Kinzel and Hyde Biography 

Portland act Kinzel & Hyde is “a treat for the senses” (Salem Statesman Journal) and will take you “on a musical tour that will blow you away!” (The Oregonian). Whether playing as an acoustic duo, or an electric four-piece band, this act delivers with talent, humor, and variety. Hailed as “Oregon’s answer to  (Paul) Rishell & (Annie) Raines” (Le Monde au Blues, Belgium 1999) Kinzel & Hyde “move effortlessly between Cajun-spiced numbers on button accordion and great slide or harmonica driven traditional Blues”  (Hohner Harmonica’s “Easy Reeding”2001).

Stu Kinzel is a NW Resophonic icon, and LynnAnn Hyde is one of a few women worldwide to receive artist endorsement from Hohner Harmonicas and Baldoni Accordions.

The pair appear on six recent NW compilation discs, have produced and released four of their own recordings (including the landmark studio recording “Oklahoma Credit Card” release 6-02) and are multi-award winning musicians, composers and entertainers. “…she (Hyde) deserves all the credit she gets…her live performance at BB King’s W. Coast Women in Blues was a real show stopper…and Kinzel plays and sings like a true Southern gent….” (Los Angeles Night Moves 1999)   

Known for their community leadership, Kinzel & Hyde have spearheaded children’s programs (Blues In Schools, Acoustic Hallways in children’s hospitals, family events, etc.) as well as traditional music festivals and events (Acoustic Roots & Blues Heritage Fest, etc.)

Winners “Best Traditional Act” 2001, 2002, 2003 “Muddy Awards” Cascade Blues Association, Portland, OR www.cascadeblues.org

Nominees “Best Guitar” “Best Harmonica” 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Bob Ancheta KINK fm, Portland OR says, “This is one of the most fun and entertaining acts around! 2000” and Paul deLay says, “She is a fine player with sweet tone.”

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     “This is one of the best recordings I have heard in years…their acoustic music could be featured on film…who are these guys and why haven’t I heard of them?”  (T. Leonard, CODA)

“…Kinzel & Hyde are the guardians of traditional Roots & Blues…”

(Blues Notes, 2000)

“…head and shoulders above the pack…satisfies all Southern tastes…”

 (Blues Freepress, UK, 2002)

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 “Best NW recording I’ve heard in awhile!” (Tom Addis, KMHD, Portland)

“This one lights up the night…great playing and songwriting…”

(Bob Ancheta, KINK, Portland)

“Love the whole thing!” (ChiChi Talken, “Blues At Sunrise”, Austin)

“Real impressive!” (Craig Eichorn, “Jazz 88” Minneapolis)

“…a true lady of harmonica…her chops are tops!”

(Al Eichler, Editor American Harmonica, 2002)

“Some of these guys who think they can play should hear you! Great CD”

(Jerry “Boogie” McCain, Living Legend,  2002)

Current Reviews:  Real Blues (Canada ’99) Living Blues (USA 2003) Juke Blues (UK 2003) Blues Freepress (UK 2002-03) Blues on Stage (USA 2003) Back to the Roots (Belgium, 2003) The Oregonian, Salem Satesman Journal, Los Angeles Night Moves, Dirty Linen (USA 2003) American Harmonica (USA 1999,2000,2003) Hohner Harmonica’s “Easy Reeding”(USA/Germany 1999, 2002) Harmonica Educator (USA 2002, 2003)The Blues Site (8-03)   MORE TO Come.....

ABOUT THE WEST COAST BAND:

Stu Kinzel

lead vocals, guitar, slide guitar

With over twenty five years in the music industry, Kinzel has opened for and played with and opened fo some of the brightest stars in the business (Elvin Bishop, Lonnie Brooks) Kinzel is well respected among his peers “Stu really puts it where it belongs” (Lloyd Jones) “He’s one of my favorites!”(Jon Koonce)

LynnAnn Hyde

harmonica, Cajun accordion, vocals

After only five years of playing harmonica, Hyde was honored with prestigious artist endorsements from Hohner Harmonicas. She has performed at festivals and events from Memphis to Vancouver, BC

“Hyde puts harmonica front and center, whether sweet and lovely or down and dirty, she delivers the goods!” (Toni Radler, AM Rep., Hohner USA 1980-2000)

AC Porter

guitar, vocals 

Hailed as “The very best guitarist you’ve never heard of!”( Portland Tribune, 8-02)  “He sounds like a million bucks!” (Junior Watson, about AC Porter at Waterfront Blues Festival 2002)Chris Cain (at Guitar Slam-A-Rama, 5-02) “He’s a natural.” World-famous Little Charlie Baty (Little Charlie and the Nightcats) says “AC is probably the best player in Portland”.

Sam “the Silk” Schlosser   Bass

Sam has played with club acts for over 20 years in the Blues & R&B circuit along the E Coast including NYC, Jersey, Maryland & DC. His most recent endeavor was with the Federal Hill Boys, a well known Americana band.

John DiMartino Drums

A graduate of the US Naval School of Music, Mr. DiMartino has over 45 years of professional stage and recording experience. John worked professional in Nashville for many years as staff musician at the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland USA,  and performing with the renowned Nashville Cats.

Since moving to Portland John has played with notable groups such as Paul Delay, Robbie Laws, Kinzel and Hyde, and Arthur (Fresh Air) Moore.