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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

KSL interview

American Idol alum takes local scene by storm
by Amanda Taylor
Apr 22 - 2:22pm
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SALT LAKE CITY — Sixteen-year-old Kenz Hall may be a young player in the local scene, but her huge voice and easy smile has made bigwigs in the music industry sit up and take notice. A contestant on American Idol, Hall was introduced to a national audience in a huge way, and she’s enjoying the success one song at a time.KSL: What's your "origin story?" How long have you been playing music, what inspired you to create a band, etc?
KENZ HALL: I grew up dancing, so I was surrounded by music. I sang around church and family but It wasn't until I was around 10 that I found I really have a passion for singing. I've been playing guitar for around six years. I just thought it would be cool to be the first girl in the family to play guitar.
KSL: Give me the thousand-foot view of your sound:
HALL: Acoustic singer/songwriter with blues influences.
KSL: What inspires you? Who are your musical influences?
HALL: I'm inspired by so many people and things. I love the 60s-70s vibe, John Mayer, Eva Cassidy, Hayley Williams, Grace Potter, Julianne Hough. 
KSL: What do you tell yourself before a performance?
HALL: You're doing this for a reason. Everything happens for a reason. So go kill it.
KSL: What is your five-year-plan with your music?
HALL: Another album is in the works. But I'll go wherever my music takes me. (It's) up to fate.
KSL: What has been the most exciting thing to happen in your career to date?
HALL: American Idol opened so many doors for me, it's crazy. I used to go beg for gigs. Now people are emailing and asking me to come. It's so flattering and so humbling because I've been on both sides now. I've met so many incredible people and got to experience things I used to only dream about.
KSL: Who have you most enjoyed collaborating with, and who is your dream collaboration?
HALL: Everyone I have collaborated with has been a pleasure. I would love to duet with John Mayer, Bon Iver or Florence and the Machine.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Rock the Block Provo 2014

Rock the Block!


 Right before taking the stage...




Big Big Bang


Can't Hold Us





Ain't It Fun


Come Together

Matt Millington, Garrick Meacham, Kenz, Jake Justice, John Hancock

A little fun with Stuart Edge.




Kenz Hall @ The Branbury


Don't Go

Friday, April 18, 2014

University of Utah Baseball Game


Kenz sang the National Anthem before the game 
& God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch. 

National Anthem

Thanks to the Gardners, Ogdens, Lees, Dorius, Lance, Carly, Ashley, Rustyn & Kam 
for coming to hear her sing.



God Bless America 







KUTV 2 News - Morning Show


KUTV 2 News Friday morning April 18th starting at 5:30 AM - 8 AM.





Interview with Mary and singing "Three Seconds"



Interview with Ron and singing "Come Together"




Click above photo to watch a portion of Kenzie singing.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Comic Con - Kid Con






Short clip of Still into You

Thanks to Josh for taking Kenz and manning the Merch table. 

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Cotopaxi Questival


 Click HERE for details about Cotopaxi and the good they are doing around the world.






Ain't It Fun - Paramore

Amazing photos taken by Ryan Houston 





Friday, April 11, 2014

Studio 5 Alive


Sue Row interviewed Kenz after she sang on Studio5Alive


Don't Go Away



Spontaneous Jam Session after show... Brave