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.
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!
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 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.
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 !!
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
Many thanks to Rusty Crowell and Jan Alba for spinning "Still I Believe" on Philly Folk Scene on WPPM-FM Philadelphia !!
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" 😳
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!
"THERE BY YOUR GRACE GO I, YOU SPIRIT MOST ON HIGH"
Anna Green and I are looking forward to performing as GYPSY STARFISH once again. This twilight, rooftop house concert is open to residents and guests of Dundas District Lofts. For more information: kendunnmusic@icloud.com.
The essence of Gypsy Starfish is the duo comprised of Anna Green and Ken Dunn. Ken is a folk-oriented singer-songwriter who has toured across the Americas for the past 30 years and recorded 10 albums of original music. Anna is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who plays keyboards, guitar, and ukulele. Gypsy Starfish perform a combination of folk and roots cover songs and Ken Dunn compositions. Anna and Ken are both musical and life partners, and as such, their music is a celebration of their love which has spanned across two decades.
Folk Music Ontario returns! This time to London, Ontario. Looking forward to connecting with friends, listening to and playing some great music!
Join Chris MacLean, Don Bray and I for an inspiring evening of original acoustic music at one of Ottawa's hottest new live music venues. Details to follow.
