Guitarist-Singer-Songwriter Jeff Kloetzel has strummed guitar strings from a young age. A self-taught player from a musical family, he played with many artists and groups in Hawai'i including Johnny Helm, Jake Shimabukuro, Bruce Shimabukuro, John Cruz and Guy Cruz . His recorded work and compositions can be found on many CD's with a variety of artists and on his own indie label (Kamananui Records LLC). Jeff has performed around the USA (MD, VA, MT, ID, OR, WA, CA, HI) as well as in Japan (touring with renowned ukulele magician Jake Shimabukuro). He's also had the good fortune to have been a member of bands opening shows for the likes of Jackson Browne, Gregg Allman, Jack Johnson, Gavin DeGraw and Aimee Mann.
Kloetzel's original songs are fueled by his rhythmic guitar work and soulful vocals. He performs songs from a diverse catalog, running the gamut from driving modern tunes to subtle timeless ballads. Influenced by many musical genres including pop, rock, folk, blues and contemporary island, there should be something for everyone in Jeff's set list.Jeff now lives and performs in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. He enjoys playing in wineries, restaurants, bars and fairs all over the valley, and was happy to open for 70's supergroup America during the 2011 Britt Festival. In addition to being a solo acoustic performer, he is also a member of the Ashland funk/rock/pop band THE LINCOLN PROJECT and the smaller LINCOLN JAZZ PROJECT band.
