KaiL Baxley grew up in the small backwater town of Williston in Barnwell County, South Carolina, the birthplace and stomping grounds of the late great soul legend James Brown, with whom KaiL shared an unlikely friendship as a child. “Yeah, James used to say, ‘Boy you bein’ good?’ I’d say, ‘Yes sir.’ He’d say, ‘You know you doin’ wrong! Nah, show me your moves lil’ man!’ And we’d have a little dance off. I’m pretty sure he always won, ha, ha. There’s something about the groove of James Brown that has always stayed with me.”
 
 An accomplished athlete in his youth, winning many amateur boxing titles including, Golden Gloves and The Junior Olympic Regional Championships, the idea of playing music only arrived to KaiL after his godfather, a former band director, bought him a guitar for high school graduation. He never put it down. After years of singing for his supper across the South, Europe and parts of Africa, KaiL found himself in California with hopes of composing music for film scores. A chance meeting with engineer/ producer Eric Corne convinced him to write a record of his own. Within a few months, the two were in the late Elliott Smith’s New Monkey Studio with some of LA’s finest musicians. The result is his debut effort, a double EP drawing heavily on both the literary and musical influences of his Irish/Southern roots.

It’s quite a ride all the way through.

Praise for KaiL Baxley:
 
“Baxley’s made a fantastic record that draws on soul and country and acoustic music. The first “side” showcases his more soulful chops; the flip side is a singer-songwriter fan’s wet dream. Seriously. I’m stuck on this one." - Bruce Warren, Some Velvet Blog

"'Legend of the Western Hills,' a swirling ballad filled with strings, vibrato and waltzing percussion, is one of the highlights from the folk disc." - Andrew Leahey, American Songwriter

"Baxley’s music should please anyone who has fallen fleetingly for bands like The Black Keys. His focused approach to folk and blues outstrips those superstars in terms of melodic complexity and emotional impact. Heatstroke finds him laying down a trio of instantly attractive rock singles. The title track, for instance, pairs the clanging repetition of baroque piano with driving delta blues, a thrilling juxtaposition that makes two very old styles seem suddenly brand new. The second EP is filled out with deliberate, acoustic-leaning fair, Baxley’s warming baritone paired with understated picking and rich string swells. Together, the two records constitute an impressive debut, proving Baxley’s stylistic breadth by showcasing two very different aesthetics." - Jordan Lawrence, Shuffle

“This music is best appreciated loud. Baxley imbued his pieces with a stealthy strength, one that hits up front and on the back end as well. Don't miss.” - Aiding & Abetting
 
“'Say Goodbye To The Night' is a perfect soulful snack for a cold winter evening.” - Beats Per Minute

KaiL Baxley - "Boy Got It Bad"

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