Musician, bassist, and composer- Kevin Beardsley is an in-demand musician ready to support any group he is a part of and help them sound their best, live or in the studio. 

Born in Sandwich Illinois, Kevin's family quickly moved to Apex, North Carolina in High School where he started to connect with the Triangle scene. He completed his Bachelors in Music at UNC Chapel Hill in 2019. (During which he won the UNC 360 Jazz Initiative with his composition "Connection") 

Kevin has collaborated and shared the stage with a wide arrange of groups. From his original group GrayScale Whale and the versatile groups Al Strong and Ernest Turner lead, to opening for the Wailers with Africa Unplugged and playing with Slim Gambil from Lady A, Kevin has supported groups in all styles. As a part of the Ernest Turner Trio along with Jeremy Bean Clemons, the group went on to win the 2019 DC Jazz Prix. 

Recently, Kevin also joined Rahsaan Barber's Everyday Magic on tour in 2023, and Music Directed Starsapien's record "Apes Scrapes and Bandage." More artists Kevin has shared the stage with include- Keith David,  Eve Cornelious, Milton Suggs, Jason Marsalis, Stephen Riley, and more.