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K2
Progressive / Rock / Fusion

"AMAZING PROGRESSIVE ROCK QUINTET FROM LOS ANGELES!"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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   K2: General Info
Member Since11/21/2005
Band Websitesonicbids.com/k2
Band MembersJOSH GLEASON-VOCALS KEN JAQUESS-BASS/KEYBOARDS/ACOUSTIC GUITAR/VOCALS KARL JOHNSON-GUITAR RYO OKUMOTO-KEYBOARDS DOUG SANBORN-DRUMS/VOCALS
InfluencesALL STYLES, ALL GENRE"S FROM 1600's TO PRESENT DAY.
Sounds LikeK2 SOUNDS LIKE NO OTHER BAND YOU HAVE EVER HEARD! IN SHORT, K2 SOUNDS LIKE K2. VERY PROGRESSIVE, INTRICATE MEMORABLE MELODIES, HAUNTING VOCALS WITH INSANE MUSICIANSHIP! QUITE SIMLPY, THE BEST PROGRESSIVE BAND YOU WILL EVER HEAR!
Type of LabelIndie




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   About K2
Ken Jaquess founded K² in 2001, after 8 years playing bass with progressive group Atlantis. While on a long hiatus, Ken realized a life long dream to write and produce a solo project about the Egyptian Book of the Dead. He first teamed up with drummer extraordinaire Doug Sanborn and in July of 2001 laid down the backing tracks that would become the foundation of BOTD. Along the way, he asked guitarist Allan Holdsworth, Spocks Beard keyboardist Ryo Okumoto, vocalist Shaun Guerin, guitarist John Miner and violinist Yvette Devereaux if they would add their special talents to a project that was becoming bigger than was ever planned! It just developed a life of its own. Ken says, So I decided to go for it and see what would happen if all of these great musicians could come together and play my music! K²s debut CD Book of the Dead was released in April of 05 to worldwide acclaim and heralded as a top 10 release by many critics. Ken says, It was a real surprise to see this release get so much positive press. People kept asking me if K² were ever going to gig or tour, so now begins the next stage for this band. I put together a new line-up to take on the road. Doug Ryo and myself are still in the band along with guitarist Karl Johnson and vocalist Josh Gleason of The Waiting Room. Karl and I were in Atlantis together and I was always very impressed with his playing, so I asked him if he would like to come on board. Im very happy he said yes! Ken said. Sadly after Shaun Guerin recorded his vocals, he passed away. His voice was quite unique and he would have wanted K² to continue so I contacted Josh to see if he would like to be the new lead vocalist. On January 13th 2006, K² performed their first gig in Hollywood before a packed house. This show was filmed in widescreen for a summer 07 DVD release. There are more shows to follow, Ken says. This is just the tip of the iceberg! K² is a top notch progressive rock quintet, with epic, original compositions, virtuoso musicianship and beautiful arrangements that inspire and lift the listener to new heights. Truly a musicians musician ensemble.


K2 Perform Beware of Darkness
A clip from Infinite Voyage
A clip from The Edge of Light
A clip from Ryo's FreeFall

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Sarah Ingraham





Apr 21 2008 10:25 AM

Dropping by to show some love and enjoy your world! Thanks for listening!
Sarah
jutta





Apr 18 2008 2:58 PM

Hi thanks 4 the add! Love and Peace from Germany!!! jx
RamsayGee (Now On iTunes)





Apr 13 2008 4:58 PM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE ADD

PEACE AND LOVE

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HELIA





Apr 10 2008 5:12 PM

Good Evening K2,

Pleased to virtually meet you!
Thank you for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting the add and for sharing your Brilliant Music with me.
Good Sound and Vibes!!
K E E P * O N * P R O G I N'!!
Take care of yourselves, have a great evening, an inspiring Friday and an incredible weekend.
Warmest Regards from Toronto, Canada.
Audiocracy





Mar 14 2008 12:31 PM

I dig your music. Please check out our debut (just released!)
AUDIOCRACY: Revolution's Son



An epic concept album. Released on indie label The Lost Records. Please visit, listen in, support prog! AUDIOCRACY's Official Website. Revolution's Son on CDBaby and iTunes.
♪ Erhan Basol ♪





Mar 12 2008 5:06 PM

Thanks for the add
All the best,
Erhan
CIRCA:





Mar 10 2008 10:06 PM

Hi K2
Hope life is treating you well !!
Thought you might like these live YouTube clips from our new "CIRCA: LIVE DVD".

Thanks for the support !!
Cheers,
Billy

CIRCA: YouTube Link

Mindwaves





Mar 8 2008 10:02 AM

Thanks for the add, have a nice weekend!
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Mar 7 2008 11:46 AM

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Feb 22 2008 5:40 AM

Hello from France and thanks for your great music !
HAD3SIA - BLOU 8504
Alisa!!(SWST)





Feb 11 2008 1:53 AM

hello from moscow=)welcome to my space))great respect to you and sending you worm wishes inspite our cold winters=)
Alya xxx
ATTILIO PERRONE





Jan 14 2008 5:10 AM



Only few days to the big live event on my space !
Don't miss it at all!

Attilio Perrone.
Roma.
Singularity





Jan 7 2008 2:48 PM

Thanks for the add! Have a great '08!
Danny





Dec 22 2007 12:21 PM

Have a great Christmas, and all the best for 2008!

Danny 8))
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Dec 17 2007 10:52 AM

Thanks for your friendship....

Keep on rocking and keep your eye on Music Street Journal


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Last, but not least, here’s wishing you all happy holidays from all of us at MSJ – whether you celebrate Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa or any other holiday (even Festivus) may it be filled with joy and peace. And the same goes for your New Year - let's hope it's a great one! Of course, if Hanukkah is your particular flavor, then I hope it WAS wonderful.
Machan





Dec 7 2007 5:58 AM

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Nov 13 2007 10:53 AM

Love Peace & Understanding.





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Nov 7 2007 11:10 PM

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Oct 12 2007 8:07 AM


very cool stuff..
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Oct 9 2007 9:06 PM

Thanks for your friendship....

Keep on rocking and keep your eye on Music Street Journal


Stop by and check out the latest issue.

Also, if you are in a band or are a publicist check my blog (SUBSCRIBE) for more information about using MSJ for publicity.


Be sure to subscribe to the blog -

And add my author profile on myspace:

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Oct 6 2007 8:22 PM

The new CD from CATHEDRAL is THE BRIDGE.Now available cdbaby.com & iTunes
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Oct 5 2007 8:33 AM

hi K2!! thanks

compliments ... very very good prog!!
i like your project

keep in touch
Magredea
ATTILIO PERRONE





Oct 1 2007 1:26 AM


Thanks for accepting my friendship request.
Attilio.
Roma.
HANDS





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