Ken has been making music for longer than he is prepared to admit.
His first regular band as a bassist was Rock 'n Roll, Swing, Rockabilly outfit The Slammers, now The Crazy 88's, where the powerhouse bassist in the band is now the (in)famous Chris Willis. Ken then teamed up with Chickenbone John and the gang to form Chickenbone Blues in its current form. John and Ken also started and ran The Crossroads Blues Club for over two years before handing over to harmonica wizard Tony Stokes.
You will also find Ken playing on a regular or occasional basis with:
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The Rosellys: The Rosellys, Becca & Simon, are a talented Americana duo, playing original songs with a country feel mixed with folk and a rhythmical acoustic sound. With influences such as Eva Cassidy, Alison Krauss, Ry Cooder and Ryan Adams their up beat tracks are far too catchy to forget and their slower tunes are simply beautiful. Recent gigs with ken on double bass and Allan Kelly on pedal steel and dobro include Crawley Folk Festival and Market Harborough Theatre. Here's a YouTube clip of one of the numbers from the Crawley gig and you can see YouTube clips from the Market Harborough gig here, here and here. |
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SAM: SAM play Blues, Jazz and Soul influenced music, with a more than healthy sprinkling of pre and post war classics. Their eclectic mix and individual style creates a buzz wherever they play. Recent gigs include The Public in West Bromwich and Crossroads Blues Club in Cotteridge. Here are a couple of short YouTube clips from the gig at The Public: Gone, one of their original numbers, and Tampa Red's It Hurts Me Too. |
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Robert Lane |
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Bob Gessey Playing with Bob is a new venture and Bob & Ken recently played a successful gig at The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Kings Heath. |
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