Biography

2020's "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" ushers in a new set of soon to be Prophets favorites!

Whether raising eyebrows with superbly crafted original songs, exploding the hits of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Stevie Ray Vaughn, or a multitude of others into ultimate groove jams, anything is possible with Kimon & the Prophets' vast library of songs. With a bluesy guitar style, and a funky back beat from the rhythm section of Mike Albronda on Bass, and Jason Kronick on Drums, you will not stay seated for long.

Building a loyal following by consistently singing and performing what’s on his mind, the upcoming 2020 release continues the evolultion, with a melodic blend of funk, latin, blues, 70’s rock, and hip-hop, and showcase Kimon's songwriting and production skills, and continuously expanding and ever maturing guitar technique - studying with Master Blues and Fingerpicking guitarists from around the country.

As a songwritter, Kimon snubs the typical "introspective singer / songwriter" genre, attempting to shed light on the inequities of our times, and without mincing words, fires off a unique sense of socio-political awareness. In the words of the Tri-City News, "he knows exactly what he wants his songs to say... his straight forward, muscular lyrics speak for themselves."

A veteran musician, he has been a member of numerous bands with national releases. Early on he survived a long stint as guitarist and co-writer with an over-the-top, edgy NYC garage band called The Wilsons, later joining Hoboken NJ favorites Fear of Falling as guitarist. There he gained much experience in making albums and performing via touring in Europe and the U.S. He went on to form and front the electronic rock group Psonica, signing with the now defunct Navarre Entertainment. Psonica released their national debut effort in February of 2000, but disbanded soon after at which point, he began work on his debut solo album "Your Lucky Day" (2002) where he began methodically cultivating his own musical style.

His second solo effort "Discorporated" (2004), was a themed album, not for the faint of heart, about disenfranchisement, corporate greed, corrupt officials and the military industrial complex. His third album, 2005's "Twice A Day In Japan," showcased an earlier straightforward rock style. 2007s "Songs of the Revolution," was Kimon's fourth solo album, and the next salvo continuing the fight against hypocrisy. A sequel of sorts to "Discorporated", track titles included "Declassified Blues", "Holy War" and "World Domination" as lyrically this was Kimon’s most evolved collection yet, taking unexpected twists and turns throughout.

In 2008 Kimon began the creation of a solid band lineup, while simultaneously developing his unique incendiary guitar technique. The band Kimon & the Prophets went on release 2009’s “Roadhouse Party” album, and 2011s “Trenton Blues, ” both garnering international reviews, international radio play, including being played on the nationally syndicated radio show “Blues Deluxe”, reaching over 100 U.S. radio stations with two million potential listeners. The band won the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation battle of the bands, and went on to compete in the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

The 2013 release "Lucky 13”, and 2016's "Paper Airplanes" featured tracks both new and reworked favorites from his catalog, garnering much college/community radio and press.