Kyle joined Conchord in 2002 when the band needed a replacement for lead guitarist. Then bassist Bear Mitchell, a high school friend, asked Kyle to learn the band's setlist and become the permanent guitarist. A big fan of the band and their music for years, Kyle would travel all over Michigan, including Beaver Island, to have a good time and watch them perform. The opportunity to finally play with 'chord was an offer he quickly accepted.

Kyle played with many people before Conchord, mostly playing small shows ranging from auditoriums to frat houses, basements to back porches. Although these jam sessions helped to prepare Kyle for playing in a band, Conchord's vast setlist and attention to detail greatly elevated his level of playability.

 

Kyle is heavily influenced by artists such as the Beatles, Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, Eric Johnson, John Mayer, Chet Atkins, and various country and jazz techniques. He continues to contribute to Conchord's ever changing setlist and musical tastes.