KC Turner Presents: they said it

KC is a real Renaissance man. First and foremost, he’s an artist. He plays & sings, writes good tunes, improvises a little comedy here and there, is an excellent photographer and finds new ways to create almost everywhere he turns. Then there’s the part of him that’s just a natural born Bill Graham. Because he knows great music when he hears it, and he always wants to turn other people on to it, KC finds or creates the venues he needs, builds websites & networks of people, and does whatever PR & promotion is necessary to see his vision through. He’s a good person to know, and he’s also just plain good to know as a person in and of himself. He is down enough for San Francisco or Chicago, but folksy enough for the backroads folk. He is almost as funny and friendly on the mic as he is in person. Most of all, he’s a true friend and a great guy. KC is the real deal. I’m glad he followed his dreams out West and shared them with us.

KC Rocks wherever he goes. He likes people and people like him. He’s just that type of guy. It must be the shy midwestern upbringing. One of my favorite moments with KC was going to a backyard party and walking in and playing all kinds of music with him (and Ms. Brianne Bonita). However, on the way out he tripped over his own bike and hurt himself. We went to Finnegan’s to get a beer, because I told him he was being a big wus-kitty and to “buck-up”. The next open mic. he showed up in a cast! Sorry about that KC. You’re not a wus-kitty. You’re an awesome, sensitive, cool and talented tiger-kitty with a big den of fans.

KC turner is one of the most remarkable people I know, his ability to bring people of different situations into one room to listen and delight in music is profound. His love for music is infectious and I could not count the number of people he has influenced musically. I am personally so grateful for his impact in California and I can’t imagine what Novato would be today without him.

KC is one of the reasons i now have such faith in myself as well as others in terms of musicianship.

KC was my best friend in the North Bay, even though I didn’t know him or get to hang out with him for nearly as long as I would have liked, because he convinced me I needed to drive to Oregon to be with Erica, the woman I love. I went through a very hard
time in CA, losing a lover and a well-paying job, but every time I went to KC’s openmic at Finnegans, I knew I was right where I was supposed to be. Thanks KC. Happy b-day, and I hope I get to see you again soon.

KC knows how to run open mics and house concerts, he encourages young performers to get up there and do their thing, and he makes more experienced performers feel comfortable. As we used to say at Finnegan’s a few years ago, he’s really doing it.

There isn’t a single person alive today that has done more for independant singer-songwriters in the San Francisco Bay Area and for the people that love their music than KC Turner.

I was in the music business for a long time and you don’t meet people who have passion for the music and for the song very often anymore, real passion. KC Turner has that passion so please continue to support him and everything he does. It doesn’t come along
very often, so thanks, man.

KC Turner’s approach to anything musical, be it performing, booking, or listening, comes from his love for music.

KC, KC Music Man. Events like Bazaar-Stock, Climate Theater and East Bay House Concerts all make you a rockstar. But it’s our Mule Variations that make you a friend.

I think what impresses me about KC is his steady motivation. He’s come such a long way from hosting a single open mic and producing shows here and there to really being such a huge asset to the musical community. The most impressive accomplishment
was his transition to doing music management and hosting as a full time gig, but that transition hardly surprised me as he’s put in so much work that the fruits of his labors are all completely deserved. He’s a good songwriter too, but he’s really such a great host because he knows so well how to put the performer first in the spotlight. I think if he keeps it up, at this rate, instead of the Bill Graham auditorium someday it will be KC Turner’s.

KC’s open mic’s at Finnegan’s was vehicle for me to become part of a great musical community when I needed it the most & I continually thank you KC for creating that vehicle.

KC Turner makes the musical family.

KC’s enthusiasm and love of music is absolutely infectious, we love him!

Fun, inclusive, unabashed, spirited and enthusiastic embrace of the art of noise!

Means business. Music business. And fun. And fog. Lots of lots of fog.

Tremendous growth for seasoned performers, newbie performers, and audiences = he has
not so local) music scene; we are very, very lucky to have his commitment and energy!