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Sullivan's Backstage Pass: Kivett Bednar
Texas grit. Portland soul. Music built on friendship.
Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kivett Bednar joins Shawn for an honest, often hilarious conversation about the people, experiences, and emotions behind his music. An Austin native now rooted in Portland’s blues community, Kivett is a Berklee graduate, amplifier maker, visual artist, and producer whose work includes recordings with the Rae Gordon Band.
From losing himself with a borrowed guitar to navigating stage anxiety and competing on the road to Memphis, Kivett shares what keeps him playing—and why being a good bandmate matters as…
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