Whats on my mind...

Today, was a great day. I went to an audition for Best Buy. I'd say I did well. We shall see if I get the call back. Can't wait to see which audition is next. After that I hung out at The Grove for a few hours. Then went to work. Just got home and its time for Lesson 2 of my French Lessons. A life devoted to my art. After French I will work on the East Indian dialect.


Tomorrow, wake up, take care of some DVM stuff, gym (chest day), French lesson 3, submit a video into the LA Metro that I made, then work. Lets see how much of this actually works out. :)

This Journey Called - LIFE!

I took this photo during my Runyon Canyon Hike. There is a large open patch of land at the bottom of the mts that people use rocks to write various things. If you go to the top of the mts you can see it from way up there. I went down an snapped a photo!

I love this life that I live. Devoting your life to the entertainment industry is nothing but the CRAZIEST ride I've ever been on. I can honestly think of a few things that are just as crazy. 

This industry/lifestyle (if you are one of the ones who makes it a lifestyle) goes deep to your core. If FORCES you to think about the person that you are. Your values, your needs, your ambitions. It at times (more so then not) is trying. What I mean by this is, you will often times go without - so that you can be an inch closer to feeding your dream. Its that idea that, "Well this will pay off in the long run".

I can say that, as I am walking to auditions, fighting with the metro schedule, and watching every dime spent (as best as I can, I'm pretty shitty with money) I am more happy with life then I have ever been. I am on a journey, most people are not. I choose my path. Most people do not. With that said. Thanks for being apart of it! It nice to have people to share it with.

Those of you who have helped me in so many various way (words of encouragement, money - right of the page, a place to live, and so many other ways) THANK YOU! Time to go to my next audition. Best Buy here I come! Can you handle this? :)

Remembering Michael Jackson - "The King of Pop" on his would have been 53rd Birthday.

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson! You made music into what it is today! You will be forever missed. Michael Jackson would have turned 53 years old today, August 29th. 

Here is my favorite song by Michael & his sister Janet. Enjoy!

The 5 Love Languages

A friend of mine told me about something called, The 5 Love Languages. I have never hear of this. I decided to do some research. Turns out there is an entire website, devoted to the entire idea. The website is called www.5lovelanguages.com. The website describes the 5 languages as 1. Words of Affirmation 2. Quality Time 3. Receiving Gifts 4. Acts of Service 5. Physical Touch. 

The website, it allows you to take a assessment quiz, to find out which love language you are. Many people know I am all about the feeling of love! This was very interesting to me. Here is what I scored.


My scores:


Words of Affirmation: Score of 5
Quality Time: Score of 8 
Receiving Gifts: Score of 6 
Acts of Service: Score of 1
Physical Touch: Score of 10


Interpreting My Love Language:


The highest score indicates my primary love language (with the highest possible score being a 12). It's not uncommon to have two high scores, although one language does have a slight edge for most people. That just means two languages are important to me.


The lower scored indicate those languages I seldom use to communicate love & which probably don't affect me very much on an emotional level.


Using My Love Language


Physical Touch
A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. hugs pats on the back, & thoughtful touches on the arm - they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, & love. Physical presence & accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable & destructive.


This assessment was spot on! I am absolutely someone who needs that physical touch from a partner. I thought this was an interesting website. Maybe you will too! Check it out, find out how you like to be loved, and how you can love the people closest to you! I would love it if, you would comment below with your love language.






Thank you to YOU who introduced this website to me. What a great positive website! :)

Its official! My single is available on the awesome SPOTIFY! Just search my name! Thanks for all the support! Take the support to another and share the song on facebook and twitter! :)

My Hollywood Hills Hike

Simple video of me hiking though the Hollywood Hills. Was a lot of fun. Sure did release a lot of tension!

One Race, The Human Race...

This evening was a great evening. I got to, again preform at The LA Gay Center. Tonight was the centers "Village Variety Pack". Everything from actors, dancers, stand-up comics, and singers preform. I, being the singer that I am decided to cover the song "Magic" originally preformed by Colbie Caillat. The song is centered around love. Love is very important to me. It rains throughout me. Even, when I fall off track, somewhere inside me love creeps up and takes center stage, yet again! The feeling of love is something that I look for in everything I do, and in the people I interact with.

With that being said, before I started singing, I spoke on why I picked this song. Here is what I said..

"This song is call Magic. The first lines of the song are, 'You've got magic inside your finger tips. It's leaking out all over my sink...' When I first head this song, I fell in love with it. I love to be in love, and love to promote being positive. I cant help but think of a better way to put into words what it feels like when someone you love touches you, other then those two lines. I believe that we are to love everyone in this world, that there is no separation of race; no black, white, Mexican, Asian, and etc; that there is only one race, The Human Race..."

This is very powerful. Our world focus' so intently on disconnecting each other from one another, when really what makes us smile, cry, laugh, and love is all the same - no matter what "race" you are. A smile means the same thing to someone who is French as it does to someone who is American. See my point? I hope so. At the end of the day, love will ALWAYS prevail.

I am on a journey. A journey to continue to discover who I am as a person. I know I am a performer, I am a lover of humanity, I often don't make the wisest decisions, and I am a DREAMER! Tonight, preforming was me living out my dreams.

Tonight's performance was me loving who I am. It was loving that audience. I was given a gift in which I am able make people smile though my talents. Talents that often require a stage to present them. How amazing is that! Just by doing, what I love to do, by doing what makes ME happy; I am able to stand in front of large audiences and present love to them. No matter it be, the love I show to myself by living out my dreams, the love I show to them by sharing positive energy with them, or by a simple smile - all these forms of love are contagious! Always remember, NEVER give up on yourself!

So, tonight's performance was awesome. Tonight I was giving the opportunity to spread the energy of love to others, through my words as well as the song that I sang. It was a start of many more gigs to come in the LA area. And I look forward to many of my friends here in LA to come out and support me!

Currently, I am working with a wonderful guitar player, he is dedicated and inspiring. We are looking to start playing gig's around the LA area. One place I would like to play is on 3rd street in Santa Monica. For those of you who don't know, many artist preform there. However I will need to purchase sound equipment. Only, If you feel inclined. If you have even $1 to donate to my artistic career, please do so with the Paypal button to your right! What is donated will ONLY be used for artistic purposes, that is my promise to you. Remember, $1 is a bus ride to an audition. $1 is another dollar toward more music being made. $1 is post cards made so that I can advertise my music where I preform. $1 means more then you know!

Reviews of my performance tonight:

"Your falsetto was wonder, it was beautiful".

"What a wonderful mood to end the show with Kevin. Thank you for that".

"...You connected so well with the crowd."

Here is the song that I covered today. http://youtu.be/mE5ZPI1lWhA

"...dancing in the dark till the morning light..."

"Come Away With Me" - Kevin Gerdes

Get the full length single here http://goo.gl/lgPkp

"I just love this dude!!! He is AMAZING!!! love the song, Kev!!!! Can't wait for what you bring next!!!"

"The song is really catchy and [Kevin] is really talented! Help spread the word about this song so we can hear more songs from him in the future."

"This song is really fun and has a great melodic chorus that's fun to sing to. Great work from an up and coming young artist."

Living On Nothing But A Dream...

This is hard... Actually, this is the hardest thing that I've personally EVER had to do. Had to borrow $5.00 today to get on the metro bus to make it to an audition in Santa Monica. Then, as I am switching to my 3rd bus they tell me that the "TAP Card" that I purchased for the day doesn't work on this bus. WHAT!? 

Apparently this bus system isn't part of Hollywoods metro system. At this point I'm already late for my audition, I'm miles away and need to get there ASAP. So I explain to the driver where I am going and why. I tell him that I was unaware of the policy with the cards. He ask me how much I do have... I tell him nothing. Which is the truth. So he let's me ride for free. 

That was very nice of him to do. So now I'm sitting in the bus writing this. Now what? Well... I go to my audition. Then I leave. Simple right? Yeah that part is. Getting home on the other hand is not. I seriously don't have even $1 for the bus back home. Damn, this land of Hollywood sure does know how to eat you up and spit you out! So my plan. Tell the bus drive on the way back the same thing. "I didn't know that these bus lines were different". Let's see what happens.

At the end of the day, the only thing on my mind is  focusing on why I am here! Gotta stay motivated! And I am. I'm going into that audition and bring that extra bit of positive energy that I know I can bring to the team.

I will always remember what a friend (very successful friend) said to me. "Kevin, it's those who stick out the tough times that make it". 

That's what I intend on doing... Looking forward to what the universes has good waiting for me!

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Domino's Pizza Audition

I have an audition for Domino's Pizza tomorrow. Looks like I'll be auditioning for the role of, "Delivery Boy". It's auditioning in Santa Monica, CA. Love Santa Monica! The beach is so pretty.


I had a meeting with my agent today. During the meeting she was explaining how often times we as actors focus too much on thinking things such as, "oh I've gotta book this gig to get rent paid" or "I really want to book this, the role is perfect for me". And when we do this we are putting the focus on us; rather then giving out positive energy to the production itself. This is very powerful. Here's why...


Think about it like this, do unto others, as you would like done to you. When you give positive energy to the production itself, you are directly positively effecting the production as a whole (including yourself). That in returns comes back you you in ways you wouldn't have ever expected. 


"...Every action has a greater reaction... what we need to understand is that, the reaction is already here waiting on us" - Oprah Winfrey


This is easy to accomplish. As my agent said, think about how you can positively help the production. When going out for the role, think about the things that you have to offer the production as a whole; that would benefit it, not you. Maybe you are auditioning for the role of "Delivery Boy", well, why would you be perfect for that role? Is your answer to the question, an answer benefiting you or the production first?

The Village Variety Pack

I will be preforming at the LA Gay and Lesbian center on August 15th, 2011 at 8:00pm. The center host a monthly variety show called, "The Village Variety Pack".

Here is the line-up for this months show:

• Comedian - MARK DAVIS
• Singer - JULIE GARNYE
• Actors - CHRIS PUDLO & CRAIG TAGGART
• Music Producer - PURPLE CRUSH
• Actor/Producer - GARRETT SWANN
• Singer - KEVIN GERDES
• Hosted by - DENNIS HENSLEY & MICHAEL ANTHONY

Tickets are $15

Call (323) 860-7300
http://www.lagaycenter.org​/site/PageServer?pagename=​TE_ON_OUR_STAGES

Welcome

Welcome to Kevin Gerdes' official Website. The website has changed very much from what it was. I have decided to go to a simple blog format. This will allow me to post everything that is going on in the world of all things Kevin Gerdes, from videos, news, music, and much more.

So stay tuned as this site grows!