Kevin Collins is from Placentia. He comes from a musical family starting with his grandmother, Agnes (Tobin) Collins of Ship Cove. Kevin's father, Tony Collins, carried on the family tradition and now Kevin continues on as an award winning singer, songwriter and music producer. Kevin started singing at the tender age of six, and started publicly performing at age 13.On a trip to Boston, with his grandmother, eight year old Kevin, performed on stage with Leroy Van Dyke and received a standing ovation.
A Few of Kevin's Songs
From An Island
Loyola Hearn's song that celebrates the love of his parents and the connection between Ireland and Newfoundland (from Long Gone Are The Days/The Collection/Irish Music Collection/From An
Island To An Island DVD Volume 1 and 2).
My Old Homestead
A reflection on growing old dedicated to his grandmother (from Long Gone Are The Days/The Collection/Irish Music Collection/From An
Island To An Island DVD Volume 1 and 2).
From 100% Irish
Sawyer Hill Productions.2012 (from Long Gone Are The Days/The Collection/Irish Music Collection/From An Island To An Island DVD Volume 1 and 2).
My Father's Old Souwester
His father's waterproof hat reminds him of happier times (from Long Gone Are The Days/The Collection/Irish Music Collection/From An Island To An Island DVD Volume 1 and 2).
My Hat's from Donegal
An Irish friend made him a present of a lovely knitted hat (from Long Gone Are The Days/The Collection/Irish Music Collection/From An Island To An Island DVD Volume 1 and 2).
Gold and Silver Days
Jump In and Swim
Inspiring county song. From Kevin Collins-Jump In And Swim. Kevin Collins. 2004.
