One of the most vibrant and unique musicians and performers in Toronto, KC Roberts has stood out as the most intriguing act on every bill he’s ever played. Winner of the INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS ” 2007 BEST LIVE ACT,” KC brings with him a tight and animated horn.. section, two knockout female back up vocalists, and a rhythm section built to make believers out of anyone. Even when opening for the Black Eyed Peas on the indie stage at Molson Amphitheatre, the dancing crowd shouted for KC and his band to keep playing, rather than return to their seats for the main event. Defying today’s paper thin labels, KC Roberts brings a fierce sound that seamlessly blends funk and jazz with contemporary hip hop, house, jungle and rock. And, although KC pushes away from the ..predictable, the music is unforgettably catchy and blossoms in the listener long..after the band has left the stage.

KC Roberts has many talents that make him stand out in today’s parade of bands. Besides being the composer and arranger of his 8 piece funk orchestra, he is also a guitarist unlike any other. As a singer, KC draws on diverse influences. The spirits Sly Stone, Jay Kay, Al Green, and John Legend have painted KC’s voice and its personality. However, KC also brings a dynamic hip-hop influence to the table, and his skills as an MC never fail to bring the crowd to its feet.

KC has made many musical contributions both domestically and abroad. KC and his various original groups have shared the stage with such big names as The Black Eyed Peas, Z-trip, Talib Kweli, Rihanna, Jimmy Cliff, The Pocket Dwellers, DJ Serious and Jim Cuddy. KC has also contributed guitar work to music by Grammy-nominated gospel artist, Martha Munizzi, when she played in Toronto earlier in 2007. In early 2008, KC played lead guitar and toured for the 2007 Canadian Idol Winner, Brian Melo. On the tour KC played on MTV Canada, Hamilton Place Theater, and recorded for the Sympatico/MSN Orange Room Sessions. Not to mention, another side of KC’s playing is deeply rooted in jazz. One notable concert found KC playing guitar at the late Montreal Bistro alongside critically acclaimed pianist and composer Dave Restivo, JUNO award winning Bass Player Brandi Disterheft, and Matt Dusk’s former drummer Larnell Lewis. That night KC met and received very encouraging words regarding his arranging and guitar playing from Canada’s own David Clayton Thomas. In the fall of 2008, KC recently flew to Kenya and Tanzania touring as lead guitar player for Canadian based African band, Krystaal. Also in late 2008, KC played guitar on cuban-jazz trumpet virtuoso, Alexis Baró’s new record “from the other side”. Alexis Baró a 2005, 2006 and 2007 nominee for Best Trumpet Player at the National Jazz Awards , co-winner of a Juno award and recipient of a Gemini Award, has asked KC to play upcoming dates with his band for 2009.

KC and band knocked out the Drake Hotel for the first time at Canadian Music Week 2005. “We were all reeling from their infectious groove and ecstasy-esque energy. Their spirited auras refreshed the crowd,” raved Chart Attack Magazine’s Christine Estima following the show. The Drake Hotel was so impressed with KC’s past performances that they asked him to host their sold-out New Years 2006, 2007, and 2008 events. KC has also since played Canadian Music Week in 2007 alongside God Made Me Funky to create one of the largest funk shows Revival Bar has ever seen.

In addition, KC Roberts Played the 2007 Freedom festival for over 10,000 people. KC played at the 2007 Beaches Street Festival, 2007 Toronto Distillery Jazz Festival, 2007 North by North East Festival and the Markham Jazz festival. He was also accepted to play at the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) showcase in Windsor, Ontario. KC and Band have played twice to a jam packed Mod Club alongside good friends Rebel Emergency. As well as has headling, dropping jaws and filling the house at such venues as Horseshoe Tavern, Lee’s Palace, the Rivoli, the Drake, Revival, El mocambo, Clintons, Crowbar, Savoy, Gypsy Co-Op, and the Reverb.

After Playing on many bills along side such acts as the Salads, Z-trip, Down with Webster, Tomi Swick, The Tangiers, The Pocket Dwellers, Planet Earth, Plan C, Dope Poets Society and Blues Underdog, KC decided to create his own funk event, called GETTUP ‘N BOUNCE (www.gettupnbounce.com). The hugely successful events were sponsored by Sam the Record Man, and took place throughout the summer of 2006. The idea was to invite KC’s favorite up and coming Toronto artists to play with him and the band. The guests, which included celebrated Toronto MC’s, D-Sisive and Abdominal, and R&B/soul singers Syreeta Neal and Matt York, had their own original material rearranged by KC for the 9-piece funk band. The all live masterpieces blew the crowds away. The band even took the show out to Montreal and found a hugely receptive new audience.

KC Roberts studio debut, the 11-track It All Went Down, sold over 1000 copies and has been very well-received. With a new disc being mixed and recorded, 2009 will be an exciting new year for KC Roberts. The upcoming year will hopefully find KC taking his music across Canada, and eventually the US and Europe, as fans overseas are already calling his name.