Nomadic Sun

Nomadic Sun is an American folktronica band, founded in 2001 by Kevin Burke in New Orleans, Louisiana. Burke is Nomadic Sun's sole producer, singer, and songwriter, and thereby the group's only official member. Originally named "Kevin Burke," Burke changed the name to, first, Kevyn Burke, then settled upon Nomadic Sun to avoid confusion with Irish fiddler Kevin Burke. On stage, Nomadic Sun often features original visual elements, guest musicians, and custom-built musical instruments.
History
Early years

As a high-school student in Mandeville, Louisiana, Kevin Burke played guitar in bands with his friends, covering songs by alternative rock bands such as Rage Against the Machine, Helmet, The Flaming Lips and 311. Impassioned by the musical experience, Burke chose to study communications at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana so he could direct music videos and work for the college radio station, KLSU. Despite his many attempts to start a band while attending university, Burke was unable to find the right musicians for creating the sound he was seeking. As a DJ for KLSU, he began working with the sound-editing tools that would introduce him to the role of producer in his own music. Following graduation from college, Burke moved to Los Angeles and worked as a production assistant on the sets of major label artists' music videos. Through this experience came an opportunity to serve as personal assistant to music video director, , and to acquaint Burke with the video production methods of Hollywood. Uninspired by his role in the production world, Burke moved north the following year to San Francisco, California where he found work as a DJ for the alternative rock radio station, Live 105. San Francisco would serve as Burke's admission to the world of electronic music; as a resident of the Lower Haight, Burke made frequent stops by the electronic music store, , to learn more about electronic music production, MIDI, and to purchase equipment. The city's proliferation of electronic music artists incited Burke's exploration of the genre and how to connect it to the musical instruments he played. Within a year, Burke self-released his first demo EP of original music, as singer, pianist, and guitarist. With his new album finished, he returned to New Orleans and began playing shows.

Nomadic Sun

Written, arranged, and performed by Kevin Burke, Nomadic Sun's first full-length album debuted on December 23, 2007 and was the first release of Burke's independent label, The Shack Records. The album forges acoustic and electronic elements to address emotional issues such as spirituality, family, the pursuit of dreams, and heartbreak.

The album's recording was interrupted by Hurricane Katrina, after which Burke relocated to Paris, France, then New York City for the album's mastering and manufacturing.

Discography
*2007 - Nomadic Sun

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