MUSIC
Here is where you enter the musical journey and evolution Abbey & The Afternoon. ABBEY KILLIN and KYLE CASEY bring you KILLIN’ CASEY. The artistic name change showcases a new direction in style. It’s modern with old-school influences, aiming to tap into that sense of nostalgia or emotion you feel when you think of home. Abbey and pianist/producer side-kick, Kyle are exploring pop sounds, with as meaningful messages like their songs of Abbey & The Afternoon.
They are currently still in production on a piece to honor the passing of Abbey's grandfather.
Our adventure can be followed on Instagram @Killin.Casey and, more recently, my favorite (blog style/newsletter) app!:
Perfectly Imperfect
https://pi.fyi/u/killin-casey
Thank you!
MEET THE SQUAD:
Kyle Herridge (Piano):
Kyle Casey Herridge @herridgemusic is a pianist, composer, and teacher of music theory and piano. He studied music at The University of Texas at Dallas and is currently pursuing his teaching certificate in music. He has performed across Texas in groups specializing in dance, rock, R&B, and cover songs. The songwriting duo Kyle Herridge and Abbey Killin has been active since early 2016. His personal works have blends of pop, jazz, and r&b which consistently inspires music they create. He has written, recorded, and produced his own albums and songs with past artists. His current endeavors involve venturing into the world of dance music, ballads, as well as creating variations on past musical standards.
Trenton Barnes (Brass):
Born in Oklahoma City, Trenton Barnes is an instrumentalist and composer studying jazz trombone at the University of North Texas. In addition to trombone, he is also an accomplished vocalist, tubist, trumpeter, and harmonicist. Trenton enjoys performing a variety of styles, including jazz, country, and pop. He currently holds positions in several UNT ensembles as a trombonist and a vocalist, in addition to the position of lead trombonist in the Crosswinds Big Band. Trenton regularly performs around the Dallas area and has performed with the Metropolitan Winds, The Celebration Orchestra, The Frank Obregon Quartet, Aesthetic Trombone Quartet, The Foo McBubba Big Band, and the Texas Dixieland Band. He has also recorded professionally of vocals, trombone, and trumpet. As a composer, Trenton’s originals and arrangements have been performed numerous times in various groups. He adds a new level of talent and flare to every music project.
Josh Rudes (Bass):
Josh Rudes was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, where he got his musical start in elementary school on cello. Eventually taking up trombone and electric bass a few years later, he began to receive numerous accolades for those instruments. A move to Plano, Texas and finishing high school at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts shaped his musical path immensely. He became an accomplished jazz bassist and singer, receiving multiple DownBeat Jazz Awards. He was the accepted into the Jazz Studies program at University of North Texas, where he is going into his junior year. Josh now gigs frequently around the DFW area (and beyond!) and has begun his own projects blending the jazz and singer-songwriter genres. His musical palate and versatility as grown and he is a great artist in songwriting and performing.
