Ken sings and plays cello. Ed sings and plays guitar.
Others join us occasionally.
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Influences
Ed: Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Nirvana, Thrice, Pennywise, Zeppelin, Steve Miller Band, Boston, Elliott Smith, Coheed and Cambria, Deathcab for Cutie, Postal Service, Bad Religion, Antiflag, Metallica
Ken: Augustana, Dallas Green, Ryan Adams, Alison Krauss, Rich Mullins, Indigo Girls, The Black Crowes, Cocteau Twins, John Williams, Jennifer Knapp, Jeff Buckley, Yo-yo Ma, a lot of 80's new wave, my first cd was Morrissey (Viva Hate)
past shows
11/16/07 bronx, ny
11/15/07 philadelphia, pa
11/14/07 new york, ny
11/12/07 new york, ny
11/09/07 ithaca, ny
11/08/07 utica, ny
11/07/07 syracuse, ny
11/06/07 boston, ma
11/02/07 charlottesville, va
11/01/07 pittsburgh, pa
10/30/07 vienna, va
10/29/07 college park, md
10/27/07 durham, nc
10/26/07 lexington, va
10/25/07 durham, nc
10/20/07 chicago, il
10/19/07 notre dame, in
10/18/07 ann arbor, mi
10/16/07 arlington, tx
10/15/07 houston, tx
10/13/07 dallas, tx
10/11/07 houston, tx
10/10/07 austin, tx
10/06/07 azusa, ca
10/03/07 santa monica, ca
9/28/07 fullerton, ca
9/21/07 palo alto, ca
9/19/07 san francisco, ca
9/17/07 los angeles, ca
9/16/07 pomona, ca
9/14/07 pomona, ca
9/13/07 pomona, ca
9/06/07 san diego, ca
9/05/07 san diego, ca
8/26/07 irvine, ca
8/19/07 irvine, ca
8/11/07 irvine, ca
8/09/07 hollywood, ca
6/13/07 hollywood, ca
5/31/07 santa monica, ca
5/22/07 pomona, ca
5/21/07 la jolla, ca
4/26/07 fort collins, co
4/23/07 chicago, il
4/22/07 west lafayette, in
4/20/07 st louis, mo
4/19/07 st louis, mo
4/18/07 east lansing, mi
4/14/07 minneapolis, mn
4/12/07 pittsburgh, pa
4/10/07 new york, ny
4/07/07 philadelphia, pa
4/06/07 philadelphia, pa
4/04/07 piscataway, nj
3/14/07 san diego, ca
3/02/07 syracuse, ny
2/28/07 los angeles, ca
2/14/07 dallas, tx
1/30/07 los angeles, ca
12/17/06 los angeles, ca
12/04/06 san francisco, ca
12/01/06 seattle, wa
11/30/06 seattle, wa
11/28/06 corvallis, or
11/20/06 santa monica, ca
11/16/06 houston, tx
11/15/06 college station, tx
11/14/06 austin, tx
11/13/06 houston, tx
11/11/06 st. louis, mo
11/09/06 durham, nc
11/06/06 philadelphia, pa
11/04/06 baltimore, md
11/03/06 lexington, va
11/01/06 harrisonburg, va
10/31/06 blacksburg, va
10/29/06 cambridge, ma
10/28/06 williamstown, ma
10/27/06 lowell, ma
10/25/06 new york, ny
10/22/06 new york, ny
10/21/06 clinton, ny
10/19/06 philadelphia, pa
10/16/06 vienna, va
10/13/06 pittsburgh, pa
10/12/06 chicago, il
10/11/06 west lafayette, in
9/28/06 san diego, ca
9/27/06 los angeles, ca
9/26/06 los angeles, ca
9/25/06 san diego, ca
8/19/06 san jose, ca
8/07/06 santa monica, ca
7/19/06 universal city, ca
6/15/06 santa monica, ca
5/31/06 los angeles, ca
4/30/06 cambridge, ma
4/28/06 los angeles, ca
4/22/06 berkeley, ca
4/21/06 san jose, ca
4/14/06 san diego, ca
4/10/06 san diego, ca
3/29/06 los angeles, ca
3/22/06 san diego, ca
3/18/06 chicago, il
3/16/06 santa monica, ca
3/11/06 san francisco, ca
3/10/06 stanford, ca
3/07/06 san jose, ca
3/05/06 seattle, wa
2/23/06 penn state
2/18/06 boston, ma
2/17/06 cambridge, ma
2/16/06 wellesley, ma
2/14/06 new york, ny
2/12/06 philadelphia, pa
2/09/06 haverford, pa
2/07/06 harrisonburg, va
2/06/06 philadelphia, pa
2/03/06 college park, md
2/02/06 vienna, va
1/31/06 atlanta, ga
1/30/06 chapel hill, nc
1/27/06 houston, tx
1/26/06 houston, tx
1/25/06 austin, tx
12/12/05 santa monica, ca
12/09/05 san diego, ca
11/29/05 riverside, ca
11/20/05 davis, ca
11/19/05 san francisco, ca
11/15/05 vancouver, wa
11/14/05 seattle, wa
11/13/05 stanford, ca
11/10/05 chicago, il
11/09/05 evanston, il
11/08/05 champagne, il
11/06/05 greensburg, pa
11/05/05 pittsburgh, pa
11/04/05 pittsburgh, pa
10/31/05 providence, ri
10/29/05 cambridge, ma
10/28/05 new york, ny
10/27/05 boston, ma
10/26/05 new york, ny
10/22/05 philadelphia, pa
10/21/05 philadelphia, pa
10/20/05 haverford, pa
10/19/05 princeton, nj
10/17/05 vienna, va
10/16/05 fairfax, va
10/15/05 washington dc
10/13/05 harrisonburg, va
10/10/05 decatur, ga
10/08/05 dunwoody, ga
10/05/05 houston, tx
Thanks to everyone who came out to Hotel Cafe this past month during our residency! We've uploaded some live recordings from the shows to our iLike page. Just click on the orange button below and download away...they're FREE!!!
The Ken Oak Band, described by Billboard Magazine as 'soulful' and
'calming', are an acoustic duo comprised of Ed Gorski and Ken Oak.
Grassroots college touring over the past three years has built them
considerable buzz on the indie scene. Commonly billed as a 'cello rock'
act, they consistently captivate audiences with their unique combination
of cello and acoustic guitar providing a minimalist backdrop for
deceptively sincere songwriting. They have been included on the soundtrack
to major motion picture She's The Man, completed five national tours and
produced two albums under their own label, Cello Rock Records. Their last
effort (Vienna to Venice; made with veteran rock producer Duane Baron)
was penned while touring in their Honda Element.
When they're not touring or recording, the Ken Oak Band are busy lifting
the spirits of the Santa Monica locals during their regular busking
sessions on Third Street Promenade. Street performing has taught them new
levels of humility. With Ed's luscious strumming on rhythm guitar working
in harmony with the deep, stirring chords Ken pulls from the cello, their
sound communicates directly to the heart of the audience. Known for their
warm, memorable melodies, the band are at their best lyrically when life
gets complicated. Facing it with humanity and humor, the Ken Oak Band make
music to love and be loved by.
KOB have sold over 25,000 albums independently. They have recently completed a
month long residency at Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles.
"Cold of December" live at Third Street Promenade video by lisa
Ken Oak Band - "Vienna to Venice"
$12.99 (includes tax+shipping)
tracklisting
summer's kiss
analog girl
hey andrew
we're alright
trampoline
cold of december
annabelle
open letter
slow dance
grace falls
produced by duane baron
"Using the cello as a bass and lead instrument, Ken Oak Band is nothing shy of an acoustic dreamscape. The two members in the band layer their vocals surprisingly smoothly on their second album with rhythm guitar and dark cello beats. This album is basically everything you'd expect from a cross country acoustic tour. It's hearty and brooding, and it squeezes the heartstrings. The album starts off with two listen-up tracks, and equalizes itself as a pleasantly steady acoustic set. (Reminds me of a fresh Rocky Votolato or Iron and Wine) They actually stop by Rice and play gorgeous sets behind the RMC when they're in town. Playlist, and support."
thanks for the live mp3s! cant tell you how much analog girl rocks with the extended intro~
ahhh... looks like i wont be able to see u guys perform live anymore whenever u come back down to SDSU as i'm graduating and heading out after this month :(
hey wassup ive been searching yur music for awhile now..and you guys are really cool..im coming to so cal next month oh and i remeber the third street promanade..haha i lived around there
Hi Ken Oak Band!! Love the new song intro. also, i've been listening to ur cds constantly in my car since i bought it in Oct. '07. LOL ^___^ Keep it up and i can't wait to listen to ur new songs in the near future.
Hey! I put up a new song snapdragon and a kinda new song lillypad. Check em out and let me know what you think.. I need imput to help me make my next one. Thanks! Love, Peace and HipHop Beats, JTK <3
Hey, I just uploaded a new upbeat beat called LILLYPAD. Please please give it a listen and leave me a comment! I worked mad hard on it. Thanks :) Peace, Love, and HipHop Beats.
how's it going guys?! i really wanted to make it to your last hotel cafe show but wasn't able to get there in time. i'm sure it was fabulous and i'm sorry i missed it. what's in store for the summer? hope all is well!
Hey Ken, Shawn & Kevin from LA's Rock Cover Band Forever Vinyl wants to invite you down to our Open-Mic Nights. We will be hosting Open-Mic the next 3 Wednesdays @ Venice Bistro in Venice (5:30-10pm). We will also be hosting one every Tues (except May 13) at a great venue, Aura Rest. & Nightclub in Studio City (8-11pm). We will provide PA, acoustic guitars, acoustic bass, electric piano, and percussion. Just come on down, sign-in and you'll get to play 2-3 songs (original or covers). This is a great opportunity to play your music, promote shows, sell cds, and network with many other musicians. Spread the word and let me know if you're interested and I'll get you the addresses. Thanks Shawn ~ Forever Vinyl
