Photo: Courtesy of Keith Zadig
Anna Streetman, Senior Staff Writer
Local up-and-coming artist and Kennesaw State University student Keith Zadig will be the opening act for Aaron Carter at his show next month. The show will be on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at The Loft at Center Stage.
Keith Zadig goes by KZ and has been working on his music for the past two years. He has two mix tapes out, is working on a third and has about 15 songs on his SoundCloud. His movement is called “Chill Mode.” He says it represents his fan base and him as an individual. “My friends and I just said it one day and it stuck,” KZ said.
KZ is looking forward to opening for Carter and the doors this performance might open up. “I’m excited to share the stage with him and look forward to more opportunities,” KZ said. He also explained that he landed the gig by networking and utilizing his resources.
KZ’s influences include Cam Meekins, Hoodie Allen and Dylan Owen, among many others. He says he takes inspiration from all genres depending on his mood and that his music is very personal with lyrics based on his own experiences: “If you listen to my music, you’ll learn a lot about me,” KZ said.
Prior to the show, KZ will be hosting a competition; the sorority house that buys the highest number of tickets by Nov. 11 will receive a pre-show visit from Aaron Carter at their sorority house. The competition is between sororities in Atlanta and will include sororities at Kennesaw State, Georgia State and Georgia Tech.
Tickets for Aaron Carter are going quickly and can be found at Ticketalternative.com. The tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door.
KZ’s music can be found on Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube for free. He has over 15,000 subscribers on YouTube. Or find KZ on Twitter at @itsofficialkz.
KZ is also performing a Halloween Show at Southern Polytechnic State University. He will be performing Oct.31 at 11 p.m. at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house.
