Kevin Gruen
with Paul Niehaus IV
About Kevin Gruen
With 232 shows across 20 states in 2022, Kevin Gruen’s energetic one-man-band style in which he taps percussion or loops with his feet while singing and playing guitar makes him a very unique act, along with his blues-inspired playing style. Kevin Gruen and his band have have opened for names such as Jeremiah Johnson, among many other international touring acts. His latest single received FM Radio play on both KDHX 88.1 FM St. Louis, as well as KVCM 95.1 FM Los Angeles. He is often featured in local St. Louis newspapers and other regional media promoting his music events in which many fans gather to hear his signature sound!
About Paul Niehaus IV
Born and raised in the river city of St. Louis, Paul Niehaus IV describes himself as a “Curator of the St. Louis Sound”. He studied music and folklore at Truman State University. He plays Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, and more. Paul has performed as a touring musician in 46 US states, plus Mexico, Canada, and a 5-month stint on a cruise ship.
Paul served on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Blues Society (a 501c3 non-profit) from 2014 to 2020, and has produced five celebrated compilation albums for the group: 15 in 15, 16 in 16, 17 in 17, 18 in 18, and 19 in 19.
Paul has done Production work in permanent blues oriented music exhibits in three National museums: The National Blues Museum (St. Louis, MO), The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (Meridian, MS), and the Museum of African American Music (Nashville, TN).
In 2016 Paul founded the Blue Lotus Recordings label, specializing in Soul, Blues, Folk, and Americana. Paul is also the operator of Blue Lotus Studio, an audiophile-oriented recording studio in his basement in south St. Louis. He loves natural and hi-fidelity tones in the studio, and strives to cultivate an environment in which...
