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2024-03-10T13:13:18-04:00
Ken Dunn
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tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7364714
2024-03-10T13:13:18-04:00
2024-03-10T13:14:59-04:00
REVISITING WONDROUS BEAUTY
<div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xkbejp-_wYU" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xkbejp-_wYU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(13,13,13);">It's been an eventful winter, navigating the nomadic lifestyle with my family in our camper van, traversing the diverse landscapes of America. While I've occasionally performed at small venues, I've primarily taken a break from live shows, a hiatus that's proven both rejuvenating and enriching. This period has allowed me to rediscover some of my earlier compositions, many of which had faded into the recesses of my memory. One of the downsides of crafting hundreds of songs over the span of several decades, I suppose. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(13,13,13);">One rainy afternoon a few days ago, in Burnaby, B.C., I found myself revisiting a particular tune - the title track from my 2017 album, "Wondrous Beauty." I hope you enjoy it, and may your day be filled with wonder and beauty as well.</span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7331968
2024-01-11T09:54:45-05:00
2024-01-11T09:54:46-05:00
NEW VIDEO: READY BED OF LACE, LIVE @ ACMA LISTENING ROOM
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7329757
2024-01-07T13:01:08-05:00
2024-01-07T13:01:08-05:00
OPENING FOR THE RECKLESS SAINTS AT THE ACMA LISTENING ROOM
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<span class="text-big">Many thanks to the ACMA (</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064830333264&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZW1yCe73PQ_Ooqjciw0PneGF0N8IYr5sSCOIXGdCP52HIQ1eL-ra8Mx1rVpxABdIEvZGdeTzLnWe2aZucWQg-_uYrScZkiNIt9aXeFxwUPjca-aQ_O6UAbTAnzBAs8D82jhi80kFFN4PhW8qT9ciqjHINvBeUx0cjRjf9uDmNPdfyosVKhoGpkCrQIdhNycKjKyd6U2Kjm_0OcMU3W0YD0C&__tn__=-%5DK-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="text-big"><span>Americana Community Music Association</span></span></a><span class="text-big">) Listening Room for the opportunity to open for the </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/RecklessSaintsMusic?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZW1yCe73PQ_Ooqjciw0PneGF0N8IYr5sSCOIXGdCP52HIQ1eL-ra8Mx1rVpxABdIEvZGdeTzLnWe2aZucWQg-_uYrScZkiNIt9aXeFxwUPjca-aQ_O6UAbTAnzBAs8D82jhi80kFFN4PhW8qT9ciqjHINvBeUx0cjRjf9uDmNPdfyosVKhoGpkCrQIdhNycKjKyd6U2Kjm_0OcMU3W0YD0C&__tn__=-%5DK-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="text-big"><span>Reckless Saints</span></span></a><span class="text-big"> last night in Ft. Myers, Florida. Many thanks to Doug Shemenski for the video!</span>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7325711
2023-12-29T10:27:22-05:00
2023-12-29T10:27:23-05:00
NEW REVIEW FROM SWEDEN FOR ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 2
<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/1ac07679fbceae2aaae37a66722fee0e87870ee4/original/1-front-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="text-big">Well I must say that I am humbled by this latest review. Many thanks to Tom Arvidsson at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/thirstybootsblog?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZX68Lu2EIyPZhRJlgKB4WIXy45NQhISXksB4NmWTq9Fi37MXYOUnQq6U78Lv-tdz3edmkeH-F1_R03jQ2d7yuR08QY-8XIPZUGpZpRwIsUftld-kspKtBKNNXg04vr0KtFUPb2zMXc_scbPbi5su3WoZINLNCPJ9tYEsQfVPtwh-fn4UobudqZ7SEqYx0PqLDg&__tn__=-%5DK-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="text-big"><span>Thirsty Boots</span></span></a><span class="text-big"> in Sweden. Of course, it's in Swedish, but the English translation is further down.</span>
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<div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto"><span class="text-big">In a nutshell: <i><strong>"There is a clarity and a conviction in Canadian Ken Dunn's music. Most songwriters would be proud to have such a strong treasure of songs to choose from. Ken has a big heart for peace and justice and he writes his songs with a firm belief that love and understanding can save the world"</strong></i>. Let's hope so !!</span></div>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7302380
2023-11-11T17:07:40-05:00
2023-11-11T17:07:41-05:00
FINDING HARMONY IN ADVERSITY: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF RECOVERY AND CREATIVITY
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Greetings, music enthusiasts! It's been an eventful summer, culminating in a unique twist of fate. Just as I wrapped up my Ontario tour, a curveball came my way in the form of a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury, sidelining me for what seems like an eternity. However, as luck would have it, I find myself convalescing in the sunny embrace of Florida, turning an unexpected hiatus into a period of reflection and creative exploration.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Amidst the challenges of recovery, I've discovered a silver lining that has allowed me to delve into creative projects I've long yearned to pursue. One such endeavor involves harnessing the power of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to breathe new life into the production of video for my recorded material. These tools have opened up a realm of possibilities, and I've been diligently working on a series of videos for some of my compositions.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Today, I'm excited to share with you one of these creations – a video for my instrumental tune, "Dance of the Winter Fairies", which was recently re-released on Anthology, Volume 2. The enchanting melodies and visual elements come together in a symphony, capturing the essence of this magical piece. I hope it brings a touch of warmth to those in the northern climes, a reminder that even in the coldest of winters, music has the power to kindle the spirit. </strong></span></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HB5r1_yTe6U" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HB5r1_yTe6U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>As the year winds down, my focus on these creative projects becomes a beacon of positivity. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to find inspiration even in challenging times. While I eagerly anticipate my return to live performances in the new year, I invite you to join me on this digital journey.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Your positive energy fuels my recovery and propels me forward. Here's to the healing power of music and the promise of a new chapter in the coming year. Until then, stay tuned for more musical adventures and, hopefully, a swift return to the stage. Wishing you warmth and creativity wherever you are.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Yours in melody, Ken</strong></span><br> </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7291788
2023-10-22T12:19:17-04:00
2023-10-22T12:19:18-04:00
THANK YOU ONTARIO !!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/fe309c2ae2e931a32e9692b50d1ffa7b1d0a460f/original/img-9873.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Dear friends and music enthusiasts,</p><p>What an enchanting musical summer it has been, touring the beautiful province of Ontario, from the vibrant city of Ottawa to my charming home town of Windsor, and all the incredible points in between. From the Folk Music Ontario conference in London to the unforgettable moments spent with my talented friends Doug MacArthur and Ian Tamblyn in Quebec, this journey has truly been an experience I will always cherish.</p><p>I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who graced my shows with your presence, your energy, and your love for music. Your support means the world to me, and it's what keeps the melodies flowing.</p><p>A special shout-out to Anna for her unwavering support, and for backing me up on several occasions, sharing in the magic of the music and the road. Your presence has been a blessing.</p><p>As we wrap up this incredible musical summer, I look back with a heart full of appreciation and forward with anticipation for more musical adventures to come. Time for a little R & R. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and let's keep the music alive.</p><p>With immense gratitude, Ken 🎶✨🚐</p><p>#MagicalMusicalSummer #OntarioTour #FolkMusicOntario #MusicalJourney #Gratitude #MusicCommunity #SupportLocalArtists #AnnaAppreciation #RoadAdventures #KenDunnMusic #SummerMemories 🎶✨🚐</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7258121
2023-08-16T19:57:13-04:00
2023-10-16T10:49:02-04:00
GYPSY STARFISH ON THE ROAD AGAIN
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/a27c613d7fb74c934f378c9e42221341a0e91060/original/image.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Anna and I are coming your way this summer as the duo GYPSY STARFISH…. Stay tuned OM-Tario😊🎶💕</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7249349
2023-07-29T18:27:36-04:00
2023-07-29T18:28:09-04:00
FREEWHEELIN' ON CFMU 93.3 FM
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/bcc2d3b935dfbe4f383b7548a0edd496e0a8465f/original/tempimagee8no2z.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p><span class="text-big">It sure was great to be back on Jim Marino's FREEWHEELIN' FOLK SHOW. Jim has been broadcasting the finest folk music around for the past 29 years on Hamilton, Ontario's CFMU 93.3 FM at McMaster University.</span></p><p><span class="text-big">You can listen to the entire interview, as well as my live performance, and some tunes from ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 2 by clicking on this link: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://kendunnmusic.com/track/3496179/cfmu-july-2023"><span class="text-big">https://kendunnmusic.com/track/3496179/cfmu-july-2023</span></a></p><p> </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7228852
2023-06-19T09:28:18-04:00
2023-06-19T09:28:19-04:00
SO GREAT TO BE BACK TOURING IN ONTARIO
<p>As much as I love wandering across this continent playing music, it is always a special treat coming home to my home province of Ontario. As June begins to wind down, I would like to express my gratitude for the continuing support of fans, venues, and media, as I close in on the half way mark of this wonderful summer tour. Please check my upcoming shows as the tour continues until October. Hope to see you soon. And don’t forget, I would love to perform a house concert in your home town. As a special treat, Anna may continue to join me on several future dates 🎶💕 Stay tuned!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/eef710abb15e776e299ea2ef96a7878994f1bc72/original/img-3124.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7205825
2023-05-09T15:56:39-04:00
2023-05-09T15:56:40-04:00
THANK YOU RED BIRD LIVE IN OTTAWA !!
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/4a6e336e2e90d55893b5254a277a43d2a877fd47/original/img-0549.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7186706
2023-04-09T13:49:19-04:00
2023-04-09T13:49:19-04:00
UPDATED ONTARIO TOUR SCHEDULE !!
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/76bd90eaa21f7a885da8a8564a13e8b4fc98d756/original/ontario-tour-2023-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7180544
2023-03-29T11:50:31-04:00
2023-03-29T11:50:31-04:00
LOOKING FORWARD TO TOURING ONTARIO THIS SUMMER !!
<p>I'm really excited about returning to Ontario this summer !! Check out the tentative schedule below. Let me know if you would like me to play in your area. I'd love to play a house or backyard concert for you as well. Hope to see you soon!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/7715aa3b95542269309a11df876750e3d4a9d22e/original/ontario-tour-poster-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7178399
2023-03-25T11:59:17-04:00
2023-03-25T12:03:51-04:00
ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 2 DROPS MAY 2 !!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/183714/1ac07679fbceae2aaae37a66722fee0e87870ee4/original/1-front-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">I am excited beyond belief !! Just over one year since the release of <i><strong>Anthology, Volume 1</strong>, </i>I am thrilled to announce that <i><strong>Anthology, Volume 2 </strong></i>will be released to folk radio worldwide and all major streaming platforms on May 2 !!</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">My intention in releasing this record was to share a body of work spanning a period of 30 years that had only been available on a limited basis due to a lack of resources. Now in my 70’s, I wanted to ensure that these songs had an opportunity to reach a broader audience to do their healing work, because, as they say, carpe diem - there is no time like the present. </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">Anthology Volume 2 features 18 carefully curated tracks, many of which are from studio and live recordings that were either unreleased or subject to limited distribution.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">Thank you so much to the countless individuals who helped make this dream a reality, from the most amazing group of musicians, fans, friends, and family who have believed in me, especially my beloved Anna.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">A special thank you to Michelle Fortier and Larry Ahearn at Trespass Music for their past support. I wish you both well on your pending retirement and the referral to Art Menius Radio for radio distribution of this release.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://kendunn.bandcamp.com/album/anthology-volume-2" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big"><strong>YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE DIGITAL ALBUM HERE</strong></span></a><span class="text-big"> </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7129950
2022-12-29T15:46:16-05:00
2022-12-29T15:46:17-05:00
NEW VIDEO: IF YOU'RE LOST (OFFICIAL)
<p>Well it's been quite the musical year, despite the vicissitudes of an unpredictable and tenacious virus. This is the first official video from <strong>Anthology, Volume 1</strong>, featuring the lead track <strong>If You're Lost</strong>. 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.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EQ3qWj6buQI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/EQ3qWj6buQI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQ3qWj6buQI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7084486
2022-10-19T13:19:03-04:00
2022-10-19T13:19:03-04:00
LIVE @ THE BUNKER: WILD HORSE
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MY_ewF1fqRI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/MY_ewF1fqRI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MY_ewF1fqRI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">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!</span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7070329
2022-09-28T13:43:36-04:00
2022-09-28T13:43:37-04:00
THE REALIZATION OF A GRAND VISION
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/6e4e4343aa69dd610656050245229c74511def80/original/ken-redbarn-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/525e47fc7f8e75b827d87b999de060ce785cc3be/original/img-1098.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The <strong>Red Barn Brewing Company</strong> near Blenheim, Ontario is more than the name would suggest. The brain child of owner and visionary <strong>Denny Vervaet</strong> 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! </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7069539
2022-09-27T11:22:32-04:00
2022-09-27T11:23:34-04:00
FEEDING BODY AND SOUL
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/77643a2a041bf91b198f5e5a59a8dbbb26bed7fb/original/img-1077.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">It was an honour to perform once again at the <strong>Serenity Coffee House</strong>, an initiative of <a contents="Feeding Windsor." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/WindsorEssex/" target="_blank"><strong>Feeding Windsor</strong>.</a> Thank you also for the much needed work you do - feeding bodies and souls 🎶❤️🙏</span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7066176
2022-09-22T08:50:45-04:00
2022-09-22T08:50:46-04:00
WHITEVALE PORCHFEST RISES FROM THE VIRAL ASHES
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/5648d3bdcf5777f23a6d0ca0a4667386b2be4310/original/ken-dunn.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">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- <a contents="Sleeping Bees" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sleepingbeesband.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Sleeping Bees</a>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">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. </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7044029
2022-08-23T09:48:47-04:00
2022-08-24T09:44:50-04:00
GYSPY STARFISH RETURNS TO PERFORMING
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/3271f1c977d18cb2bb8745f522f630e2eadf35d0/original/gypsy-starfish-cropped-2022.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>After what seems like an eternity, characterized by Covid concerns and family responsibilities, I am thrilled to announce that <strong>Anna Green</strong> will once again be joining me for a few shows, as our duo <strong><em>GYPSY STARFISH</em></strong> returns to performing.</p>
<p>Check <strong><a contents="Upcoming Shows" data-link-label="Upcoming Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/upcoming-shows--2">Upcoming Shows</a><i> </i></strong>for details !!</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7039886
2022-08-17T11:46:37-04:00
2022-08-17T11:46:37-04:00
THE SUNSET BEACH SESSIONS - DON'T BELIEVE
<p>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</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EWTACM6LZJg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/EWTACM6LZJg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EWTACM6LZJg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7030005
2022-08-03T14:44:04-04:00
2022-08-03T14:44:05-04:00
THANK YOU PHILLY FOLK SCENE !!
<p>Many thanks to Rusty Crowell and Jan Alba for spinning "Still I Believe" on Philly Folk Scene on WPPM-FM Philadelphia !!</p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=%2FRustyAndJan%2Fthe-philly-folk-scene-july-14-2022%2F" width="100%"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7011764
2022-07-10T16:39:47-04:00
2022-07-10T16:44:50-04:00
NEW VIDEO: LIVE @ DESBORO MUSIC HALL
<p style="text-align: justify;">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" 😳</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="RIHKlclcJi4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/RIHKlclcJi4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RIHKlclcJi4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/7005824
2022-07-01T11:18:38-04:00
2022-07-01T11:18:38-04:00
VIDEO PREMIERE: FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SERIES
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/a51dbd6310256845dfa363149a42ef8997605803/original/screen-shot-2022-07-01-at-11-08-35-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="VIDEO PREMIERE: KEN DUNN ONE FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/ES92IzB3eq4" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">VIDEO PREMIERE</span></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm thrilled to be performing on Folk Music Notebook's Artist in Residence Series !! <a contents="Video premiere" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/ES92IzB3eq4" target="_blank">Video premiere</a> July 1 @ 12 Noon ET and several audio broadcasts on <a contents="Folk Music Notebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.folkmusicnotebook.com/" target="_blank">Folk Music Notebook</a>. Many thanks to Ron Olesko and team!</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6990438
2022-06-09T15:20:30-04:00
2022-06-09T15:20:30-04:00
NEW VIDEO: BY YOUR GRACE
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="K9qpZhNibp8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/K9qpZhNibp8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K9qpZhNibp8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"THERE BY YOUR GRACE GO I, YOU SPIRIT MOST ON HIGH"</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6982857
2022-05-30T11:39:14-04:00
2022-05-30T11:39:14-04:00
ON THE ROAD AGAIN, WITH MORE GRATITUDE THAN EVER!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/7cb3d07252d31cb0eb3908663ca3ea4ff00b707b/original/6db16f62-8f5a-493d-b56c-bb0a3d23c410.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="SOME SNAPSHOTS FROM MY RECENT U.S. TOUR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/KenDunnSingerSongwriter/posts/424212123038947">SOME SNAPSHOTS FROM MY RECENT U.S. TOUR</a></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6962834
2022-05-03T17:14:04-04:00
2022-05-03T17:17:35-04:00
LIVE IN OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO!
<p>It sure was great kicking off my upcoming tour in Owen Sound, Ontario at the fabulous Heartwood Hall with Karen Morand! Next stop Windsor, Ontario!</p>
<p> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="yQPQcKVhmDI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/yQPQcKVhmDI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yQPQcKVhmDI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6944705
2022-04-09T11:47:25-04:00
2022-04-09T11:49:51-04:00
NEW REVIEW FOR ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 1 FROM SKOPE MAGAZINE
<p><em><span class="font_large">"True musical artistry and impressive storytelling, this is music that will live forever".</span></em></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/3d9f925b63ed493303a593563cad402c40037d4b/original/anthology-1-front-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="KEN DUNN WITH IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION ON ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://skopemag.com/2022/04/03/ken-dunn-with-impressive-collection-on-anthology-volume-1?fbclid=IwAR11fm8xkW9qJ_98G9230VbhSwiCFIooMJzGpOEXRBSQ42zwOyMsdz-AeIE" target="_blank">KEN DUNN WITH IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION ON ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 1</a></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6935850
2022-03-30T11:54:45-04:00
2022-03-30T11:54:45-04:00
NEW LIVE @ HOME VIDEO: NAKED AND AMAZED
<p>After a life time living in the city, the old man retires to the country. There, surrounded by the sounds of the forest, he finds comfort and peace. Until one day, he is awoken by the sounds of chain saws and falling trees, and so, it begins...<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8hCht9nrZwQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/8hCht9nrZwQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8hCht9nrZwQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6886670
2022-02-02T13:41:12-05:00
2022-02-02T13:42:43-05:00
NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO: ONE LAST QUESTION
<p>Well, Anthology, Volume 1 has "dropped", as we like to say in the biz! Many thanks to my Trespass Music team of Michelle Fortier and Larry Ahearn, as well as Nick Austin at Indie Pool for getting the job done at lightening speed.</p>
<p>At last count, there were 37 individuals involved in the production of this album - amazing musicians, engineers, and producers whose hard work and talent laid down the foundation for me to stand on.</p>
<p>And thank YOU, my small but dedicated band of die-hard supporters for hanging in there through thick and thin, through the lockouts and lockdowns, quarantines, and quarells that have befallen us all these past few years.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xIxNt2CK3No" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/xIxNt2CK3No/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xIxNt2CK3No?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If you had just ONE LAST QUESTION, what would it be?</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6874916
2022-01-20T11:40:26-05:00
2022-01-20T11:40:26-05:00
NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO: HOLD ON
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="W0czFBCoI5A" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/W0czFBCoI5A/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W0czFBCoI5A?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Here's a new video</strong></em> for <em><strong>Hold On </strong></em>- a track on my forthcoming album "<em><strong>Anthology, Volume 1</strong></em>" which will be released by <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/trespassmusic1" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> on February 1, 2022.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The album is a retrospective anthology featuring the classical music sounds of my work with <em><strong>The Good Friday String Quartet</strong></em>, the folk rock of <em><strong>Gypsy Starfish</strong></em>, duets with my partner <em><strong>Anna Green</strong></em>, as well as live solo guitar and dulcimer tracks.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This 20 track album is available as a digital download as well as CD on <a contents="BandCamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kendunn.bandcamp.com/album/anthology-volume-1" target="_blank">BandCamp</a> and includes several previously unreleased, rare, and live recordings, as well as selections from many of my studio album releases over the past 25 years.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Remember, there is still a lot of beauty in this world, so <em><strong>Hold On</strong></em> everyone! 💕🎶🙏☮</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6863597
2022-01-09T12:56:18-05:00
2022-01-09T12:57:29-05:00
8 BILLION LIKES
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="JUtXLRi1bzs" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/JUtXLRi1bzs/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JUtXLRi1bzs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Here's hoping 8 billion likes come your way today... and may the light shine on you 🎶💕🙏☮</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6862109
2022-01-07T14:31:48-05:00
2022-01-07T14:31:48-05:00
NEW ALBUM: KEN DUNN, ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 1
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">I am thrilled to announce that my new album “Anthology, Volume 1” will be released by Trespass Music in Canada, the U.S., and Europe on February 1! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">From the classical music sounds of my work with The Good Friday String Quartet to the driving folk rock of my band Gypsy Starfish, duets with my love Anna Green and L.A. songstress Denny Kennedy, solo guitar and dulcimer tracks, live concert, radio, and TV shows, this 20 track anthology of my compositions includes several previously unreleased, rare, and live recordings, as well as selections from many of my studio album releases over the past 25 years. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">If you are looking for just one album which encompasses the depth and breadth of my work over the past quarter century, then this is the one to get! The album is available as a digital download or CD pre-order on <a contents="BandCamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kendunn.bandcamp.com/album/anthology-volume-1" target="_blank">BandCamp</a> now!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">May your life be filled with peace, love, and music always! Ken</span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6854574
2021-12-29T17:18:08-05:00
2021-12-29T17:18:08-05:00
NEW VIDEO: DEEP IN THE HIVE
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, perhaps a bit amateurish, but here is my first attempt at a lip sync video. I’m slowly learning the intricacies of video editing software, green screens, and so forth. The song itself is a call to end violence in its myriad forms. Caution: Some viewers may find scenes disturbing. Viewer discretion advised. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many thanks to Michael G. Ronstadt on cello, Randy Martin on bass, and Mark Mariash on drums! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">#trespassmusic #kendunnmusic #endviolencenow #warisover #folkrock</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6835453
2021-12-09T17:16:52-05:00
2021-12-09T17:16:52-05:00
RETURN TO THE BIG TOMATO!
<p>I love The Big Tomato, that is - Leamington, Ontario. As a teen, growing up in the nearby city of Windsor, I got a job picking those ruby red fruits destined to become Heinz ketchup ...but, alas, I digress.</p>
<p>Fast forward, and this old folksinger is returning to perform at the grand opening of the newly renovated Bank Theatre for the 98th iteration of Dale's Friday Coffee House.</p>
<p>Hope this tune from that show brightens your day, just a wee bit 💕🎶</p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6810392
2021-11-15T14:45:50-05:00
2021-11-15T14:45:50-05:00
GEORGIAN BAY ROOTS
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<p style="text-align: center;">I'm thrilled to announce that "King High Tide" will be featured on the Georgian Bay Folk Society's Georgian Bay Roots radio show with host Kailey Jane Hawkins on both CFOS 560 Owen Sound and Blues and Roots Radio. Tune in and hear some great local music from Ontario's Georgian Bay area!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Friday, November 19, 2021 11:00-11:15pm - <a contents="Blues and Roots Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/radio-schedule" target="_blank">Blues and Roots Radio</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:00-5:00pm - <a contents="CFOS Radio 560" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.560cfos.ca/georgian-bay-roots/" target="_blank">CFOS Radio 560</a>, Owen Sound, ON </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00-7:15pm - <a contents="Blues and Roots Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/radio-schedule" target="_blank">Blues and Roots Radio</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The show will also be archived as a <a contents="podcast here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/georgian-bay-roots/id1163887268" target="_blank">podcast here</a>! Enjoy! </p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6809088
2021-11-14T09:50:36-05:00
2021-11-14T09:50:36-05:00
VIRTUAL NERFA 2021
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/1eb5a4dd2c2da3d8fe7646e9124717f321bb9da0/original/nerfa-2021.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It was so wonderful to perform at this year's NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance), and even though it was a virtual conference and festival, it felt so intimate and inspiring. Thank you to everyone who's hard work created such a success! Special thanks to Kellie Lin Knott who hosted my main stage open mic performance on Friday. </p>
<p>Congratulations to my friend and mentor, the great composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist <a contents="David Amram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kyhote.com/davidamram/biography.php" target="_blank">David Amram</a>, recipient of a well-deserved lifetime achievement award! Hope to see everyone (in person) next year in Asbury, NJ. Peace, health, and happiness to all!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/901f707db11b3ed77ba41fa0a6bc416ebfcb0855/original/david-amram.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6802268
2021-11-08T17:11:52-05:00
2021-11-08T17:12:47-05:00
NEW LIVE @ HOME VIDEO: DON'T BELIEVE
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<p>I wrote this song back in the early 90's and first performed and recorded it live at the Festival of Friends in Hamilton, Ontario for my 1996 album "Precious Life". Originally written for, and performed on mountain dulcimer, I subsequently adapted it for acoustic guitar and once again recorded it for my 2019 album "Live in L.A.". </p>
<p>In honour of (or, in spite of) COP-26, I offer this version up to a better future. Words and Music © 1995 Ken Dunn (SOCAN, ASCAP). </p>
<p>Tips always welcome @ my wee <a contents="TIP JAR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kendunnmusic.com/tip-jars/4017">TIP JAR</a></p>
<p>LYRICS </p>
<p>Listen to the birds/ listen to the trees /Listen to music/ that brings you to your knees </p>
<p>Listen to the wind/ listen to the sea/ Listen to your heart/ and wear it on your sleeve </p>
<p>CHORUS: Just don’t believe x4 </p>
<p>Hear the dogs of war/ knocking at your door/ They don’t even know/ what they are fighting for </p>
<p>They will try to tell you/ God is on their side/ But they cannot tell you/ why you have to die </p>
<p>CHORUS: Don’t believe x4 </p>
<p>They will try to tell you/ peace is just a joke/ Then they stand around/ while the world goes up in smoke </p>
<p>They pollute the earth/ and pollute the air/ Then they have the nerve/ to say they really care </p>
<p>CHORUS: Don’t believe x4 </p>
<p>Money doesn’t talk/ it screams and it can shout / But it cannot tell you/ what your life’s about </p>
<p>So listen to the wind/ listen to the sea/ Listen to your heart/ and wear it on your sleeve </p>
<p>CHORUS: Just don’t believe x4</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6800467
2021-11-06T14:59:41-04:00
2021-11-06T14:59:41-04:00
GONE BAND CAMPING!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/bcee64bd1ace3548f7977467f9dfcb3aec84c92b/original/screen-shot-2021-11-06-at-2-53-06-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi Folks, Hope you are having a lovely day! The leaves are gently falling here on the shores of Georgian Bay and the air is crisp with anticipation of frost...</p>
<p>At the behest of some musical colleagues, I've finally set up a Bandcamp profile and released "Ashes in the Morning" on their site... I'd love your support, so please check out my Bandcamp <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kendunn.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>Peace, best wishes, and happy listening!</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6797365
2021-11-03T15:07:27-04:00
2021-11-03T15:07:27-04:00
LIVE MUSIC... WHAT A CONCEPT!
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6793809
2021-11-01T14:17:41-04:00
2021-11-01T14:17:41-04:00
THE HILLS OF STRATHAVON
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<p>I wrote this tune about one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen.</p>
<p>When living in Massie, Ontario I would frequently cycle or hike through the beautiful hills of Strathavon (a.k.a. Strathaven), overlooking the Bighead River Valley.</p>
<p>The song is based on historical records and local folklore, and tells the tale of a young woman's demise after plummeting from a cliff in the area.</p>
<p>I recorded the song on my 2017 album "Wondrous Beauty". Words and Music © 2015 Ken Dunn (SOCAN, ASCAP).</p>
<p>Tip Jar: https://kendunnmusic.com/tip-jars/4017</p>
<p>#kendunnmusic #trespassmusic #canadianfolkmusic #strathavon</p>
<p>LYRICS</p>
<p>Chorus:</p>
<p>I am home among the cedars / those arbor vitae greener / than the hills of Strathavon <br>Where my love and I did wander / like rolling rivers under / that full moon rising high </p>
<p>Verse:</p>
<p>And her kisses they grew sweeter / our love, it knew no fear /when the song of spring arrived <br>But this world it could not keep her / she fell, then fell deeper /down that mountain side </p>
<p>Chorus</p>
<p>And I knew I could not save her / for the ice was on the river/ and the snow banks / way too high <br>But when I get to dying / you know I will be smiling /for to see my true lover’s eyes </p>
<p>Chorus</p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6778755
2021-10-17T14:42:45-04:00
2021-10-17T14:42:45-04:00
CANADA GOOSE
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<p>Well, it was a stormy October day, and the Canada Geese were heading south. Seemed like the perfect time to add this instrumental tune to my archive series. I wrote it a few years ago, but could not come up with a name for it, until sitting around the fire, listening to the geese overhead while playing my new Boucher Bluegrass Goose (!) guitar.</p>
<p>Many thanks to <a contents="Robin Boucher" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://boucherguitars.com/" target="_blank">Robin Boucher</a> for building such a fine instrument, and to Mark Pongetti at <a contents="The Acoustic Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theacousticroom.ca/" target="_blank">The Acoustic Room</a> in Hamilton, Ontario for helping get one into my hands.</p>
<p>Stay warm, safe, and sane everyone! And... if you're a Canada Goose flying south, do take care!</p>
<p> #kendunnmusic #trespassmusic #boucherguitars #theacousticroom #canadagoose</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6757406
2021-09-25T14:18:14-04:00
2021-09-25T14:18:14-04:00
NEW VIDEO: THE GREAT UNKNOWN (Live @ Home)
<p>Continuing along with my archive series, here is the title tune from my 2016 album "The Great Unknown". This song, subtitled "Ballad of the Unknown Folk Singer", was inspired by some of my lonelier times on the road -those times when I would take the stage only to find one or two souls in the audience, or a last minute cancellation after travelling for hours through a snow storm... well, you get the picture. But, as Garnet Rogers told me once, "never complain about being able to do what you love". And so, this song is really a celebration and is indeed filled with immense gratitude. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel, comment, like, unlike, etc. In addition, you can send me a tip at https://kendunnmusic.com/tip-jars/4017 to feed my soul. Love, peace, and happy listening! Words and Music © 2016 Ken Dunn (SOCAN, ASCAP) #kendunnmusic #trespassmusic #thegreatunknown #folkmusic</p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6719247
2021-08-17T10:05:13-04:00
2021-08-17T10:08:30-04:00
NEW VIDEO: STAY BY MY SIDE
<p>Continuing my archive series on YouTube, here is another tune for your enjoyment. This one was originally recorded on my 2016 album "The Great Unknown". Ostensibly about homelessness, it is more generally about the need for us all to stay by each other's side, especially in times of darkness.</p>
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<p>For those who might like to follow along, here are the lyrics:</p>
<p>STAY BY MY SIDE Words and music by Ken Dunn © 2016 </p>
<p>An old man in the dawn, just a running from the wild dogs </p>
<p>In the mist of Marrakesh, you thank your <a contents="Djellaba" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba" target="_blank">Djellaba</a> for your flesh </p>
<p>CHORUS: Stay by my side, won’t you stay by my side ? (x4)</p>
<p>An old woman all alone, with a shopping cart - her own </p>
<p>She’s the mother of the street, not someone that you wanna meet </p>
<p>CHORUS </p>
<p>Put a twenty in the ladies jar, slipped away into my car </p>
<p>Texting on my new iPhone, hashtag honey I’m a coming home </p>
<p>CHORUS </p>
<p>Passing by that electric gate, where my cottage awaits </p>
<p>It’s just another day, before the people have their say </p>
<p>CHORUS </p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6711055
2021-08-09T09:40:01-04:00
2021-08-09T09:40:01-04:00
NEW VIDEO: COME BACK JONI!
<p>It's been a while since I posted a new video, so here's hoping you enjoy this one! I finally got some semblance of a studio set up in our new home near Owen Sound, Ontario. Pretty basic, but great for doing 'live' recordings. </p>
<p>I wrote "Come Back Joni" in honour of Joni Mitchell, as well as the ancestral peoples of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. It was written in B.C. during a particularly bad fire season, not far from Joni's long time Canadian home near Half Moon Bay. Her spirit is embedded in the land and peoples of this region. </p>
<p>"Come Back Joni" is available on my last album "Ashes in the Morning" and features Mark Mariash on drums and percussion, Randy Martin on bass, Anna Green on harmony and backing vocals, Ben Grossman on hurdy gurdy, and Tyler Beckett on fiddle.</p>
<p>Stay safe and be kind everyone!</p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6488456
2020-11-30T11:24:46-05:00
2020-11-30T11:26:45-05:00
FOLK DIRECTIONS MINI-SERIES EPISODE 1
<p><span class="font_large">Many thanks to Gerry Goodfriend, host of Folk Directions at CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal (every Thursday morning 9-11 am ET on CKUT and the web) for these three archived shows from May 2020. This first episode from May 7 features music by Gretchen Peters, Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrup, Rose Cousins, Stan Rogers, Pharis & Jason Romero, along with yours truly, and many others.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ek7xja6smbvb1zn/May07FolkDirections.mp3?dl=0" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/22434a9399d28fc2d3f2886015a40d957f227592/original/screen-shot-2020-11-27-at-14-16-58.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6468440
2020-11-02T10:13:27-05:00
2020-11-02T10:13:27-05:00
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SERIES
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<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/b5718e18fd2edf6a051e8a32492f531158164212/original/folk-music-notebook.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Tune in this Thursday, November 5 at noon ET. I will be featured on Ron Olesko's "Artist in Residence" series on Folk Music Notebook. There will also be an “encore” broadcast at 6pm ET and again at midnight and 6am ET on Friday morning, November 6. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">TUNE IN HERE: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">https://folkmusicnotebook.com/</span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6446939
2020-10-01T12:08:40-04:00
2020-10-01T12:08:40-04:00
WELCOME TO THE VIDEO ARCHIVE SERIES
<p><span class="font_large">I remain awestruck as this tiny microbe continues to transform civilization as we know it. Here in the relatively safe confines of my home studio, music continues to nourish my aching soul and keep the flame of hope alive. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My intention in creating this new video archive series is to catalogue the songs that I have written over the past several decades in live, intimate, solo performances. I hope you find some worthwhile connection in these creations. Love and peace to you all!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">First up is the first song on my most recent album "Ashes in the Morning"... It's called "King High Tide"...</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MUOv7DZufR4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/MUOv7DZufR4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MUOv7DZufR4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6406615
2020-08-10T16:29:26-04:00
2020-08-10T16:29:26-04:00
NOTES FROM THE GARDEN
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">I hope this finds you all, my dear friends and fans, safe and sound as we continue to navigate these difficult waters together. Anna, Louie, and I have moved back to Ontario and settled into homesteading, missing our life in B.C. but grateful for the opportunity to be closer to our families, and enjoying the comfort of our home province.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Given the cancellation of all touring, and the decided lack of work in general, I am spending my days with loved ones and re-acquainting myself with the art of organic gardening. Growing our own food has been a meditative experience, nurturing not only body, but soul as well. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://staticdive.com/2020/08/09/ken-dunn-ashes-in-the-morning/?fbclid=IwAR0HREAcszhEQFmvtNAeG80WFKpC-2hdHUVFsWDPvAhvdnc7zs98VP97lGo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/0f1150a8d12c7b8dfa4a219d12cfb17b89dce199/original/screen-shot-2020-08-10-at-4-28-01-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">I am forever grateful for the wonderful reception that <a contents="Ashes in the Morning" data-link-label="Ashes in the Morning" data-link-type="page" href="/ashes-in-the-morning" target="_blank"><strong>Ashes in the Morning</strong></a> has received since its debut in May. To everyone who has purchased a copy, tuned in via streaming or radio, to the DJs who have kept me in their playlists and on the charts, and to the reviewers who have introduced me to their audiences - Thank You !! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Respite from the road has inspired a flow of musical creation and a renewed appreciation for the impact that this gift called music has had on my life. I am also embracing this opportunity to learn about, and nurture community via the online world more. </span><span class="font_large">As a result, I've been working on a new video series which I will share with you in the coming months. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Once again, thank you for your continued support. It is appreciated more than you might imagine. Best wishes for your continued health, safety, and happiness. Redemption is just beyond the hairpin turn ahead.</span></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6365406
2020-06-24T19:59:43-04:00
2020-06-24T20:00:39-04:00
HAPPY AT HOME!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3">Here's hoping everyone is safe and sound out there! I sure do miss performing live, but I'm so grateful for the response "Ashes in the Morning" has been getting on the airwaves! Many thanks to everyone who has purchased the album, live streamed on iTunes or Spotify, and all the supportive Folk DJs out there! <strong><a contents='Check out "Ashes in the Morning" here' data-link-label="Ashes in the Morning" data-link-type="page" href="/ashes-in-the-morning" target="_blank">Check out "Ashes in the Morning" here</a></strong></font></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/2be0f95508d8776df2a44548d51246c46edc09c2/original/104599382-10158328836583685-8185758422099521594-o.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6319894
2020-05-17T09:41:03-04:00
2020-05-17T09:41:03-04:00
2020-2021 U.S. TOUR CANCELLED !!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/008a37f92d9704402b0862a35450f16c2072a645/original/screenshot-2020-05-17-09-39-57.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />At present, the Canada-U.S. border remains closed to non-essential traffic (including us poor musicians)! Unfortunately, given the circumstances, I will not be able to secure my U.S. work visa for 2020-2021. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">It is therefore with a heavy heart that I must cancel my upcoming 2020-2021 U.S. tour in support of my new album "Ashes in the Morning". </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">On the plus side, I am looking forward to producing an online concert series over the next year, and have a number of radio shows lined up.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Let us all hope for a brighter future with the joy of live music ringing in our ears, and hugs all round! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Peace, Love, and Music, Ken </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6316652
2020-05-14T15:49:30-04:00
2020-05-14T16:22:33-04:00
EARLY REVIEWS FOR ASHES IN THE MORNING
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">In these challenging times, when we are all feeling so isolated, I am thankful for the music which keeps us together! It's wonderful to know that people are still listening to music and I am grateful to those that have taken the time, and made the effort to review "Ashes in the Morning".... Peace, Love, and Music Always !!</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/1a22c7fffbee1012a28fff008e01379680b86dc2/original/ashes-rectangular.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em>‘Ashes In The Morning’ is a phenomenal album with glowing notes and deserves the highest recognition among the music community.</em> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">- Jimmy Rae, <a contents="Skope Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://skopemag.com/2020/05/09/ken-dunn-releases-ashes-in-the-morning" target="_blank">Skope Magazine</a>, USA </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em>"This is quite a sincere effort by an engaging troubadour." </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">- John Apice, <a contents="Americana Highways" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://americanahighways.org/2020/05/02/review-ken-dunn-ashes-in-the-morning-is-a-sincere-effort-by-an-engaging-troubadour/?fbclid=IwAR22RqsZLKvrOKvwxtxAagQL9dd_9yNpWl3qhERkP2q7MOUIhzxnqhXb3eQ" target="_blank">Americana Highways</a> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em>"A very inspiring album" </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">- Remo Ricaldone,<a contents=" Planet Country" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.planetcountry.it/ken-dunn-ashes-in-the-morning/?fbclid=IwAR3RqJqkH-fsm_vbXm9mDMfbi89PyU1RXPDl1NGJg3iTmI08DzH4oteXqyg" target="_blank"> Planet Country</a>, Italy </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em>"A stentorian voiced folkie…finding strength through speaking truth" </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">- Chris Spectre, Midwest Record Review, USA</span></p>
<p> </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6309573
2020-05-08T18:22:02-04:00
2020-05-08T18:22:56-04:00
BLUES AND ROOTS RADIO
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/bbea8e050835013d628804f15bdea6d00705a84a/original/screenshot-2020-05-06-16-36-58.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I must say I'm honoured "Ashes in the Morning" is being featured as Album of the Week, beginning May 8, 2020 on <a contents="Blues and Roots Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/album-of-the-week" target="_blank">Blues and Roots Radio</a>. Check it out if you're in need of a little Covid relief... Stay safe, healthy, and happy folks 🎶💕☮ </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6301298
2020-05-01T11:30:40-04:00
2020-05-08T16:53:26-04:00
ASHES IN THE MORNING GOES LIVE
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2020/05/01/ken-dunns-new-album-goes-to-radio-today/?fbclid=IwAR2Omx68_J1pa6DO_vqlhQF1uFU8-c8nD_rTqGSOxOjZv-UYvZe1Aiahejk#" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/22ad3a510fdbb5bef208acae7717c578fe1ccbde/original/screenshot-2020-05-01-11-28-39.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>I am thrilled to announce the release of my new album "Ashes in the Morning" by Trespass Music today, May 1, 2020. </font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">It is also available on most streaming services such as <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2GtQZKo8bl65j5VNVm9MhW?si=zR6dFhi6SwWMnYLQms4s4w" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and Apple Music, and most major online retailers. </font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">And of course, if you would like a physical copy, I'd love for you to order a signed CD or Vinyl LP <a contents="directly from me" data-link-label="Ashes in the Morning" data-link-type="page" href="/ashes-in-the-morning" target="_blank">directly from me</a>!</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">I feel very passionate about this record, which I view as a clarion call to embrace love, compassion, hope, gratitude, and non-violent activism as positive change agents in this unprecedented and challenging era of pandemics, climate change, species loss, and upheaval on so many levels.</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">I hope this music serves to inspire positive change both within ourselves and the fragile world we share 🎶💕</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"> </font></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6284221
2020-04-16T11:20:25-04:00
2020-05-08T16:53:12-04:00
ASHES IN THE MORNING
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: 1.4em; color: rgb(192, 57, 43);"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/1a22c7fffbee1012a28fff008e01379680b86dc2/original/ashes-rectangular.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Dear Friends, </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>As mentioned in my previous blog post, I believe that despite the suffering and loss we are currently experiencing, there is an unprecedented opportunity to heal and forge positive new beginnings. </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Toward this end I have created an album of music that embraces love, compassion, hope, gratitude, and non-violent activism as change agents in this challenging era of pandemics, climate change, species loss, and upheaval on so many levels. I hope the music contained herein serves to inspire positive change both within ourselves and the fragile world we share. </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>"Ashes in the Morning” is my 9th album in the past 25 years and it will be released by Trespass Music on May 1. </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Although the album will be available on all digital platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music, I would appreciate pre-orders directly from my <a contents="Crowdfunding Page" data-link-label="Crowdfunding" data-link-type="page" href="/crowdfunding" target="_blank">Crowdfunding Page</a> to help offset production costs. </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>My very best wishes to you all. Please stay safe and keep your hearts open! </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6280247
2020-04-12T12:21:55-04:00
2020-04-12T12:23:00-04:00
A NEW BEGINNING
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/4b8671aae60bc62b5671142e48ea853915e0102a/original/newshot.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />I hope this post finds you safe, healthy, and sane wherever you may be. As we struggle to find meaning in these difficult times, let us keep our hearts open, and our hopes alive. Despite the suffering and loss, I believe we now have an opportunity to forge a positive new beginning. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Perhaps the dawning of a new age, a kinder, gentler, and more compassionate relationship with our selves, our fellow human beings, our fellow creatures, and Mother Earth is at hand. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Like my fellow musicians, the gig cancellations continue to roll in, and I find myself struggling for ways to remain connected to you - my dear friends and fans. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Thankfully, the veritable explosion of online performances is testimony to our ability as performers and audiences alike to thrive as a musical community. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sadly, venues that present live music have few options, with an already dwindling number of folk and roots presenters facing further pressure and risk of closing. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I hope to help by performing an online concert for each cancelled show, with proceeds of ticket sales shared with each venue that had to cancel. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I am still working out the logistical details, but hope to have those worked out soon. Thank you for your kind attention and continued support. Stay safe and stay kind. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Love, Peace, and Music Always, Ken</p>
<p> </p>
4:54
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6260308
2020-03-24T12:46:06-04:00
2020-03-24T12:55:01-04:00
COVID-19 UPDATE
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy in this unprecedented era of social distancing and self-isolation. Thank you for doing your part to reduce the impact of the virus by staying home if you can. And for those who cannot, to those providing essential services, risking themselves daily to keep us safe and supplied with the necessities of life, thank you! To those who must venture forth out of economic necessity, to the marginalized and homeless, to all who have no other choice, my heart goes out to you as well. Let us find compassion in our hearts to help each other in these difficult times.</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/012131fce9ef1bfcf3074326a11e47316c284f98/original/harrychapin.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />After what will likely be our last show for some time, the 8th annual benefit concert for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Anna and I drove 24 hours over three days and crossed into Canada at Niagara Falls and are now in self-isolation in Hamilton, Ontario.</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/1e258264047fe5d83c83345a197554c71c10e4ec/original/ashes.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Shortly after our arrival, I was greeted by the delivery of my new CD, "Ashes in the Morning", my 9th in the past 25 years. Ironic timing for sure, as the scheduled release date of May 1 is, like everything else, uncertain. Also in the mail was approval of the U.S. Work Visa for what was to be my upcoming American tour in support of the album release. </font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><font size="3">Unfortunate timing for sure, but I know I am one of the lucky ones. I am using this time to cultivate gratitude in my daily yoga and meditation practice. I have someone to love, not to mention a dog to keep me grounded. I am updating my website, changing guitar strings, learning new chords, and writing songs. I will be performing online concerts to share the joy of music with you when I can.</font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><font size="3">And, if you would like to hear some fresh new music celebrating </font></span><span class="font_large">love, compassion, hope, gratitude, and non-violent activism as positive change agents in this unprecedented and challenging era... then checkout my <a contents="Crowdfunding Page" data-link-label="Crowdfunding" data-link-type="page" href="/crowdfunding" target="_blank">Crowdfunding Page</a> to advance order "Ashes in the Morning" </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6237315
2020-03-04T15:40:30-05:00
2020-03-04T15:40:30-05:00
FOLK ROOTS RADIO INTERVIEW AND LIVE PERFORMANCE
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/25ce4a86962d16a126a98ea8dfaf0d6dab94b6fd/original/screen-shot-2020-03-04-at-3-39-10-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">It was great to be back in the studio with Jan Hall at Folk Roots Radio for this interview and live performance featuring a number of new releases from other performers as well. Check out the show here!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="FOLK ROOTS RADIO WITH JAN HALL, EPISODE #495 FEATURING KEN DUNN" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-495-feat-ken-dunn-more-new-releases/" target="_blank">FOLK ROOTS RADIO WITH JAN HALL, EPISODE #495 FEATURING KEN DUNN</a> </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6055240
2020-01-01T15:31:37-05:00
2020-01-01T15:31:37-05:00
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/6b9ab5a233cab00843f31c1148188aab74a63600/original/ken-anna.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong><span class="font_regular">Happy New Year everyone! As we enter a new decade, push the proverbial reset button, and formulate our resolutions, I remain hopeful that a better world is unfolding! </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Undoubtedly, 2019 was a year filled with angst and crises too numerous to fully comprehend. And, despite our fervent desire for a quick fix, we know the clock striking twelve midnight is not going to make it all go away. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Whatever Bogeyman haunts your particular version of reality, whether that be the climate crisis, the prospect of nuclear war, or your own personal struggles with mortality, let us all take comfort in the fact that we are stronger together as a community. Indeed, resolving our differences as a species, and learning to treat all life on this planet with respect is our only hope, if are to survive. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Musically, it has been a wild roller coaster of a year with the release of my 8th album, "Live in L.A." and tours both far and wide. Taking a very personal, musical message of love, peace, social justice, and environmental responsibility across the continent can be a risky business on many fronts. Vulnerability and isolation alternate with exhilaration and the formation of powerful connections. Acceptance and rejection become yin and yang, a catalyst for letting go and cultivating gratitude. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">And so with a new year, and hopefully a new age dawning, this old folksinger will continue down the road, sometimes crawling, sometimes dancing, either solo or happily accompanied by my love and musical partner Anna, and our furry little friend, Louie. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on this quest, including family, friends, fans, DJ's, and venues. It really does take a village! Special thanks to 'my team' - Michelle Fortier, Larry Ahearn and Trespass Music. I look forward to our continuing journey together. Love, peace, and music always!</span></strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/6025954
2019-12-17T08:54:06-05:00
2020-03-23T13:07:23-04:00
A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS STORY
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Not your usual Christmas story, but my heart goes out to all who are suffering this season...</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>I am back in Hamilton, Ontario for Christmas, and reminded of the role that this city played in the eradication of "The Great White Plague" of Tuberculosis. The Cross of Lorraine, although saddled with a long, and at times controversial history has been the symbol of the Canadian and American Lung Associations and their Christmas Seal Campaigns to fund research into prevention and treatment of TB for over a century. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Although largely under control in this country, TB still kills a million people around the globe. The Canadian (and American) Lung Associations continue to fund research into lung disease, and the Christmas Seal Campaign continues today. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>I wrote "Cross of Lorraine" to honour the patients and staff of Chedoke Continuing Care Centre, where I worked as a psychologist for over a decade. During my tenure, the hospital was a long term rehabilitation centre for adults with a wide range of neurological disorders. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Although now gone, "The Brow", as it was known, had been the largest TB Sanitarium in what was then the British Empire when built at the turn of the 20th century.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><strong><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YDOeHZZVKOw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/YDOeHZZVKOw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YDOeHZZVKOw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>CROSS OF LORRAINE (Words and Music © Ken Dunn, 2000)</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>High above Dundas Valley she stands </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Our lady of the mountain, watching over this land </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>See her red light shining on the valley below </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hear the wings of an angel that nobody knows </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>A friend to the soldiers in the medical wars </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>The children, the Innu, the people next door </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>See her red light shining from the valley below </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hear the wings of an angel that nobody knows </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>It’s a crying shame ya ya ya </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>It’s a crying shame, this white plague </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>But she’s a Cross of Lorraine, a Cross of Lorraine </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>And you know that she never forgets a tear </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>That face in the lamplight through the years </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>See her red light shining on the valley below </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hear the wings of an angel that nobody knows</strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>It’s a crying shame ya ya ya </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>It’s a crying shame, this white plague </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>But she’s a Cross of Lorraine, a Cross of Lorraine </strong></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5961677
2019-11-15T12:05:02-05:00
2019-12-31T14:14:56-05:00
THANK YOU NERFA!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Many thanks to the folks at NERFA (North East Regional Folk Alliance) for an amazing 25th Anniversary Conference in Stamford, Connecticut. Thank you also to the Skyland Songwriters Guild, Trespass Music, The Legendary Godfrey Daniels, Access Film Music, and Acoustic Music Scene's O Canada for the showcase opportunities. Not only was it wonderful performing, but I came away so inspired by the amazing music, workshops, and community building opportunities. See you all next year!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/ef84e931e6d5d9dae962565083a0cb651be01865/original/img-4667.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span><span class="font_large"><Performing in the Godfrey Daniels Showcase </span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/22cecf53c65e73009bd75e17c06c5669e7204ed8/original/img-8755.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> <span class="font_large">Noel Paul Stookey (from Peter, Paul, and Mary)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"> </font><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/21b2120b9021693f97b266d4b14ad275be811fd3/original/ocanada2.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><font size="3">Acoustic Music Scene's O Canada Showcase</font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/f90ac9102d48e2d866cef45b0385ae26cb8e2bbc/original/screen-shot-2019-11-15-at-9-05-10-am.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Meeting up with friends (Piper and Carson, Madeleine Roger, and Alice Hasen)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="font_large">In the Godfrey Daniels Room with Benjamin Dakota Rogers ></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/43294776074f96d202e46413dbf41a02767c4caf/original/img-6136.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/98d87e59a78197af7c90e710fd95e5c27edbabe0/original/img-8750.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> <font size="3">With Benjamin Dakota Rogers</font></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5940775
2019-10-27T18:58:29-04:00
2019-12-31T14:15:18-05:00
NERFA BOUND!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/a67d7b30a7cbd4560b5e58f799bfe55a60b9f61b/original/74651324-1664171260385995-8289865082662289408-o.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>In a few short weeks I'll be heading down the highway once again, this time bound for Stamford, Connecticut and the annual conference of the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA)! Last year was my first NERFA, and it was an absolutely fabulous experience! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>I made so many new friends, and caught up with some I had not seen in years! The opportunity to perform showcases for those in the music industry was an added bonus, not to mention the work obtained as a result.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>This year I'll be performing four showcases, many of which run into the wee hours of the morning. So... I'm warming up my fingers, vocal chords, and resolve... doing my yoga, working on stress management and catching up on sleep in anticipation... wish me luck!</strong></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5927858
2019-10-15T20:29:22-04:00
2019-12-31T14:15:35-05:00
FALLING FOR YOU !!
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>As surely as we spring into Spring, we must fall into Fall. Time once again to leave the sweet summer festivals behind, don the woolies, prepare for conference showcasing, write, record, and plan for upcoming tours! Ah, the good fortune and soulful chaos that is the folksinger's lot in this age of uncertainty and anxiety. Thank you for keeping me company on this convoluted healing journey. Peace, Love, and Music Always!</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/d9d5aeec5749573e72a6be06447247242ebaf089/original/img-7529.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Performing in Graham Lindsey's Trad Head Showcase @ Folk Music Ontario, September 2019</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/77e3f07a9410d9cc32d815358fcd0611f8d5a72c/original/img-7505.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span><strong><span class="font_large">With the Recreation Therapy Staff @ Brampton Civic Hospital</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">after Folk Music Ontario's Artbeat Concert</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/df6cbc6f81615b5be2f0d6ef966455540e931a7c/original/img-7473.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></strong><span class="font_large"><strong>With Anna and Mark Lowe at the Whitevale Porchfest</strong></span></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5874239
2019-08-29T13:02:55-04:00
2019-12-31T14:15:50-05:00
SUMMERTIME ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>The only downside of summer is (like all good things) it must end ! However, the memories will remain for a long time to come. It was a summer full of love, life, and music here on B.C.'s beautiful Sunshine Coast, which is blessed with a wealth of not only natural beauty, but a vibrant and progressive arts community. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>From Music in the Landing to the Rogue Arts Festival, to Persephone and the Gumboot, it was my honour and pleasure to perform both solo, and with my amazingly talented partner Anna Green!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>As we head into fall, and the road beckons once again, I look forward to a number of concerts and festivals in Ontario, as well as showcasing at Folk Music Ontario's annual conference at the end of September. Many blessings to you all, and thanks for your amazing support. I hope our paths cross and that your hearts and souls are filled with the healing power of love and music!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Special thanks to Anna Green, Verna Chan, Arwen MacDoogooder, Karen Jeevious, Roo Miller-Petit, and Chiara LaQuinta.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/454196a4b09caaa71132c73263e73d2bac21074f/original/screen-shot-2019-08-29-at-8-58-25-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>@ ROGUE ARTS FESTIVAL, Wilson Creek, BC</strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/ff888e64f0cf1887bc338ecb269dc3032ce416e0/original/screen-shot-2019-08-29-at-8-58-44-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">@ Persephone Brew House, Gibsons, BC</span></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/6e10657b907a1c50a90f8bcf34082a8800db6ec6/original/screen-shot-2019-08-29-at-9-00-19-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>@ MUSIC IN THE LANDING, Gibsons Landing, BC</strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5783491
2019-06-07T12:12:45-04:00
2019-12-31T14:16:11-05:00
SPRING HAS SPRUNG !!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/27c643219cf4b868e43453dd935384c1c001bb72/original/61786238-10156185082456937-8158151277646184448-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hi Folks! It's great to be back home on B.C.'s beautiful Sunshine Coast after a wonderful 'Spring Into Summer' Tour in Ontario! Time to charge the creative batteries, write, record, and rest! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Many thanks to everyone who helped make this tour such an inspiring success, including my intrepid partner Anna Green, my publicist, Michelle Fortier, Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio, Dale Butler in Leamington, Jim Marino at CFMU Hamilton, Martha Renaud at Windsor Folk, David Moss-Cornett of Mossy Gatherings, Owen Sound, MaryJane McCrae in Thornbury, and Gillian Nicola at the Painted Lady in Toronto. Many thanks to the wonderful performers I had the chance to share the stage with including Anna Green, Francine Honey, Cyril Robson, Keats Conlon, Moonfruits, Piper and Carson, Gathering Sparks, Jo Wallfisch, Mike Kerr, Same Latitude As Rome, David McEathron, John Prince, and so many others! Sorry if I missed anyone! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Finally, I would thank all the volunteers, the venue owners and staff, and of course, the audience members who continue to support live music. Love, peace, and music forever !! </strong></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5764235
2019-05-22T14:44:03-04:00
2019-05-22T17:59:22-04:00
TREADING WATER ON THE CHARTS
<p><strong><span class="font_large">I love it when all that hard work pays off and the music actually gets out to the people to do its healing work! Thank you Folk DJs everywhere who keep music alive. Makes up for all those long, dark, lonely times singing to your dog. Although he seems to appreciate it.</span></strong></p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/75db79ec75041538a815b128b0c2c11c68b798e2/original/60781352-10157185224813685-1372997144977342464-o.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5750168
2019-05-10T15:02:49-04:00
2019-05-10T15:02:49-04:00
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/6134a360b00fd510774e3c0fd1fa6e5b350044a0/original/59585099-1510839975719125-652264395342086144-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">Well, the Vancouver Island Tour is just a cherished memory now. Anna, Louie, and I had a wonderful time touring the island in our new camper van and playing shows in Courtenay, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Tofino, Duncan, and Victoria ! </span></strong></p>
<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Upon our return to the Sunshine Coast, I had a chance to play a couple of shows, including a tribute to Pete Seeger, in honour of the 100th anniversary of his birth! I was thrilled to perform one of my very favourite tunes of his- "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" with a chorus of about 50 voices from the Beachcombers Ukulele Group Singers!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">After a few days rest, and some serious paddling lakes in the Pender Harbour area, we are packing our things for an upcoming Ontario tour which kicks off in Windsor on May 17. Looking forward to returning to the city where I was born and raised…and seeing family and friends! Maybe even see some of you there!</span></strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5689631
2019-03-22T15:55:14-04:00
2019-03-22T15:55:14-04:00
VANCOUVER ISLAND TOUR !!
<p><span class="font_large">I am looking forward to my upcoming <a contents="Vancouver Island Tour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mailchi.mp/fea6cb06518f/ken-dunn-touring-vancouver-island-bc-ontario-in-support-of-new-album-live-in-la" target="_blank">Vancouver Island Tour</a> from April 17 to 27. As a prelude to the tour, I'll be playing in Roberts Creek, on the Sunshine Coast of B.C. with Madeleine Roger and Logan McKillop from Winnipeg, along with my partner Anna Green. Anna will also join me for a few of the Vancouver Island shows, which includes dates in Courtney, Nanaimo, Tofino, Port Alberni, Duncan, and Victoria. And, for the first time, we will be touring in the new camper van with our pooch Louie !! Looking forward to the adventure !!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/fca3edeaa7caf5f44bbc027fea054c86ce90c5f9/original/vanisle2019.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5679705
2019-03-14T00:05:48-04:00
2019-03-14T00:06:43-04:00
THANK YOU FOLK RADIO !!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Sending out a big thank you to all of the Folk Radio DJs who played "Live in LA" which charted #33 on the FOLKDJ-L playlists for February 2019. Compiled and reviewed by Folk Alliance International and based on 13656 plays from 570 playlists from 132 Folk DJs across the globe.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">I am truly honoured and grateful!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/86363f529b55ee71d729895eb4a5f5a090dfbf14/original/53913846-10157029388798685-8087442569627172864-o.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5622297
2019-01-31T20:16:48-05:00
2019-01-31T20:18:40-05:00
LIVE IN L.A. RELEASED TO RADIO
<p><span class="font_xl">I am thrilled to announce the radio release of my new album "LIVE IN L.A." by Trespass Music for all to enjoy !! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/a102c8a7ce55a3473757f02d8a0a09d3e2e3dd96/original/ken-dunn-album-release.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="R90kKq4VKVg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/R90kKq4VKVg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R90kKq4VKVg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5595021
2019-01-14T12:51:59-05:00
2019-01-27T20:09:16-05:00
NEW SINGLE RELEASE! PRECIOUS LIFE - LIVE IN L.A.
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">I am thrilled to announce the January 14, 2019 release of my new single, <strong>Precious Life </strong>to radio worldwide by <strong>Trespass Music. </strong>The single is from my new album <strong>Live in L.A. </strong>which will also be released by <strong>Trespass Music</strong> on February 1. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Many thanks to Paul Kulak, Aggie Nichols, Louissin Burns, and Dylan Gershon at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood, California. Thanks also to Anna Green and Libby Hunter for photography, to Sandy Jacobson at Backstage: Los Angeles on LA Talk Radio and Hilary Mandel at LA Family Housing for their support, to Nick Austin at Indie Pool, Toronto, and of course to Michelle Fortier and Larry Ahearn at Trespass Music. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Q6Z_lwDVoUM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Q6Z_lwDVoUM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q6Z_lwDVoUM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/4be333bbe91aa9646c6859af9f132e0ff0b623ac/original/ken-dunn-single-release.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5529547
2018-11-27T16:06:38-05:00
2019-01-14T12:55:45-05:00
LIVE IN L.A.
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><font size="3">One of the highlights on my 2018 U.S. West Coast Tour thus far has been the opportunity to play a benefit concert for LA Family Housing at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood on November 21. LA Family Housing assists individuals experiencing homelessness. Please <a contents="visit their website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lafh.org/" target="_blank">visit their website</a> for more information and opportunities to help. </font></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><font size="3">I would like to thank Paul Kulak, Aggie Nichols, Louissin Burns, and Dylan Gerson for their assistance. </font></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><font size="3">Thanks also to Sandy Jacobson and Backstage: Los Angeles on LA Talk Radio for promoting the show. Check out my interview with Sandy <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.latalkradio.com/content/backstage-los-angeles?fbclid=IwAR37o2N94CDSFaukq1epGwvdBFJbvS4lg-f3g-bpAlPm1dqRNi3mNz6MAsQ" target="_blank">here</a></font></strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/6853e883551771cba25e477c25788f4526502ac2/original/live-in-la-front-cover.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5514288
2018-11-14T21:34:08-05:00
2018-11-14T21:38:15-05:00
DAVID AMRAM AT 88
<p style="text-align: justify;">It was a great honour to celebrate David Amram's upcoming 88th birthday at NERFA 2018 (North Eastern Regional Folk Alliance) in Stamford, Connecticut.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David Amram has been described as "the Renaissance man of American music." He has composed over 100 orchestral and chamber works, written two operas, and many scores for theatre and films. He has collaborated with such notables as Leonard Bernstein, Dizzy Gillespie, Dustin Hoffman, Charlie Mingus, Elia Kazan, Odetta, Jack Kerouac, Betty Carter and Tito Puente.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Not everyday someone refers to me as a young man, Cheers, David!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/bb39129aafd80824bbbb59b35f6dde770677d2cd/original/img-5976.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5498627
2018-11-03T19:50:08-04:00
2018-11-03T19:50:08-04:00
NEW VIDEO: FORSAKEN BY THESE BLUES
<p><span class="font_large">This track , "<strong>Forsaken By These Blues</strong>" is from my 2015 album, "<a contents="The Great Unknown" data-link-label="The Great Unknown" data-link-type="page" href="/the-great-unknown" target="_blank">The Great Unknown</a>" with <a contents="Gypsy Starfish" data-link-label="Gypsy Starfish" data-link-type="page" href="/gypsy-starfish" target="_blank">Gypsy Starfish</a>. I had fun putting this together from <a contents="Creative Commons" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://creativecommons.org" target="_blank">Creative Commons</a> licensed video clips.</span> </p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="rqUc9wddkX0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/rqUc9wddkX0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rqUc9wddkX0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5477035
2018-10-19T13:25:36-04:00
2019-01-09T13:13:41-05:00
#FARWESTCONNECTS
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Just back from my first FAR-West (Folk Alliance International's Western Region) Conference in Los Angeles. Their catchphrase is #farwestconnects, and the weekend certainly lived up to that. From the get go, I was made to feel welcome, and included in this wonderful musical community. Being awarded five late night showcases meant performing until the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully, I had no trouble sleeping 'til noon!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The opportunity to perform before audiences comprised of booking agents, venues, media, etc. was definitely a big part of the conference. However, FAR-West was much more than that to me. I was quite simply blown away by the incredible musical talent being presented. One of the highlights was a chance to meet and hear one of my early folk music inspirations, Eric Andersen! At 75, he is as inspiring, relevant, and soulful as ever. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>But, in the end, it was the relationships that I began building with fellow members of this folk community that I will treasure for years to come. #farwestconnects indeed!</strong></p>
<p> <strong>With Eric Andersen</strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/de730c98f862be4cea6391b5d940a8054b11c5b3/original/eric-and-ken.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_none border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/7e6922ca1bc16e7e9d416f802cee2a918ede6131/original/20181011-225049.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Playing at Canada Cabin</strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/a935154b26878b106db1e36c43ebf135f999e6fe/original/img-5751.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_none border_" /><strong>Eric & Sari Andersen with Scarlett Rivera</strong></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5461727
2018-10-09T14:07:34-04:00
2018-10-09T14:07:34-04:00
COUNTDOWN TO LOS ANGELES
<p><span class="font_large">I am thrilled to be returning to Los Angeles this Thursday, October 11 to perform five showcases at the 2018 FAR-West, Folk Alliance International's western region conference! Looking forward to connecting with old friends and new, and debuting some new songs, including "Pot of Gold"!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="QP6uPhRbiNk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/QP6uPhRbiNk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QP6uPhRbiNk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5381598
2018-08-09T20:41:35-04:00
2018-08-09T20:41:35-04:00
JUST US FOLK with JAN VANDERHORST
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/cf51a4ec9f327c7d07d52d2ab5700cfcc8b29e4c/original/just-us-folk.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>This past fall, at the Folk Music Ontario Conference in Toronto, I had the pleasure of sitting down with renowned folk DJ Jan Vanderhorst. Jan is of course host of the wonderful "Just Us Folk" program on CKPC 1380 in Brantford, Ontario.</p>
<p>Jan quickly got to the heart of the matter, with topics ranging from the relevance of folk music in the quest for social justice, the motivation behind my latest CD, "Wondrous Beauty", and the role that my career in psychology played in my songwriting.</p>
<p>And, he managed to spin a couple of tunes from the album as well- "Wondrous Beauty" and "Hold On"... Enjoy !!</p>
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13:25
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5300960
2018-06-17T13:57:34-04:00
2018-06-17T13:57:34-04:00
BACK HOME ON THE B.C. COAST
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/a47f59476974cd30e635fe0a890a6c56e3e566c3/original/img-5411.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Anna and I are back home on the B.C. Coast after a very enjoyable tour of Ontario. Still buzzing with fond memories of our wolf howl finale with Piper and Carson in Hamilton, hanging with Steve Poltz in Grey County, rocking Durham with Our Shotgun Wedding, closing the 10th season of Dale's Coffee House in Leamington, and chilling with Tequila Mockingbird in Collingwood.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/0e75f54f62bedee6e1381f7fcd896369609f8e34/original/img-1278-2.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Time for a wee rest and a house move up the coast to beautiful Garden Bay...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/e5ce2c4da7e1637e3238915387649885911c7005/original/img-5472.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/07a8621b8996a32c65a411f7a36b0959382447fe/original/dales.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5261653
2018-05-28T13:18:22-04:00
2018-05-28T13:19:37-04:00
WE LOVE YOU... ONTARIO!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">We are so thrilled to be back in Ontario, free from the uncertainty that surrounded our travel plans! After performing at Dale's Coffee House in Leamington we drove to Hamilton for the 24th Anniversary Special broadcast of Jim Marino's Freewheeling Folk Show. Listened to the previously taped interview with Jan Vanderhorst at CKPC in Brantford last night before nodding off. We are now taking a few days off for friends and family, and rehearsing for our May 30 concert at Hamilton's Artword Artbar with Piper and Carson. ?☮?</span></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/5d0da62488333d6b98a8c921ee58f1d4c5cede75/original/33623539-1809419652450722-9133372869772836864-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>ENJOYING A LIGHTER MOMENT WITH ANNA AT DALE'S COFFEE HOUSE IN LEAMINGTON</strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5244331
2018-05-19T12:56:39-04:00
2018-05-19T13:38:50-04:00
THE WESTJET WILLING TOUR... FINGERS CROSSED!
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">Well, it's finally coming together- my Spring 2018 Ontario (Mini) Tour with Anna Green! Only one glitch- the possibility of a pilots' strike at Westjet, which would leave us grounded here in B.C. Now, I'm a Union member myself (American Federation of Musicians, Local 1000), so I sure hope this labour dispute gets resolved to everyone's benefit... fingers crossed!</span></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/c00e0a1975ffa85faf5b50c2528feb4dcd1a941f/original/ontario-tour-spring-2018.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5219289
2018-05-05T22:59:46-04:00
2018-08-24T08:01:28-04:00
NICE LOCAL PRESS ?
<p>Sending a big thank you to local arts and culture writer, Anna Nobile for the nice bio! And such a pleasure to perform with CBC Searchlight Winner, Desireé Dawson, and my sweetie, Anna Green... a long way from homeless on the streets of Toronto, and full of gratitude!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/66b610c66b6bf035c30c22a492be469ea74980bf/original/screen-shot-2018-04-28-at-1-46-00-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/76f8e240daefbb8a3f589f82ce919ca021b87284/original/screen-shot-2018-04-28-at-1-46-46-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5134893
2018-03-18T17:07:36-04:00
2018-03-18T17:11:54-04:00
DESIREE DAWSON COMING TO THE SUNSHINE COAST
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/567149de386bfcb32b114e13f0e7e0eae473af6a/original/desiree-show.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I first met Desiree when Anna and I performed in concert with her at the Sunshine Music Festival in Powell River, BC last fall. Blessed with a voice as pure and powerful as it is infused with sensitivity and soul, Desiree accompanies herself beautifully on baritone ukelele. Her songwriting exhibits a maturity and sophistication that belies her youthful demeanour. It is therefore easy to see why she was selected as CBC Searchlight's 2016 Winner over 2,000 contestants across Canada.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>We are pleased to welcome Desiree for her very first performance on the lower Sunshine Coast, and the relaxed and comfortable Gumboot Cafe in Roberts Creek could not be a more fitting venue. As a special bonus, Desiree will be joined by another great young singer-songwriter Jody Okabe, also from Vancouver.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Anna and I will start off this special evening with a set of my original, folk-inspired songs. Of course, the fabulous cuisine and libations which the Gumboot Cafe is known for will be available for purchase.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 (plus service charge) <a contents="ONLINE HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3358526" target="_blank">ONLINE HERE</a>, or for $20 at the door. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Check out the <a contents="CBC Music Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/17740/desiree-dawson-wild-heart-hide-searchlight" target="_blank">CBC Music Website</a> for more info on Desiree.</strong></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5058798
2018-02-02T18:31:15-05:00
2018-02-02T18:41:18-05:00
FROM THE ISLAND TO THE COAST
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/7072860edeb06e4649563e72ee23a6e4a19d40ef/medium/img-5020.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_regular"><strong>Well, it's been a busy and enjoyable start to 2018! Catching my breath back here on the Sunshine Coast after a lovely two week tour of southern Vancouver Island, I am left amazed and inspired by the folk scene there! Promoting my first Victoria concert, I visited a number of folk clubs, playing open stages, and listening to some fabulous music, all the while making new friends and fans along the way.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>In addition, Anna and I spent several hours fine tuning the setlist, and rehearsing for our joint concert at the funky <a contents="Spiral Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/143241253041075/" target="_blank">Spiral Cafe</a> in West Victoria. Thanks to the support of proprietors <a contents="Joy Kruger" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/joy.kruger" target="_blank">Joy Kruger</a> and <a contents="Mike Raymer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/bigmraymer" target="_blank">Mike Raymer</a>, along with some great promotion by Sharon Hazelwood, host of CFUV Radio's <a contents='"Sunshine Breakfast"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cfuv.uvic.ca/cms/?show=sunshine-breakfast" target="_blank">"Sunshine Breakfast"</a>, we were able to pull together a wonderful audience on an evening sprinkled with fabulous musical events across the city, not to mention Bruce Cockburn! (Darn it, missed my hero again!) </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>And so, it's back to work on the new album, and prepare for our next show on February 15 here in our home town of Gibsons. We will be performing a two hour concert from 2-4pm at the Zocalo location of the One Flower One Leaf Gallery's <a contents="Sensuality Art Exhibition" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/WOWArtGallery/" target="_blank">Sensuality Art Exhibition</a>. The theme? Romance, of course! A Valentine's Day after party, if you will. Hope to see all you lovers and Beachcombers out there!</strong></span><font size="3"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/726f3b1ecad5a096bc439cb7d8ebfaa055f36003/medium/27479312-10155979039972317-777199182-o.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></font></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5015699
2018-01-09T21:52:25-05:00
2018-01-10T12:28:00-05:00
IN GOOD COMPANY
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/795495ce8fb2ac0a9608ba723cf72a915664ca27/medium/wondrous-beauty-cd-cover.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I am thrilled to report that my new album <strong>"Wondrous Beauty"</strong> has been listed as one of the top Canadian folk albums of 2017, sharing the #44 spot with <strong>Amelia Curran's</strong> “Watershed", <strong>Oh Susanna's</strong> "A Girl In Teen City”, "Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams” by<strong> Corin Raymond</strong>,<strong> Jayme Stone's</strong> Lomax Project, and "The Newpart” by <strong>April Verch</strong>. Good company, indeed!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many thanks to <strong>Richard Gillman</strong> for tirelessly compiling these reports for Folk DJ-L for so many years. I wish you a very happy and enjoyable retirement. And thanks to <strong>Vic Bell</strong> for continuing the hard work. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, thank you to all of the Folk DJ's across Canada, the U.S., and abroad for playing the album, and to my wonderful team at <strong>Trespass Music </strong>in both Canada (<strong>Michelle Fortier</strong>) and the U.S. (<strong>Larry Ahearn</strong>).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, none of this would have been possible without my bandmates, <strong>Anna Green</strong>, <strong>Tyler Beckett</strong>, <strong>Randy Martin</strong>, <strong>Mark Mariash</strong>, <strong>Ben Grossman</strong>, and <strong>Jacob McCauley</strong>. And to recording engineers <strong>Randy Martin</strong>, <strong>Sacha Fassaert</strong>, and <strong>Ron Chilton</strong>. And to the wonderful photography of <strong>Libby Hunter</strong>, which certainly had a role to play. </p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/5002071
2018-01-01T17:05:07-05:00
2018-01-09T21:23:55-05:00
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
<p>Happy New Year to one and all !! Here's hoping your 2018 is filled with Wondrous Beauty !!</p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4980762
2017-12-16T13:37:22-05:00
2020-03-04T17:45:53-05:00
THE BREATH OF CHRISTMAS
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/52df1e2a8be97f6616bafeb8d3c810da08a1c956/medium/srvr.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large">Give the <em><strong>Breath of Life</strong></em> this Christmas! Help prevent lung disease and support the Canadian Lung Association by making a donation, or <a contents="ordering your 2017 Christmas Seals here!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lung.ca/get-involved/order-your-christmas-seals" target="_blank">ordering your 2017 Christmas Seals here! </a> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3">For almost a century, <a contents="Christmas Seals" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_seal" target="_blank">Christmas Seals</a> have helped fund research on lung disease around the world, with the double-barred <em><strong>Cross of Lorraine</strong></em> a symbol of hope for those afflicted with tuberculosis and other lung diseases.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/c9075d18e52c1167333a0d6d286b82644dc43504/small/612a09970a63b992006aac1deab3e27e-lorraine-seals.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" /></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3">One of the leading research and treatment centers in Canada was <em><strong>Chedoke Hospital</strong></em> in Hamilton, Ontario, where I was privileged to work for nearly two decades. </font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3">During that time, I wrote the song <strong><em>Cross of Lorraine</em></strong> to honour the patients and staff there, and the cross which once shone down so proudly upon Dundas Valley.</font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3">I made a little video of the song, which I hope you will enjoy. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!</font></p>
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Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4905243
2017-10-24T20:51:11-04:00
2017-10-28T19:31:38-04:00
TRADITIONALLY ROOTED POTENT PERFORMANCES WITH FIERY FIDDLE & ACOUSTICS
<p><strong>JOHN APICE AT <span class="font_large"><em>NO DEPRESSION</em></span> MAGAZINE HAS REVIEWED WONDROUS BEAUTY !! HERE'S SOME OF WHAT HE HAD TO SAY:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span class="font_large">"Ken Dunn must have that song catcher soul to have such tradition in his musical mind. This new ten track LP brings you back to earth and cleans out your ears with moments of “Wondrous Beauty” for sure. Dunn’s very John Prine-influenced performance also forays into the stylings of folk-legends like Tom Rush, Tom Paxton, David Ackles and John Hartford. A stew of wonderful notes stirred perfectly, it sneaks into your feet, heart, and soul". </span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><b>CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO CHECK OUT THE FULL REVIEW!</b></font></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nodepression.com/album-review/traditionally-rooted-potent-performances-fiery-fiddle-acoustics" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/d1512120c940fbc4fd338a3b07606ee2037dd6de/original/22728832-1641061065926036-1455009153652197319-n.jpg?1508892637" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4888781
2017-10-12T14:09:19-04:00
2017-10-12T14:18:14-04:00
FOLK ROOTS RADIO WITH JAN HALL: EPISODE 344
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/FolkRootsRadio/episode-344-ken-dunn-interview-more-new-releases/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/9f1251a27c74a7606a8840c9e11152a60e015b00/original/screen-shot-2017-10-12-at-10-57-03-am.png?1507831101" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>British Columbia singer-songwriter Ken Dunn released his seventh album “Wondrous Beauty” earlier this year. Ken joined us in the studio with partner Anna Green for an in-depth discussion about his music and the new album. We’re pleased to bring a portion of that interview to Episode 344 of Folk Roots Radio alongside a look at some of the best of the latest new releases. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Singer-songwriter Ken Dunn’s 2015 album “The Great Unknown” was one of my favourite albums of the year. An exquisite slice of beautifully played thoughtful folk with Ken Dunn’s lovely languid singing voice, it was an absolute pleasure to listen to it. His wonderful new album “Wondrous Beauty,” (his seventh,) is the start of a whole new relationship with his music. 10 new well-crafted Ken Dunn songs – with some really nice harmonies from partner and keyboard player Anna Green, some great fiddle from Tyler Beckett, and a lovely understated production from Ken himself. Ken joined us in the studio with partner Anna Green to chat about the new album. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About the author </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/c11dffb6112b4f5892b55286edfcb0a3735c9f30/medium/janfmo400.jpg?1507832263" class="size_m justify_left border_" />JAN HALL </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Host of Folk Roots Radio, Jan Hall started in Radio in 1993 at WEFT 90.1fm in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. Folk Roots Radio (formerly Royal City Rag) debuted on CFRU 93.3fm in August 2005 before developing into a syndicated radio show. As the host of Folk Roots Radio, Jan focuses on bringing new folk, roots and blues music and the voices of upcoming and independent artists to the airwaves. Jan is also a much sought after stage host and festival emcee.</strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4855564
2017-09-18T18:42:31-04:00
2020-05-08T16:55:35-04:00
RICHIE HAVENS WOODSTOCK GUITAR
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>So, I thought I'd try something different with the blog. Welcome to "Reflections on the Road", a series of stories looking back on my musical journey thus far. No particular chronological order, just stories that come to mind. Hope you enjoy them!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Episode 1: RICHIE HAVENS WOODSTOCK GUITAR</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I first discovered Belize in the mid 90's, and what started as a week's holiday soon developed into a yearly musical sojourn. When I arrived on the island of Ambergris Caye, I was surprised to find a thriving folk and blues music scene populated by the many North American and European "expats" living on the island. I quickly got to know some of the local performers and was able to borrow a guitar from a Canadian woman who happened to be playing an afternoon set at the Holiday Hotel, a small, pink three story wooden structure on the beach in San Pedro Town. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/0c04cb1a7a0b1790d1784370a0380377ad2eefa0/medium/holiday-hotel.jpg?1505772844" class="size_m justify_left border_" /> I don't remember her name, but I am very thankful to her for helping me secure a gig at the hotel. Thus began my yearly musical journey in this exotic tropical country. One which would involve everything from opening for Jerry Jeff Walker of "Mr. Bojangles" fame, to cancelling a tour after breaking three fingers. But alas, those stories are for another day. This one involves Richie Havens... or at least his guitar. And a famous one at that! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Our story begins at the previously mentioned Holiday Hotel, with an invitation to perform at a remote jungle lodge by a rather eccentric and somewhat drunken man by the name of John Luce. "Perform for our dinner guests", he said, "and I will give you a great discount on a room at my lodge, and dinner will be on me... Oh ya, and no need to bring your guitar, because I have a very special one that you can play!" Despite my prodding, "special" was all I could get in securing a description of the mysterious stringed instrument in question. Well, how could I refuse. I had wanted to check out all that Belize had to offer, and after the heat and humidity of the keys, the thought of lush rainforest in the rugged Maya Mountains bordering Guatemala was extremely appealing! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It was an easy Island Ferry from San Pedro back to Belize City, and a two hour bus ride to San Ignacio, gateway to the Cayo District and the beautiful Maya Mountains. Then the real adventure began. Climbing aboard a Range Rover, I was transported up precarious, pot holed "roads" to the location of my next gig, Black Rock Jungle Lodge, located in a breathtakingly beautiful location overlooking the Macal River. The sounds of Scarlett Macaws and Howler Monkeys greeted my arrival, and it truly felt like I had arrived in heaven on earth! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/230be89235a1bf86608ded07851e38ffd9488db1/medium/black-rock-lodge.jpg?1505773673" class="size_m justify_right border_" /> There was not much time for sightseeing though. It was almost dinner time, and the 20 or so guests seated at the longish tables appeared eager for entertainment. John quickly ushered me into his back office and proudly pulled out a somewhat mouldy, beat up guitar case, held together by copious amounts of duct tape. My heart dropped. Was this is the special guitar? I hoped it could be tuned. I hoped it had strings! As he opened the case, an equally sad Guild D40 emerged, complete with a fair chunk of the sound board missing between the sound hole and bridge. Once it was in my hands, I breathed a sigh of relief. The action was crazy high, but hey, it was playable, and almost in tune! "So you know who this guitar belonged to?", asked John as he handed me a photo and some official looking paperwork. The unmistakable visage of Richie Havens appeared in the photo, and the "Certificate of Authenticity" said something like, "I certify that this is the guitar I played at Woodstock...etc. etc.", signed "Richie Havens".<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/46506d5bb767cef0195418118ec6fddd90f28798/medium/262743-220477821317708-100000664755066-706291-2588380-n.jpg?1505773969" class="size_m justify_left border_" /> Seriously? I was skeptical to say the least. It seemed just a tad unlikely that such an iconic instrument would be found in a remote Central American jungle. "I kid you not", he said, "now get out there and do it justice". And so I did, or at least I tried! Maybe it was just my imagination, but I swear I could hear "Motherless Child" emanating from the sound box as I began playing. The rusty, somewhat dirt encrusted strings thudded against the neck, as I struggled with the action. But, in the end, it was a fabulous show, the faces of the audience glowing in the candlelight, the welcome coolness of the night, the jungle providing an amazing symphonic accompaniment. I suppose I'll never know for sure if it really was Richie Haven's Woodstock guitar. But, you will have to agree, it makes a great story to tell the grandchildren! </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/2cd6eedb38e87a5ea2a17acdd9c17a76fc3df2e5/medium/o-richie-havens-facebook.jpg?1505774201" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><strong>Richie Havens was a prolific and beloved American singer-songwriter. Born in 1941, he died in 2013. Richie was the opening act at the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 and had a long and diverse musical career, including a collaboration with the electronic band Groove Armada in his later years. He established a program called the Natural Guard in 1990 focusing on inner city improvement projects for children. Havens started chapters across not only the U.S. but also <a contents="in Belize, where he was known to perform" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ambergriscaye.com/photogallery/120714.html" target="_blank">in Belize, where he was known to perform</a>. He played a Guild D40 at Woodstock, subsequently adding an upper pick guard to the instrument. He is known to have played newer Guild D40's in later years. The Richie Havens Signature Dreadnought was issued by <a contents="Guild Guitars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://guildguitars.com/richie-havens-1941-2013/" target="_blank">Guild Guitars</a> to honour his career. </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>John Luce was the manager of Black Rock Jungle Lodge in Cayo District, Belize up until his <a contents="tragic murder " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fodors.com/community/mexico-central-america/black-rock-lodge-killings-belize.cfm" target="_blank">tragic murder </a>in 2001 in the very office where he first showed me that "special" guitar. Yikes! </em></strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4833225
2017-08-31T14:50:55-04:00
2017-08-31T14:55:43-04:00
LABOUR OF LOVE
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/f9356274d48bae817fbf68c2161a5bcbed7ec22e/small/logo1.png?1504205302" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Happy Labour Day Weekend everyone !! Anna and I are looking forward to a busy but exciting weekend in Powell River, B.C. at the 36th Annual <a contents="Sunshine Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sunshinemusicfest.com" target="_blank">Sunshine Music Festival</a>. The Festival is a celebration of music from across Canada and the world and we are looking forward to opening for CBC Searchlight Winner <a contents="Desiree Dawson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.desireedawsonmusic.com" target="_blank">Desiree Dawson</a> on Friday night at Cranberry Hall in Powell River. </p>
<p>As if that wasn't exciting enough, my new album is being released to radio worldwide by <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://trespassmusic.org" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> on the same day! Thank you to all of the wonderful folks who were a part of this project. Have a listen, and check out the album credits <a contents="here" data-link-label="Wondrous Beauty" data-link-type="page" href="/wondrous-beauty" target="_blank">here</a>. Also available for download on the iTunes store <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/wondrous-beauty/id1261059308" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>Peace and best wishes to everyone...</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4825742
2017-08-25T12:09:16-04:00
2017-08-25T12:39:13-04:00
"STRONG CANADIANA WITH VISION"
<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, it's almost time for the release of "<strong>Wondrous Beauty</strong>" on September 1, which coincides with my performance with Anna Green at the Sunshine Music Festival in Powell River, B.C. Anna and I are thrilled to be opening for CBC Searchlight Winner <a contents="Desiree Dawson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.desireedawsonmusic.com" target="_blank">Desiree Dawson</a>, and looking forward to hearing all of the other performers, including headliner, <a contents="Dawn Pemberton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dawnpemberton.ca" target="_blank">Dawn Pemberton</a>! Looking forward to seeing many of our B.C. friends and fans at the festival!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many thanks to Tom Arvidsson from Thirsty Boots in Stockholm for the great review of <strong>Wondrous Beauty</strong>... calling it "<strong><em>Strong Canadiana with Vision</em></strong>"! If you love roots music and haven't already checked out Tom's blog, it is a wonderful resource. The title, of course, is taken from <a contents="Eric Andersen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ericandersen.com" target="_blank">Eric Andersen</a>'s iconic folk anthem. Complete English translation can be found in the comments section at the end of the blog.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Until next time... keep those thirsty boots moving...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Wondrous Beauty: Strong Canadiana with Vision" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thirsty-boots.blogspot.ca/2017/08/ken-dunn-stark-canadiana-med-visioner.html?showComment=1503676080383#c6665826061383730977" target="_blank">Wondrous Beauty: Strong Canadiana with Vision</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/9fc2d9baf7353211476205a56f352db6315b80b9/original/blogg-logo-wide-4-final-opt2.jpg?1503677027" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4804419
2017-08-06T12:46:46-04:00
2017-10-27T20:07:08-04:00
NEW PERFORMANCE VIDEO!
<p>Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I've been busy performing with Anna at concert series and festivals here on the B.C. coast and am looking forward to the release of <em>Wondrous Beauty</em> with <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trespassmusic.org" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> on September 1. Thanks to Gary Glass at <a contents="Quantum Sound Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.quantumsoundproductions.ca" target="_blank">Quantum Sound Productions</a> I have a new performance video to share with you! This version of <em>Mermaid of Avila</em> was recorded live at <a contents="The Bank Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.banktheatre.com" target="_blank">The Bank Theatre</a> in Leamington, Ontario on May 28, 2017. Hope you enjoy it!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="5ypy-pfZO4k" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/5ypy-pfZO4k/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ypy-pfZO4k?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4773622
2017-07-10T14:47:35-04:00
2017-07-10T17:10:08-04:00
SUMMER FESTIVAL TIME !!
<p>After many months of writing, recording, mixing, and mastering, I am so happy to have my new album "Wondrous Beauty" finished !! Many thanks to the amazing group of musicians and recording engineers I had the pleasure of working with over this past year !! I'm so looking forward to the September 1 release by <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trespassmusic.org" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> in Canada, the U.S., and Europe !!</p>
<p>But... in the meantime, it's summer festival time, with a wonderful line-up of shows here in B.C., all culminating with the <a contents="Sunshine Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sunshinemusicfest.com" target="_blank">Sunshine Music Festival</a> in Powell River where Anna and I will open for the immensely talented <a contents="CBC Searchlight" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/11294/desiree-dawson-wins-searchlight-2016" target="_blank">CBC Searchlight</a> Winner, <a contents="Desiree Dawson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.desireedawsonmusic.com" target="_blank">Desiree Dawson</a> !! Hope to see you at one of our summer shows! Check out the complete schedule <a contents="here" data-link-label="Upcoming Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/upcoming-shows--2" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/24d7708d470d382a3a124f93ce897be54d9d532f/original/desiree-dawson2-690x400.jpg?1499711610" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>DESIREE DAWSON</strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4761464
2017-06-29T13:52:39-04:00
2017-06-29T13:53:52-04:00
IN THE SPIRIT OF RECONCILIATION
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Our Canada 150 performance in Sechelt will be dedicated to the people of the Shishalh Nation, and in particular, the survivors of the residential school system. In the spirit of reconciliation, we will move forward... </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">STRONGER TOGETHER!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/b80e27f2f2e2b036a504906957eecb96e6ad2506/original/siblogo-colour.jpg?1498758584" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="FDnT9XsHSc8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/FDnT9XsHSc8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FDnT9XsHSc8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4754410
2017-06-22T20:53:15-04:00
2017-06-22T20:53:15-04:00
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA !! JOIN US IN SECHELT, B.C.
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/4dce752f671ccf7f6cfac641695cc5de02d8865e/original/winning-logo.jpg?1498178998" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">Come celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with Ken and Anna as they take to the main stage on Cowrie Street in downtown Sechelt, BC to perform a 30 minute set of both original tunes and classic Canadiana. Also performing are local favourites David Jones, Charlotte Wrinch, and Steve & Luci. </span></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4733845
2017-06-05T12:07:26-04:00
2017-06-05T12:12:05-04:00
THANK YOU ONTARI...ARI...ARI-O !!
<p style="text-align: justify;">WELL, IT'S BACK HOME TO B.C. TOMORROW... After a wonderful two week Ontario Tour. It was great to meet old friends, and make new ones, playing in Leamington, Kingsville, Oakville, and Durham !! Thanks to everyone who joined us across the province to make our little tour a success !! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/19a54b6ed33f26f7fcb13cc84b303fd859b66484/original/img-2173.jpg?1496678942" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">THE KEN DUNN TRIO @ THE GARAFRAXA CAFE, DURHAM, ONTARIO (Anna Green, keys; Ken Dunn, guitar; Randy Martin, bass</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">AND NOW... I'm back in my studio on the Sunshine Coast to continue working on the new album... WONDROUS BEAUTY. Things are a bit behind schedule, so the release date has been pushed back to September, but I want this to be my best record ever !!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Check out the cool album cover, thanks to the wonderful and inspiring photography of <a contents="Libby Hunter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/foolmeoncephotography/" target="_blank">Libby Hunter</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/3c851e4c176f67d48cf30102723614c3a36df392/original/wondrous-beauty-cd-cover.jpg?1496678561" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4715346
2017-05-19T13:27:18-04:00
2017-05-19T13:28:58-04:00
GETTING EXCITED ABOUT ONTARIO !!
<p>I am so looking forward to returning to the land of my birth... Essex County, as well as Oakville, and good ol' Grey County. Check out the press release from Michelle...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/5eadabd8aac35cf323c8d5130e66b638ab902c7b/original/for-immediate-release-british-columbia-singer-songwriter-ken-dunn-set-to-tour-ontario.jpg?1495214919" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4693652
2017-05-02T13:34:08-04:00
2017-05-02T13:34:08-04:00
MICHELLE FORTIER PUBLICITY AND TRESPASS MUSIC
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/3e0cab74b6e709f22e8c0c1cd04f4f38655cd7d0/small/aaeaaqaaaaaaaaefaaaajduxmdnmzjk3ltvhztitndrhzc1iyjq5lwjizmvjnda0zmu0za.jpg?1493746028" class="size_s justify_left border_" />I am very pleased to announce my new partnerships with <a contents="Michelle Fortier Publicity" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://michellefortier.com/clients/" target="_blank">Michelle Fortier Publicity</a> and <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trespassmusic.org/home" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a>! <br><br>For the past 12 years, Michelle has worked in almost every aspect of the music business. Her clients include the <a contents="Red Dirt Skinners" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.reddirtskinners.com" target="_blank">Red Dirt Skinners</a>, <a contents="Linda McRae" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lindamcrae.com/bio" target="_blank">Linda McRae</a> (from Spirit of the West), and <a contents="Loretta Hagen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lorettahagen.com" target="_blank">Loretta Hagen</a>. I am thrilled to have Michelle as my publicist for North America!<br><br>Michelle also runs <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trespassmusic.org/home" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> with long time associate <a contents="Larry Ahearn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pfs.org/folkies/larry-ahearn/" target="_blank">Larry Ahearn</a> (who has worked with just about everyone in the biz). I am very happy to announce that Trespass Music will be releasing my new album to radio in North America this summer!
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4667471
2017-04-11T21:41:57-04:00
2017-04-11T21:56:48-04:00
NEW ALBUM SET FOR JULY 1 RELEASE DATE
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/dfbd31965af04d1f40203d6c486b7f22f559c254/original/2016-09-08-15-29-12.jpg?1491961282" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I love working on new albums!! From the writing and arranging to the technical grind of recording, mixing, and mastering, I never cease to be amazed at how the music I hear in my mind, heart, and soul can be made manifest via a complex set of interactions between other musicians, recording engineers, and gear with more buttons and knobs than I am familiar with.<br><br>After the success of "The Great Unknown" and the busy tour schedule which followed, I was determined to "take a break" from performing and seek the creative womb of solitude required to stimulate the creative process. Although the reality of paying bills, and attending to the necessary business of life often dictated another course of action, I have been fortunate to find the time to birth and nurture another another musical project along.<br><br>Working with members of Gypsy Starfish back in Ontario, and others here on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, the new album is gradually taking shape and scheduled for North American release by <a contents="Trespass Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trespassmusic.org" target="_blank">Trespass Music</a> on July 1. Stay tuned for details !!
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4608503
2017-02-27T12:47:35-05:00
2017-02-27T12:53:12-05:00
FOCUS ON FOLKAL POINT
<p>Since 1974, Colin MacDonald has hosted one of the U.K.'s quintessential folk music programs. Thank you Colin for keeping the spirit of folk music alive all these years. And thank you for your continuing support of my music. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/9299cfa225fd606d625f5260469c0bc975f6ff3d/original/screen-shot-2017-02-27-at-9-52-03-am.png?1488217983" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">FOLKAL POINT – musical alternatives sans frontieres from folk to rock with myriad cute other stuff slipped in along the way – offers innovative artistry to discerning listeners around the world. This innovative radio programme’s stripped-down format, quixotic, informed, an unbiased spotlight on originality and creativity, steadfastly spurns here-today-gone-tomorrow fads, and just as resolutely ignores trivia. More than four decades since first airing on nascent Radio Clyde, this well-regarded, now widely syndicated two-hour weekly programme is still curated and presented globally by its self-effacing Scottish creator *. Always thoughtful, often quirky, sometimes provocative, enigmatic even, yet always fiercely resistant to barriers and contrived labels, Folkal Point remains laid back, arguably a tad eccentric but above all still a joyously maverick celebration for all on this fragile blue planet who value the glorious confluence of meaningful words and music in their lives. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Colin MacDonald’s media career, at home in Scotland, London and abroad (from both ends of the Mediterranean to the South Atlantic), has also embraced extensive journalism plus TV and film work – both on and off camera. Now, some seven decades along the road least travelled, he’s “most at ease with a microphone and plenty of great music to share”. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tried-and-tested since 1974, the Folkal Point format – still essentially folk to rock – is quixotic, informed, unbiased and treats music, musicians and listeners seriously. Veteran Scots producer-presenter Colin MacDonald brings a lifetime’s media experience at home and abroad to bear.”It’s not what I say but what I play that matters, so you should really listen carefully to the words”, he urges. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">FOLKAL POINT is broadcast simultaneously (Thursdays, 10.00pm – midnight) on 105.2 FM in the Uists and Benbecula via An Reidio, across the Cowal Peninsula via Dunoon Community Radio – 97.4 FM and online, and Two Lochs Radio (Wester Ross) on 106 FM, 106.6 FM and online. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Folkal Point then timeshifts on Crystal FM 107.4 from Penicuik, serving south west Midlothian (Thursdays,11.00pm -1.00am) plus a 10.00am – midday Friday repeat, with a Friday midnight slot on DAB digital and online broadcaster Radio Telstar throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas, plus Saturdays (10.00pm-midnight) with HBS in Glasgow and Paisley. DCR offers a Sunday evening repeat from 8-10pm. The programme is also re-transmitted (globally!) online three times a week by Blues and Roots Radio from Canada. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Folkal Point is curated by Colin MacDonald in Scotland and realised at the Glasgow studios of HBS. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">www.folkalpoint.scot sponsored by folk singer ‘Robin Campbell & folk‘ for playlists, questions, comments and ‘likes’.</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4566548
2017-01-27T14:37:42-05:00
2017-01-27T14:37:42-05:00
THE DEJA VU MINI TOUR
<div style="text-align: justify;">We are back home on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast after a whirlwind mini tour which stretched from Florida, through Texas, to California. Aptly dubbed "Deja Vu", we returned to a number of venues we had played at several times before. From dodging tornados in Dallas and flooding and landslides in California to lost guitars and laptops, the tour was not without drama. In the end, however, all is well, and it was wonderful to connect with friends, fans, and family. Thanks to a very generous audience in Estero, Florida, our 3rd annual house concert to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank raised enough funds to distribute over $17,000 worth of food to those in need in Southwest Florida. Thanks to food bank CEO, Keith Scoggins, and his partner Diane Sovern for generously hosting us once again. Returning to Avila Beach, California was also very special, with a lovely acoustic show at Morovino Winery's tasting room. Thanks to David and Andrea Bradford for their generosity in hosting us in our former home town. A final highlight... fist bumping David Suzuki on his flight home from the Sundance Film Festival !!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/36cf8d8ad438c889a8cd7409299a8bb6c0402c0e/original/florida5.jpg?1485545545" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4517139
2016-12-19T12:47:04-05:00
2017-01-27T14:07:52-05:00
A DARKNESS SHARED...
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/61af10d7050a7cfab3cb20c474d7ab35e865e323/original/tas1.jpg?1450187831" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>With my 16 year old (adolescent?) album <em><strong>Time and Space</strong> </em>now available for the first time on iTunes, it's nice to see it still has some relevance in today's chaotic world... Thanks to Tom Arvidsson at Thirsty Boots in Sweden for the encouraging comments... (translated from the Swedish)<br> <p><strong><em>"It's dark out there ... It does not help much with full beam lights when driving home ... A little snow would light up properly ... <br>Then there are more dark things too: Trump (hardly needs to be explained?) ... Violence and attacks at Standing Rock, where the tribes are trying to save their drinking water ... There is too much 'hatred' in too many people's brain cells ... <br>Ken Dunn and his "Absence of Light" summarizes both the first and the second aspects ... Lovely harmonica that touches and a really neat little guitar solo in addition ... <br>A darkness shared is never as dark ...! Suddenly I feel a lot better ...</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> <br><a contents="Ken Dunn- Absence of Light" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thirsty-boots.blogspot.ca/2016/12/ken-dunn-absence-of-light.html">Ken Dunn- Absence of Light</a></em></strong></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4449679
2016-11-02T22:58:22-04:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
BACK HOME ON THE COAST
Well, after a short but sweet Ontario tour, Anna and I are back home on B.C.'s beautiful Sunshine Coast. It was great being a part of "Playing For Change" Day at the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg, and having the honour of playing Mossy Gatherings last show at Owen Sound's amazing Heartwood Hall. <br><br>A new album is also in the works with Sacha Fasseart at <a contents="Coast Enclave Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://enclavestudio.ca/thoughts-and-musings/" target="_blank">Coast Enclave Studios</a>, right here in Gibsons! Thanks to Mark Mariash, drum and percussion tracks have also been recorded at <a contents="Starbird Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://starbirdheadquarters.ca/mark-mariash/" target="_blank">Starbird Studios</a> in Ontario. Next will be Randy Martin's amazing bass licks, followed by the sweet sounds of Tyler Beckett's fiddle @ <a contents="Track6" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.track6.com" target="_blank">Track6</a> in Ontario.<br><br>Thanks to Linda Williams, we played a great show at <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/75e3a9e0068827b985f71239d06f70a0332b7997/original/14525090-1681453735408636-3216547658064969835-o.jpg?1475705277" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="Artesia Coffee House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.suncoastarts.com" target="_blank">Artesia Coffee House</a> in Sechelt, B.C. and will be playing in Pender Harbour, B.C. on November 11.<br><br><br>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4377262
2016-09-17T13:20:31-04:00
2016-09-17T13:23:05-04:00
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="M8AA7_djAcw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/M8AA7_djAcw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8AA7_djAcw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Ken Dunn and Anna Green will be playing at this event featuring several great musical acts. This concert is one of over 300 taking place in 50 countries on September 24th. Admission is by donation and goes to support children's music education programs worldwide. Show starts at 5pm at the Marsh Street Performance Arts Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario.<br>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4366174
2016-09-10T15:13:36-04:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
THIS SUNDAY IN ROBERT'S CREEK, B.C.
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/b48abe7e015c56680ea399308b7c71d190f20196/original/slow-sundays-2016.jpeg?1473534809" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4238680
2016-06-20T09:43:57-04:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
NEW VIDEOS ONLINE
Thanks to film maker Maks Andrejczuk, our <strong>Gypsy Starfish</strong> performance at Durham Ontario's <strong>Garafraxa Cafe </strong>on June 10 was videotaped, resulting in three new live performance videos for <strong>Cross of Lorraine</strong>, <strong>Mermaid of Avila</strong>, and a new song, <strong>Hills of Strathavon.</strong> Check out the new videos by clicking on <strong>Videos </strong>in the menu bar on the left to visit my YouTube Channel. Enjoy!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/8afb23dad8d7137128fbc832860970b91ff32a24/original/gypsy-starfish-the-garafraxa-cafe.jpg?1466432604" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4163578
2016-05-03T09:09:40-04:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
KEN DUNN & ANNA GREEN @ FREE TIMES CAFE, TORONTO
After shows in the U.S., Mexico, British Columbia, and Alberta, I am thrilled to be back in my home province of Ontario, kicking things off in Toronto at the legendary Free Times Cafe. It's been almost 20 years since I first performed at this iconic venue. This time around, the lovely and talented Anna Green will join me for a truly memorable evening of original acoustic music.<br><br>Judy Perly established <a contents="Free Times Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.freetimescafe.com" target="_blank">Free Times Cafe</a> as a Toronto cultural and food institution over 35 years ago. As a fully licensed restaurant and bar hosting nightly original music, Free Times has established a reputation as the best and most authentic club for live music and home cooked food. Please book dinner reservations anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 for this 8pm show, by calling 416 967-1078. Tickets are available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. <br><br>If you are in the Toronto area, please consider joining us for an evening of original acoustic music and amazing home cooked food. Licensed under the LLBO. Located at 320 College Street, in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/096e7aa7279f874a4cacfbd440640d3459e2c169/original/freetimes.jpeg?1462280817" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4109013
2016-03-28T14:22:35-04:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
KEN DUNN & ANNA GREEN RETURN TO ROBERTS CREEK, B.C.
<div style="text-align: justify;">We are thrilled to announce our return engagement at this amazing venue on April 16, 2016. We first played the Gumboot Cafe back in December 2015, and what a wonderful experience it was! We have since learned that Roberts Creek, B.C. is known for its supportive, listening audiences, a rarity in this day and age. Owner Joe DeLeo, himself an amazing musician, and his staff ensure an inspiring time for audience and performers alike. To top it off, the food and beverages are excellent. If you happen to find yourself on "The Coast" on April 16, please consider joining us for an evening of soulful, folk-inspired original acoustic music.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/661725e4a3fb8cbd61632b4ba0f40766b08e950d/original/gumboot-16april16.jpeg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </div>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4080176
2016-03-09T14:31:10-05:00
2016-03-09T14:32:00-05:00
FOCUS ON GLASGOW'S HOSPITAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
I am sure that most musicians would agree that, after working for months (sometimes years) writing, recording, and promoting an album, it is very gratifying to receive radio airplay.<br><br>Since the release of '<a contents="The Great Unknown" data-link-label="The Great Unknown" data-link-type="page" href="/the-great-unknown" target="_blank">The Great Unknown</a>' late last year, I have been thrilled by the positive response from folk and roots radio programs not only in Canada and the U.S., but across the globe.<br><br>One particular network of stations currently playing my album is especially near and dear to my heart. The <a contents="Hospital Broadcasting Service" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hbs.org.uk" target="_blank">Hospital Broadcasting Service</a> (HBS) is an award winning totally voluntary organization that has been providing patients in Glasgow and Paisley, Scotland with their own dedicated radio channel since Christmas Day 1970.
<p>In addition to broadcasting to the bedside equipment in most wards, patients can also listen-in and hear the programmes in stereo via a Listen Live option. It is very gratifying to know that my songs are being broadcast to hospital patients. Working in hospitals for almost 20 years had a profound impact on my personal development, and by default on my songwriting. Indeed "Cross of Lorraine' was written about the fight against 'the great white plague' of tuberculosis, and the cross that came to be the symbol for the worldwide Christmas Seal campaign.<br><br>Thanks to Colin Fielding and his show <a contents="Folkal Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/folkal-point-284393961617688/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Folkal Point</a> which airs not only on HBS, but on <a contents="Blues and Roots Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com" target="_blank">Blues and Roots Radio</a> in Canada as well. Many thanks also to Peter Holmstedt at <a contents="Hemifran" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hemifran.com" target="_blank">Hemifran</a> for the great job with European promotion.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YDOeHZZVKOw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/YDOeHZZVKOw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YDOeHZZVKOw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><br>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4062030
2016-02-26T13:50:58-05:00
2017-01-15T15:05:28-05:00
KEN DUNN & ANNA GREEN IN GIBSONS, B.C.
This Sunday, February 28, 2016, we are happy to be returning to the lovely Persephone Brew House in Gibsons, B.C. for a two-hour concert of original music from 2-4pm.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183714/683b7b2605d761f58cabb55736f48a4259e809bb/original/fxphotostudioexportedimage-2.jpg?1447202485" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Enjoy farm fresh craft beer and the best wood oven pizza around. Persephone is committed to making the world a better place through early adoption of ecologically positive systems and working as a social venture to employ people who need it most. Free Admission. </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4051724
2016-02-20T14:10:48-05:00
2016-02-20T14:17:11-05:00
THE GREAT UNKNOWN WINS BEST AMERICANA ALBUM !!
I am pleased to announce that "The Great Unknown" has won <a contents="Best Americana Album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theakademia.com/february2016_bestalbum_americana6.html" target="_blank">Best Americana Album</a> for February 2016 at the Akademia Music Awards in Los Angeles. According to Akademia, "Ken Dunn has a penchant for conceiving folk Americana music that's both unconventional and classic at the same time, and his new album 'The Great Unknown' is a prime example of this faculty for original expression".<br><br>Many thanks to the Akademia Music Awards, and to everyone who contributed to this labour of love: Anna Green, Randy Martin, Mark Mariash, Tyler Beckett, Dean Drouillard, Drew McIvor, Keira McArthur, Damon Castillo, Karen Kane, Peter Letros, and Peter Holmstedt.<br><br>You can listen to the album <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kendunnmusic.com/the-great-unknown" target="_blank">here</a>, or purchase it <a contents="here" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">here</a>. Many thanks !!<br><br><br>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4040428
2016-02-13T18:16:15-05:00
2016-02-13T18:16:15-05:00
GRACIAS SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE !!
<p>Thursday, February 11, 2016 was a very special night for Anna and I. After a lovely introduction by Jaci Winters (Amistad Canada), we took to the stage of the Santa Ana Theatre at La Biblioteca Publica in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for a sold out concert in this beautiful 100 seat historic theatre. </p>
<p>We performed an entirely original 90 minute set, including several songs from the new album with myself on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, and Anna on keyboard and harmony vocals. </p>
<p>Thanks to our generous audience, we were able to raise almost $1,500 which will fund Biblioteca Scholarships so that deserving Mexican youth can further their education. </p>
<p>Thanks to James Langham (Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables) for the excellent sound and lighting, and to Bernard Czelakowski and crew from San Miguel de Allende for cinematography. </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4020445
2016-02-02T11:45:29-05:00
2016-02-02T11:45:29-05:00
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE CONCERT
<p style="text-align: justify;">We arrived in the beautiful colonial Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende last night and are now busy preparing for our February 11 benefit concert for Biblioteca Scholarships. Our concert is one in a series of special events celebrating the Biblioteca's 50th anniversary at its current location. Constructed in 1734, the building houses not only the library, but the Santa Ana Theatre, where we will be performing as well. <br><br>Tickets are $200 pesos with proceeds going directly to the Biblioteca. Your generous donations support their mission of supporting Mexican youth and remaining the culture heart of San Miguel de Allende by supporting La Biblioteca Scholarship programs and are eligible for a Canadian, US or Mexican tax receipt.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="j5KURx7FG7Y" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/j5KURx7FG7Y/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j5KURx7FG7Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4012384
2016-01-28T10:49:39-05:00
2016-01-28T10:49:39-05:00
ANNOUNCING EUROPEAN PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION WITH HEMIFRAN
<p>I am very pleased to announce my partnership with Sweden's <a contents="Peter Holmstedt" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mwe3.com/reviews/MusicIsLove/" target="_blank">Peter Holmstedt</a> for European publicity and promotion. Peter is a veteran of the music scene, having worked with EMI, and SONY, as well as Blue Note Records before starting his own label, <a contents="Hemifran" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hemifran.com" target="_blank">Hemifran</a>. Hemifran represents several artists in Europe, including Ani DiFranco, Daniel Lanois, Indigo Girls, Jackson Browne, and Judy Collins.</p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/4000184
2016-01-21T10:12:03-05:00
2016-01-27T14:14:16-05:00
THANK YOU COCONUT POINT
<div style="text-align: justify;">On Wednesday, January 13, around 50 generous souls from the Residences at Coconut Point in Estero, Florida gathered to join us in a celebration of music and community to raise funds for the <a contents="Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://harrychapinfoodbank.org" target="_blank">Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida</a>. As mentioned in my last blog entry, Harry Chapin was not only a prolific songwriter and performer, but an ardent advocate of hunger relief programs not only across the U.S., but worldwide.<br><br>With Anna on keyboards (thanks to a loaner from local musician Ron Balogh) and I on acoustic guitar, we performed a two hour benefit concert which raised enough funds to distribute over $7000 worth of food to the needy in Southwest Florida. Our friend, fellow musician and food bank Chairperson, Keith Scoggins started the evening with a talk about the food bank, and an inspiring opening set. Keith also joined us for a rousing sing-along rendition of Neil Young's Helpless at evening's end. Special thanks go out to Keith's hard working partner Diane Sovern for organizing the event, to Leigh Piscitelli for her excellent photos and video, as well as one of our favourite performers, Ft. Myers, Florida-based Americana musician <a contents="Roy Schneider" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.royschneider.com" target="_blank">Roy Schneider</a> for the generous offer of his sound system.<br><br>Although poverty may not be the first word that comes to mind in association with Florida, the sad reality is that just beyond the monied tourist areas and gated communities, there are many working poor families in need. In this regard, it is worth noting that over 50% of the food distributed by the food bank sustains children and seniors, with the balance to those with disabilities, the working poor, and homeless.<br><br>In summary, the evening was a testament to the generosity of the residents of Coconut Point in Estero, Florida and their ongoing commitment to sharing the blessings so many of us enjoy. This was our third opportunity to perform for them, and we look forward to doing it again next year.</div>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/3969474
2016-01-03T11:54:49-05:00
2019-09-04T18:49:36-04:00
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK BENEFIT CONCERT
<p style="text-align: justify;">As the holidays fade into memory, both the snow, and the temperature are falling here in Ontario. Anna and I are busy with rehearsals for our benefit concert for the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Southwest Florida on January 13. I must confess that I am looking forward to the warmer temperatures, and reuniting with our good friends at Coconut Point in Estero, including Food Bank Chairman, <a contents="Keith Scoggins" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.harrychapinfoodbank.org/about-us/board-of-directors" target="_blank">Keith Scoggins</a>, who, being a fine musician in his own right, will be opening for us.<br><br>For you younger folks, Harry Chapin was a cinematographer, playwright, poet, songwriter and ardent advocate, fighting against what he saw as injustices in our society. He was best known as a prolific songwriter, recording artist and performer who played more than 300 concerts a year. He was the author of such enduring classics as Taxi, Circle, and <a contents="Cats in the Cradle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCpsD0ZDfus" target="_blank">Cats in the Cradle</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Over the years, Harry demonstrated an amazing personal commitment, giving the proceeds of every other concert to organizations fighting hunger. Hunger became Harry’s cause and passion, discussing ending hunger at all appearances, lobbying Washington constantly for help, and aiding in the establishment of the World Hunger Commission. He was the founder of <a contents="World Hunger Year (WHY)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whyhunger.org">World Hunger Year (WHY)</a>, an international organization that brings grassroots organizations together to fight hunger. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He also established the hunger hotline in New York City (a service that remains open for all hungry people in the city) and the Long Island Cares Food Bank, where his widow, Sandy, still serves on the board of directors. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In 1981, Harry died suddenly and tragically in an automobile crash on the Long Island Expressway. He was scheduled to complete another benefit concert that night. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are honoured to be returning to Southwest Florida to perform at this benefit concert for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Although this is a private event, you can participate by contributing to your local food bank, either in <a contents="Southwest Florida" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.harrychapinfoodbank.org/about-us/history-of-harry-chapin" target="_blank">Southwest Florida</a>, or anywhere in the world through <a contents="The Global Food Banking Network" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Harry%20Chapin%20was%20a%20cinematographer,%20playwright,%20poet,%20songwriter%20and%20ardent%20advocate,%20fighting%20for%20what%20he%20saw%20as%20injustices%20in%20our%20society.%20He%20was%20best%20known%20as%20a%20prolific%20songwriter,%20recording%20artist%20and%20performer%20who%20played%20to%20more%20than%20300%20concerts%20a%20year.%20%20Over%20the%20years,%20Harry%20demonstrated%20an%20amazing%20personal%20commitment,%20giving%20the%20proceeds%20of%20every%20other%20concert%20to%20organizations%20fighting%20hunger.%20Hunger%20became%20Harry%E2%80%99s%20cause%20and%20passion,%20discussing%20ending%20hunger%20at%20all%20appearances,%20lobbying%20Washington%20constantly%20for%20help,%20and%20aiding%20in%20the%20establishment%20of%20the%20World%20Hunger%20Commission.%20He%20was%20the%20founder%20of%20World%20Hunger%20Year%20(WHY),%20an%20international%20organization%20that%20brings%20grassroots%20organizations%20together%20to%20fight%20hunger.%20%20He%20also%20established%20the%20hunger%20hotline%20in%20New%20York%20City%20(a%20service%20that%20remains%20open%20for%20all%20hungry%20people%20in%20the%20city)%20and%20the%20Long%20Island%20Cares%20Food%20Bank,%20where%20his%20widow,%20Sandy,%20still%20serves%20on%20the%20board%20of%20directors.%20%20In%201981,%20Harry%20died%20suddenly%20and%20tragically%20in%20an%20automobile%20crash%20on%20the%20Long%20Island%20Expressway.%20He%20was%20scheduled%20to%20complete%20another%20benefit%20concert%20that%20night.%20%20-%20See%20more%20at:%20http://www.harrychapinfoodbank.org/about-us/history-of-harry-chapin#sthash.8dA0ylxk.dpuf" target="_blank">The Global Food Banking Network</a>. </p>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/3963249
2015-12-14T11:59:44-05:00
2015-12-14T11:59:44-05:00
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
What an amazing musical year it has been! 2015 started with a tour down California's central coast and recording the first tracks for the new album. February brought a return to our beloved Costa Rica and a number of shows in the Guanacaste region. Returning to Canada in the spring, I focused my attention on completion of the new album, as well as a number of Ontario shows. With the release of "The Great Unknown" in September came radio airplay on folk and roots programs across the globe, as well as tours of Alberta, B.C., and Ontario... not to mention my 64th birthday!!<br><br>And now, sitting by the proverbial fire in our home town and writing a batch of new songs, it is time to reflect and give thanks to all our friends, fans, fellow musicians, promotors, media, and everyone who supported us over this past year !! Many blessings to all of you. May there be peace in your world, and across the entire globe !!
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/3935004
2015-11-25T14:02:50-05:00
2015-11-25T14:02:50-05:00
BRITISH COLUMBIA TOUR
Hi Folks, After our success September tour of Alberta and B.C., Anna and I are back in beautiful British Columbia for another quick tour. We will be playing in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast, and in Vancouver. Check my show listings for details, and come check us out if you happen to be in the area.
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/3926065
2015-11-19T14:45:13-05:00
2015-11-25T14:03:20-05:00
THANK YOU FOLK AND ROOTS RADIO AND FANS
Sending out a big THANK YOU to folk and roots radio DJ's today. THE GREAT UNKNOWN is now receiving airplay on over 30 stations across the globe. Check out my RADIO page for a complete list.<br><br>Please tune in to, and support these stations that hold the torch of positive, tolerant, grassroots music high in these troubled times... and remember, you can make requests online with most stations. <br><br>
Ken Dunn
tag:www.kendunnmusic.com,2005:Post/3923335
2015-11-10T20:01:47-05:00
2015-11-25T14:03:49-05:00
INTRODUCING "THE GREAT UNKNOWN"
Ken is pleased to announce the release of his 6th album on September 23, 2015. Titled THE GREAT UNKNOWN the album was recorded with GYPSY STARFISH, and has been receiving extensive airplay and favourable reviews on folk and roots programs across the globe.<br><br>THE GREAT UNKNOWN features 10 original folk, roots, and country rock compositions. GYPSY STARFISH are KEN DUNN (lead vocal, harmonica, acoustic & electric guitar), ANNA GREEN (backing vocal), MARK MARIASH (drums), DEAN DROUILLARD (electric guitar), RANDY MARTIN (bass), TYLER BECKETT (fiddle), KEIRA MCARTHUR (cello), and DREW McIVOR (keyboard).
Ken Dunn