With a large percentage of today's music being quite generic and clichéd, honesty can be a difficult attribute to come across. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Kurtis Gibson strives to bring together forthright lyrics with catchy hooks in his blend of country-tinged, indie/folk-rock. Though he is only 19 years old, his lyrics have been described as 'beyond his years' and his melodies 'captivating'. With a debut EP (The Note We Started On, 2011) out now, and a few years of experience playing at local venues and festivals (including opening for Juno-nominated group NQ Arbuckle and acclaimed Indie-pop band Forest City Lovers), Kurtis Gibson and his talented band continue to write new songs and release demos in an attempt to perfect their craft. Keep an eye on this young talent while he continues to play locally and hopefully beyond in the near future.