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"Masterful and amazing!" Tampa Acoustic Music Exchange
Ken Whiteley is a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children's music. Among numerous accolades, he has won a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime achievement awards from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. Ken has been nominated for 7 Juno awards and 13 Maple Blues Awards. Ken’s live performances showcase his outstanding musicianship on guitars and mandolin, award winning original songs and his powerful vocals, called "...a cross between Pete Seeger and Tony Bennett on 11!" Whether leading his own group, solo or collaborating with peers at blues, folk, children’s festivals and concerts of all sizes, his “...deep knowledge and infectious passion” guarantee good times for all. As a producer of over 125 recording projects, Ken’s productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 22 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies.
Latest News from Ken...
Feb. 18th to 21st, I'm off to the 22nd annual Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. I'll be playing Concerts In Your Home, Batkat's WhoDat, Omega Delta Psi, and Traditional Music private showcases.
My next Sunday Afternoon Gospel Concert at Hugh's Room is Feb 28th. This afternoon will feature guests Sharon Riley (Faith Chorale), Suzie Vinnick (The Marigolds, Betty & the Bobs, Vinnick-Sheppard-Harte, Vinnick & Fines), David Wall (The Flying Bulgars, Bourbon Tabernacle Choir) and Ben Whiteley (Flashlight Radio, New Country Rehab). The season 7 Gospel Show Finale on Sunday, March 28th will feature sisters Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy, Pat Patrick, Ben Whiteley, and Bucky Berger (Fathead). Click here for gospel tickets.