PRESS RELEASES:
"The music: The country- and folk-tinged tracks on this EP by Wyoming (Mich.) singer-songwriter Ken Stead, a native of Canada, cover the gamut in charming, acoustic fashion: politics/social activism, love and lost love."-John Sinkevics-Grand Rapid Press
‘To hear Ken Stead in performance is to be touched by truth. His depth of character and songwriting integrity emerge though his music as brightly and naturally as the rising of the sun. Audiences will not soon forget a concert experience with Ken. With a voice of velvet, his fresh and relevant lyrics will wrap around your heart and penetrate your soul.’ Rhea March – CKUA Radio Network
Ask anyone who has seen Ken Stead perform and they will attest that this is an emerging talent with a very bright future. Ken started playing piano with the band 'Crowded City Skyline'. He began exploring his own songwriting talents and began playing solo. The band is still together today and plays acoustic alternative music. It was folk music sensation Eric Bibb that inspired the combination of the spiritual and the musical realms to connect within Ken's writing ability. Ken's genuine and intuitive sensitivity is reflected in the songs he writes of people and their stories. Through his music you will hear deeply rooted spiritual journeys which gift his listening audience with a glimpse of the divine love we all thought wasn't possible. The songs Ken crafts are soulful, reflective and life affirming. His lyrics create images and feelings that touch his listeners hearts. His delivery is unpretentious and true. His music, combined with a voice that has depth and range, makes this recording an unforgettable and inspirational listening journey.
Ken’s solo musical journey began in Edmonton learning the different aspects of the music industry. He began performing open mics every week at, what he would call the best open mic in Canada, Hulbert’s (http://hulberts.ca/portal/). Ken had 30 gigs under his belt within the 5 months he began performing in Edmonton. He learned the all important aspect of music within a community and the community within music. Ken developed his own identity within his performance and honed in on his presentation with the help of local radio host Rhea March (CKUA-www.ckua.org). In the meantime, Ken unbelievably had met the love of his life in an internet chat room. As time went by he decided he couldn’t live without his love Kim and asked her to marry him. Ken left his musical career in Edmonton and now resides in Wyoming, Michigan where he continues to develop his musical career writing new songs of life’s journeys including love and adventure.
So when you gonna come visit yo? You need to let me know, we could do a show together. Anyways Have a good one, Talk to ya later Tell the Fam i said Hi.
I called you but I know your busy so its, cool, I wouldn't call me back either, Glad to see all the shows you got going very very cool man. keep killing them, have a good one keep your head up talk to ya later.
Happy Birthday my Love! May God bless you in all ways and may He inspire you to bless others throughout this coming year with the gift of music that He has given you!!!
Hey man, hope everything's just peachy out there in michigan. Well I'm planning on recording said album this summer in July, I'll start doing some pre-production stuff in the new year and I hope to be doing a Folk Festival tour this upcoming summer to promote the album. I've been playing shows lately, and trying to get my 5 song Ep out there. How are your musical endevours going?
Hey Ken! Just wanted to remind you that we're playing at the Parkinson's Society fundraiser at Festival Place in Sherwoood Park this weekend. It's a great cause so I hope to see you there! Here are the details:
Sunday, Sept. 7 Twilight Festival Festival Place 100 Festival Way Sherwood Park, AB
6 great bands!
Show starts at 5pm sharp
Tickets are available for $15. All proceeds go to the Parkinson's Society of Alberta.
See you there! Thanks for supporting this great cause!
Thanks, Ken! Folk Fest was spectacular, we had the times of our lives. The hill was FULL when we played, it was amazing. And plus, it's always fun to be up there with such talented people! How is Michigan treating ya? We'll miss running into you here and there around E-Town. Peace. Alex
Ask anyone who has seen Ken Stead perform and they will attest that this is an emerging talent with a very bright future. Ken started playing piano with the band 'Crowded City Skyline'. He began exploring his own songwriting talents and began playing solo. The band is still together today and plays acoustic alternative music. It was folk music sensation Eric Bibb that inspired the combination of the spiritual and the musical realms to connect within Ken's writing ability. Ken's genuine and intuitive sensitivity is reflected in the songs he writes of people and their stories. Through his music you will hear deeply rooted spiritual journeys which gift his listening audience with a glimpse of the divine love we all thought wasn't possible. The songs Ken crafts are soulful, reflective and life affirming. His lyrics create images and feelings that touch his listeners hearts. His delivery is unpretentious and true. His music, combined with a voice that has depth and range, makes this recording an unforgettable and inspirational listening journey.
Ken’s solo musical journey began in Edmonton learning the different aspects of the music industry. He began performing open mics every week at, what he would call the best open mic in Canada, Hulbert’s (http://hulberts.ca/portal/). Ken had 30 gigs under his belt within the 5 months he began performing in Edmonton. He learned the all important aspect of music within a community and the community within music. Ken developed his own identity within his performance and honed in on his presentation with the help of local radio host Rhea March (CKUA-www.ckua.org). In the meantime, Ken unbelievably had met the love of his life in an internet chat room. As time went by he decided he couldn’t live without his love Kim and asked her to marry him. Ken left his musical career in Edmonton and now resides in Wyoming, Michigan where he continues to develop his musical career writing new songs of life’s journeys including love and adventure.
