Time isn't after us Time isn't holding us ... David Byrne
Some notes about the current MP3s featured
These are 6 cuts from my soon to be released Renaissance Faire album: "A Minstrel's Life."
These Two Arms was written by Donna Stjerna of Still On The Hill, A Minstrel's Life and Moses Freed the Slaves was written by me and all of the rest of the tunes are traditional.
To see more info and the cover art, click here. Please contact me if you would like to pre-order a copy and get a second one free!
Ky's Influences:
Beatles, John Hartford, David Amram, Dmitri Shostakovich, David Rodriguez, Pat Mears, Abner Burnet, Lou Reed, Incredible String Band, John Biancetti (Bian), Ray Scudero, Ellen McIlwaine, Rick Danko, Still on the Hill, Townes Van Zandt, Nina Gerber, Hezzie of the Hoosier Hotshots, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, hitchiking
Some kids wanted to run away and join the circus, but within me was an inner desire to run away and join the opera. Growing up, I had no idea... I listened to the Beatles and folk music and played at coffeehouses. One of the first concerts I went to before I was 10 was Howling Wolf with Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. My first visit to Madison Square Garden was to see Bob Dylan on his "comeback" tour of 1974 (no wait, I went to to see the Harlem Globetrotters first...) and one of the things that blew me away the most was The Band. It wasn't 'til I went to college (1990 - 1994 Keene State College) that I learned about the intricacies and beauty of classical music. It all came together there. I see music as a storyweaving activist adventure. I believe the senses (not just the brain) have as much to do with our activities as what we think our reasons are.
I write and sing my songs, but I also enjoy creating events that bring people together and encourage people to play/sing out. The Underground Kerrville Revue and George Harrison Tributes are 2 such long running events.
I also have in recent years discovered the joy of playing kick*ss rhythm guitar. I've found that even a 2 chord pattern can be played with the slightest emotional inflection changed each verse so as to tell the story.
His fields include guitar playing, songwriting and other composition work, website design, teaching and sound production. His degree in Music Composition is offset by his many years of hobo-ing around North America. Austin, Texas is his found home, though he has been found playing music throughout the United States, up through Canada and into Alaska. Immortilized by Michelle Shocked's 4/4 Troubador, The Yukon Territory has been a great source of inspiration for him and will be prominently featured in the book he is writing about his travels.
Known as the most dangerous guitar player on the Renaissance circuit, Ky has been featured in many bands.
Currently, he is appearing in Featherstone, a high energy hammer dulcimer duo playing music from the middle ages, through the classical masters and up through celtic and American folk music - even a Ky Hote tune or two.
Gypsy Rox is his latest musical project featuring fiddler Lauren Mahlerox. They're tight arrangements and willingness to improvise bring new light to gypsy, celtic and dance music.
You may also find Ky Hote playing at Renaissance Faires from Florida to Colorado as a refreshing solo artist.
In Austin, he has co-hosted with Owl tributes to George Harrison, John Hartford and Yoko Ono as well as the Annual Underground Kerrville Revue (since 1985!) at the Cactus Cafe since 1985. The Austin Chronicle described him as "classical composer/Kerrvert/folk rocker ... (whose) earnest rasp and hard folk style is a refreshing kick in the ass" and he has been noted by musicians such as David Peel, David Amram, Dar Williams and John Hartford for his contributions to our musical heritage.
Though largely unrecognized by the greater public, his fans are dedicated. His songs have been covered by other artists and he never lacks for a place to crash. Circle Pines Center includes his song "Silent Pauses" as part of their summer camp songbook and his symphonic concert band piece, "Sonata Primera" was chosen as theme music for KSCTV News.
There's an old rockin' chair castin' memories everywhere On that old home porch across from Tipple's store You can see where the arm is worn Where my granddaddy rested his arm In that old rockin' chair that don't rock no more
I was born in a broken home, I was blinded by things gone wrong I had no vision of what the future held in store Just a baby barely three When my granddaddy came to me To rock me in the rockin' chair that don't rock no more
If the rockin' chair could read the thoughts from people's minds, Oh the stories it would tell time after time Stories others never hear Of the thoughts one holds so dear Oh how I wish I could've read my grandpa's mind
Granddaddy lived the Christian way, truth and goodness he portrayed He loved to gather his thoughts as he rocked on the hardwood porch Yes he loved to sit and rock Payin' no attention to the time on the clock And rocked me in the rockin' chair that don't rock no more
If November 5 is your birthday: Your street smarts can help you come out on top during the next few weeks - but only if you keep a tight rein on aggressive tendencies. You might be at the right place at the right time to benefit from someone's generosity. In the year ahead, a partnership situation in a major enterprise might lead to a fortunate outcome. There are indications that you might establish at least two such important arrangements.
Have a wonderful day, Ky. Sending warm Birthday greetings your way from the cool, autumn weather in Michigan ~~ Paula
Hello Ky Hote! Greetings from the Bards! We've found you at someone's profile. We really like your sound. :-) Thanks for being our friend. Best wishes!
Ahhh, You are still my friend. Nice to actually meet you (on the front porch of the funky formal.) I see your space is an interesting place I'll return and read soon. Pretty day.
His degree in Music Composition is offset by his many years of hobo-ing around North America. Austin, Texas is his found home, though he has been found playing music throughout the United States, up through Canada and into Alaska. Immortilized by 
Known as the most dangerous guitar player on the Renaissance circuit, Ky has been featured in many bands. 
playing music from the middle ages, through the classical masters and up through celtic and American folk music - even a Ky Hote tune or two. 
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In Austin, he has co-hosted with Owl tributes to 
