Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Russell, Chris Knight, Fred Eaglesmith, Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Hoodoo Gurus, Son Volt, Whiskeytown, Uncle Tupelo, Gram Parsons, Beatles, Blue Rodeo, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Martin Sexton, Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, Ron Sexsmith, and so much more!
A native of Ottawa, Canada, Ken Workman was raised on the vinyl sounds of roots, from Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle to Blue Rodeo and Bruce Springsteen. No stranger to the road, Workman got started singing in the small pubs and bars of Eastern Ontario, sometimes driving for hours to a show only to make a return trip the same night. His repertoire consisted of mainly cover material until he was encouraged to share some of his little-known originals.
Workman shows great flexibility in music styles, having been asked to perform early original material at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards in 2003. His attention to detail in lyrics and ability to create emotion through melody caught the attention of musicians and promoters alike, who promptly contracted him to perform various fairs and festivals the following year.
While Workman enjoyed the challenge of writing in different genres, he comfortably settled back into roots and alt-country music, going back to the pubs and bars while working fulltime as a public servant. He would however, continue to explore his craft and occasionally put out an original song where covers were normally the requirement of the venue. When repeated requests came, he began to fill out his shows with more and more original material which lead to a recording session at Little Bullhorn Studios - the same facility that got Kathleen Edwards started.
Tones of blue collar struggle and working-poor values line songs that breathe to life tastefully crafted melodies. A true roots-rock experience with a hint of pop, his live show demonstrates dynamics that can reduce a room to silence or fill a dance floor by exploding with a driving beat. His songs unite a heart full of emotion and a memory full of experiences of a working class childhood.
You can email Skull Ken at ken@sunbleachedskulls.com
First off thanks for the add and well ...second ...thanks for the intro to your tunes. I see the pop connection, completely. Hope you'll keep you posted.
Thank you so much for introducing me to your circle of friends.
I find your music to be enchantingly upbeat, fresh and compelling, something that I know will keep on drawing me back again and again. I love your sweeping narratives and the way in which you use your wonderful voice in presenting these incredible tunes. Bravo!!!
Wishing you happiness and tranquility in all things.
Here's a peaceful scene, not far from where I live, to add to your local Ontario greenery, as a souvenir upon which to reflect, and for good luck.
So I'm an iPod idjit (apparently) but am still working on getting your songs on there - thanks again for sending them! Hope your '007 is all you could wish for and more!
Thanks for the request and welcome to myspace always glad to have u as a friend on my list love the sound of your voice and music please keep up with the great work and please do have yourself a very merry xmas and a very happy new year :)
Hey Ken, I'ma diggin' your tunes. I really like Her eyes on the Horizen.
Have a good show tomarrow night, and have a great Christmas and heres wishing you an excellent New Year.
Tim..
