JOSEPH KONTY & BAND

Presented by KBCS 91.3

Genre: Neo Soul/ R&B

Related Artists: Maxwell, John Legend

No amount of vocal performance or guitar playing can substitute for edgy authentic Soul R&B/Pop. The audience or CD listener can sense musical genius that passes for heartfelt sentiment. The resulting music of passion is what you hear from Joseph Konty. Joseph Konty's music sticks with the listener. With emotionally complex lyrics that convey real life experience his performances which have the easy spontaneity of an impromptu session and full blown stage bravado or acoustic whispers ignites the audience.

There are several inspirations that peer through his music. For example, the inspiration of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, and Motown. Their melodic and powerful words or music are true and captured his soul, early on. "I know that I do not sound like these artist, but they do something inside every time I hear them. You will always hear these artist being played when you are around me," Joseph Konty. Joseph's guitar performance comes from the sounds of gospel, R&B and soul music. "Many guitar players try and choose guitar heroes, but for me I really did not have any. I tried, but in the end it was just sounds that influenced me. I like anything catchy, tasty or well put. However, I will state that Prince is beyond…..the man's a genius," Joseph Konty.

The music is seductive with honest and soulful lyrics that rise from the heart and forcefully connect. Joseph keeps it real.

For more information, visit www.josephkonty.com