Jointz       March 2006      From A Bird, on Red Llama Music, translates the complete journey of relationship and all that      is meaningful. No whining or obnoxious crooning here. Kevin Sandbloom’s musical and vocal      talent originates from his ability to be in tune with his authentic self, the self he was      created to be vs. who the world has told him to be. He possesses an understanding all women      seek and adorably speak of, but rarely experience in a man.      What’s impressive about From A Bird’s 10 tracks is how well Sandbloom understands the recipe      for making good music--not a note, measure, nor lyric is wasted. Recorded live at The Den      Recording Studios, featured musicians include Daniel Seef on bass, Dan Heflin on saxophone,      Kerim Imes on drums (Pharcyde’s Tre Hardson), and Sheffer Bruton on trombone (Ozomatli), and      touring partner Melany Bell on vocals and percussion.      At times it’s introspective, consoling, or straight-up bangin’, Sandbloom and Melany Bell’s      chemistry throughout From A Bird compels you to acknowledge all matters of the self. Among the      many standout tracks on the album, Sandbloom lays into an amazing cover of Sade’s “Is It A      Crime.” It all gets even better to witness his live performance!      The meaning is in the detail. Listen.      - Charles "Bomani" Watson

Kotori        February 2007        There are few voices that can stand alone with an acoustic guitar and truly rock a crowd. Kevin      Sandbloom is this rare dude. His voice is timeless like the great ones. When asked about his      inspiration he says, "Marvin Gaye was a big influence vocally...as well as Sly Stone". Other      influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, De La Soul, Outkast and Sade (his      Sade cover never fails to give an entire room the chills).      Kevin Sandbloom has two decades of musical experience. Growing up in the foothills above      LA in the chaparral of Altadena, a ripe location with a long history of great musicians and artists,      he says, "I used to write songs in my head at an early age...took drum lessons as well as sang      choir. I picked up guitar in high school and was in my first band soon after that". Among the many      talented musicians Sandbloom grew up with were LukeCage, Damon Aaron, Raashan Ahmad of      Crown City Rockers and Mr. Grizzly.      Usually accompanied by Melany Bell's angelic voice, their harmonies and music culminate into      one powerful aural energy field. Notable local  journalist Charles Watson writes, " Sandbloom      understands the recipe for making good music - not a note, measure, nor lyric is wasted".      Sandbloom's latest release "From A Bird" has picked up fever with a slow, but steadily growing      burn. " I have to say it's been the overall acceptance and support of folks almost everywhere that      has taken me by surprise...two things that jump out are the we night played the Nuyorican Cafe...the      place just went nuts and the crusty guy at the door was like, "I have never seen this place go that      crazy over an artist". That was awesome. And the first time I was in Philly, this guy at a gas station      was looking at my car and said, "you're a long way from home son", and he asked me to play him      something so I did....so there I was playing a little personal show at the gas station...he was like,      "That's real nice".      The momentum over the last few years makes 2007 look extremely bright. The new CD is being      completed as we speak. He says, "We already have a few 'hits' we've been playing on the road      and heads are really anxious to hear these on CD...working title of the record is "madloveactivate"      ...we are committed to getting it out a.s.a.p. Once the new record is done we are going to embark      on a 6-month to a year tour...there are so many places we haven't gone to yet...our manager is also      trying to get us over to Europe".      They also have a back-burner project which is "more jazz-ballad chordally intricate stuff". They enjoy      getting in front of different audiences, so this recording will be geared towards a traditional jazz/soul/blues      crowd.      After playing with at least three different bands, years of hitting the open mics around Southern      California and several cross-country tours, Sandbloom now stands like an acoustic Too Short; a      musician that created his own street buzz by playing live and selling CDs out the trunk. Lacking a big      budget or any promotion, the buzz has grown by word of mouth. Keep your ears open this spring for the      this savory flavor of acoustic soul.           - Mike the Poet