano on one track). He also

features a few spoken word pieces from his father which helps set the mood.

So is doing everything he can to keep out of his family's business while

honoring them at the same time. It's a balancing act I think everyone can

appreciate on at least one or two levels.

From the sound of this disc, I think he's doing a good job.

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