The incredibly popular singer-songwriter Jeff Kloetzel has just released his latest CD, “Long Time Coming!” Fans will remember that Jeff won the first-ever Southern Oregon “Rising Stars” music competition in 2012. He used the prize of recording time to record this new CD. He’s also been named in the Sneak Preview 2014 Reader Poll as “Best Local Musician/Singer,” a most-deserving honor.
With the able assistance of several fine studio/performing musicians (Bret Levick, Jeff Pevar, Don Harriss, Jeff Stanley, Bob Evoniuk, Matthew Kriemelman and others) from our music-rich Southern Oregon community, listeners will appreciate subtle texture, rich spice and fiery spark to the 12 new tunes. Jeff’s soulful vocals and rhythmic acoustic guitar work lead the music through diverse genres, from modern folk-pop to soul, country-tinged rock to Americana and simple singer-songwriter material. Lyrics speak of love, loss, longing and loneliness, and also of journeys, jokes and joy. The arrangements move from full-throttle band numbers to stripped-down, mellow acoustic tracks. There’s something for everyone on this CD.
“Long Time Coming” is available for $12 at all of Jeff’s gigs and at the South Stage Cellars Tasting Room at 125 S. 3rd Street in historic downtown Jacksonville. Out-of-town orders may be made online at www.cdbaby.com, as well.
For more information, contact Jeff at 808-382-3078, email bookjeffk@gmail.com or jeffkloetzel.blogspot.com.