PRAYING HANDS: The Acoustic EP

Praying Hands

The Acoustic EP

© 2004 Praying Hands (825346553023)

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The soulful and heartfelt acoustic debut from singer/songwriter Kevin Roentgen, formerly the voice of American Pearl.

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Praying Hands hails from Los Angeles and is chiefed by singer/songwriter Kevin Roentgen (pronounced Rent-gen). Recently marking his first solo effort with the completion of the Praying Hands EP, Roentgen is previously known for fronting prominent L.A. rock bands American Pearl (Wind-Up Records) and SOUL (Elektra Records). Praying Hands allows Roentgen to mesh acoustic guitars with his passionate and reflective lyrics about love, loss and redemption, to create a more stripped down and intimate sound that he can now call his own.

After much time spent successfully touring the U.S., Canada and Japan from 1999-2002 and the eventual break-up of American Pearl, Kevin spent most of 2003 in the studio writing and demo-ing new songs. Working side by side with drummer and production/recording partner Noah Shain in their Silverlake/Thai Town recording studio, the two self-produced what would become the 5-song Praying Hands EP.

Though Roentgen has recently begun a string of solo gigs, wielding only an acoustic guitar and bringing an even more intimate dynamic to his songs, he's considering these shows as only a precursor to further recording and performing live with the full band. "I've been really used to playing in a band, but right now I'm especially loving the opportunity to step out on a stage with just an acoustic guitar and a microphone and completely expose myself", says Roentgen. "I think some people that are familiar with me are expecting me to come out on stage screamin, with an SG blaring through a Marshall.. and who knows.. someday I might.. but for today this is what I feel I'm doing best.. and for today, this is the music I'm most proud of."

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  • Wow
    author: Louise.B

    What a voice - What a collection of beautifully written produced and sung tracks. Makes shivers go down my spine everytime I listen to it, again just beautiful.

  • Different to the normal
    author: Micky

    It is a pitty that the CD is so short because you just get into it and its all over. The lyrics are thoughtfull and mean something. The Ep only costs a few pounds on itunes so check it out its worth it. micky

  • author: gweran

    Merci... Une pure merveille enfin de l'accoustic avec une voix un peu cassée génial je suis fan. Quel TALENT... Merci Kevin.

  • Absolutely magical CD from Kevin Roentgen of chart toppers "Orson"!!!
    author: Paul Kay ("Radio Maldwyn - The Magic 756", Mid Wales - UK)

    Absolutely magical CD from Kevin Roentgen, guitarist with chart topping band "Orson"!!! Produced by ace prouducer Noah Shain (who also produced Orson's top selling album "Bright Idea), this beautifully crafted CD of gorgeous dreamy songs shows off Kevin's great vocals superb music - a pure pleasure to play on the radio.........

  • Stellar!
    author: Karen Palomeri

    Kevin has a beautiful voice and beautiful songs. This cd is a must for fans of Jeff Buckley or Dashboard Confessional!

  • Everyone should have this!
    author: Charlie Amherst

    I LOVE this cd! It's really as if Bono and Chris Cornell got together! Everyone needs to put this in their cd player. Awesome!

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