Lars Campbell (trombone), Tim Jensen (woodwinds), Dave Fleschner (keyboards), and Willie Blair (bass).
Influences
Paul Motian, Bob Dylan, The Pogues, Sonic Youth, Bill Frisell, Danny Carey, Elvin, Jack, Tony, Shostakovich, Jim Keltner, Ben Folds, Han Bennink, Bjork, Clyde Stubblefield, Primus, Billy Mintz, Tom Waits, Lutoslawski, Joey Baron, etc.
Ken has performed extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. He has played with a variety of musicians including: Kenny Werner, Ingrid Jensen, Julian Priester, The Drifters, Bud Shank, Dominique Eade, John Stowell, Darrell Grant, John Gross, Dan Balmer, Chata Addy, Rob Blakeslee, Rich Halley, etc. He also regularly performs in collaboration with painters, poets, dancers, and cinematographers. His compositions are featured in the repertoire of the Paxselin Quartet, and in his own group. He currently teaches drum set at Portland State University and George Fox University, and has taught a multitude of clinics up and down the west coast. He can be heard on the following albums: Paxselin Quartet "Hollow Earth"; Pepe and the Bottle Blondes "Pambrosia"; Miriam's Well (self titled); Jane Wright "Southern Songs and Ballads"; Dave Fleschner "At Home", "Live at McPeet's", and "Just Like You"; The Michael Vlatkovich Tritet "Queen Dynamo"; The Tom McNalley Trio (self titled).
Boise Queer Idol is back for its third year and we want you!
In 2009 the party just keeps getting better. This year's winner will walk away with a grand prize of $500, a cameo solo performance at the Common Ground "PROUD!" Concert with The Portland Gay Men's Chorus - in front of hundreds of fans, and the singular title of Boise Queer Idol 2009.
The competition is always tight, so reserve your song today, purchase your tickets now and get VIP seating and special prizes by visiting our website BoiseQueerIdol.com
Also, don't miss out on Pride's special event for 2009 - PROUD! featuring Boise's Common Ground Chorus, LipsInc, and The Portland Gay Men's Chorus. Buy your tickets before they sell out!
For more information on Boise Pride 2009 including a list of events, and important dates, please visit their website at BoisePride.org
Please join me for the first of three major concert performances of the Common Ground 2008-09 season entitled - LIVE! LOUD! PROUD!
Common Ground is a Boise community chorus devoted to the performance of high quality standard, popular and contemporary choral music. It seeks to display the positive face of the open-minded and progressive citizens of the Treasure Valley, welcoming and recognizing diverse people.
Common Ground is the first and only chorus in Idaho started by and for members of the gay community. Please visit our website to see pictures, listen to our recordings, purchase concert tickets, send us email, find out about our members, sign up to audition and much more! www. CommonGroundBoise. org
Hi Big Daddy...congrats...gettin any sleep!-lol...thought I would check in to say hi and give you a heads up...playing Sunday 11/2 at the Red Room 11pm...on NE 85th...and I have the CD cover and all for Tangled in the Moon if you want to hook up sometime to get one. The project turned out great...and it was great working with you...your flexibility to be in touch with the rhythyms in my music...and your creativity and groove made it a joy musically...Galen
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