Well it's been quite the musical year, despite the vicissitudes of an unpredictable and tenacious virus. This is the first official video from Anthology, Volume 1, featuring the lead track If You're Lost. My wish is that it brings much hope and joy into your life as we enter the new year. Peace, love, and music always, Ken.
Ken Dunn’s music "sneaks into you feet, heart, and soul." - No Depression, The Roots Music Journal
Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core.
BLOG
LIVE @ THE BUNKER: WILD HORSE
Sending a little musical love your way with this original tune recorded live at the Bunker Cafe and Recording Studio in Stratford, Ontario by Cory Mullen. Hope you enjoy the loving vibe!
THE REALIZATION OF A GRAND VISION
The Red Barn Brewing Company near Blenheim, Ontario is more than the name would suggest. The brain child of owner and visionary Denny Vervaet and family, "the barn" doubles as a community centre, hosting a variety of events, including live music. It was an honour and pleasure to perform on their wonderful stage!
FEEDING BODY AND SOUL
It was an honour to perform once again at the Serenity Coffee House, an initiative of Feeding Windsor. Thank you also for the much needed work you do - feeding bodies and souls 🎶❤️🙏
WHITEVALE PORCHFEST RISES FROM THE VIRAL ASHES
Whitevale Porchfest 2022 is a wrap! Rising from the viral ashes, this wonderful grassroots festival returned in style with 25+ acts on six stages in this idyllic hamlet near Pickering, Ontario. Many thanks to visionary Mark Lowe, his hard working team, sponsors, and the residents of Whitevale. In addition to performing a one hour concert in front of an attentive audience, I had the pleasure of catching a number of amazing acts, including my new favourite- Sleeping Bees.
Porchfests are annual music events held across the United States and in Canada on front porches. Started in Ithaca, New York in 2007, porchfest events bring local musicians and neighborhoods together to celebrate and create a sense of community.
GYSPY STARFISH RETURNS TO PERFORMING
After what seems like an eternity, characterized by Covid concerns and family responsibilities, I am thrilled to announce that Anna Green will once again be joining me for a few shows, as our duo GYPSY STARFISH returns to performing.
Check Upcoming Shows for details !!
THE SUNSET BEACH SESSIONS - DON'T BELIEVE
I recorded a series of videos at home on Georgian Bay's Sunset Beach during the summer of 2022. This first one features "Don't Believe", a song about maintaining faith, love, and hope in the face of negativity. I debuted this song at the Festival of Friends in Hamilton, Ontario almost 30 years ago and still find it a source of strength and encouragement! #folkmusic #georgianbay #kendunnmusic #trespassmusic
THANK YOU PHILLY FOLK SCENE !!
Many thanks to Rusty Crowell and Jan Alba for spinning "Still I Believe" on Philly Folk Scene on WPPM-FM Philadelphia !!
NEW VIDEO: LIVE @ DESBORO MUSIC HALL
This fragile respite from the virus continues to cultivate immense gratitude for the opportunity to once again play live music for you. Many thanks to my fellow compatriots Karen Morand and Gillian Nicola and the incredible Klages clan who's vision and hard work continue to bring live music to the engaging community of Desboro. Thanks to Karen I am now stuck with a new nickname- Ken "The Krusher" 😳
VIDEO PREMIERE: FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SERIES
I'm thrilled to be performing on Folk Music Notebook's Artist in Residence Series !! Video premiere July 1 @ 12 Noon ET and several audio broadcasts on Folk Music Notebook. Many thanks to Ron Olesko and team!
UPCOMING SHOWS
BRANTFORD OPEN STAGE
— —
Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Center, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, Ontario
Every second Sunday, musicians from near and far arrive for this wonderful acoustic open stage in Brantford, Ontario. From novices to seasoned professionals, everyone pours their hearts and souls into this exceptional musical experience. I can't wait to take the stage once again, and to hear some of my favourite artists perform. Free to performers, and only $4 for non-performers. Bar and restaurant available as well!
Join Chris MacLean, Don Bray and I for two shows (Matinée and Evening performances). Inspiring original acoustic music at one of Ottawa's hottest new live music venues. Details to follow.
Join Chris MacLean, Don Bray and I for two shows (Matinée and Evening performances). Inspiring original acoustic music at one of Ottawa's hottest new live music venues. Details to follow.
Hamilton Public Library presents great live music by local performers each Friday at Noon. This week features singer-songwriter Ken Dunn. Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core. Come join us for this free 1-hour concert in the Hamilton Room at the Central Library.
The Whitevale Porchfest is the only one of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area run by a volunteer group of local residents to make a community cultural contribution to the local Pickering Community through music.
This Festival invites musicians to play on designated porches for a one hour set. Multiple musicians play simultaneously over a 6 hour period, allowing people to casually walk through the village and stop at the porches to enjoy the music and learn a little bit about the unique qualities of this historical hamlet in Pickering.