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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 been awarded a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime Achievement recognition from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. He has also been nominated for 7 Juno awards and 14 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.

 


Local 1000 Retreat & Nova Scotia...

Local 1000 Retreat 2011
 
LOCAL 1000 NEWS... This week (May 14th to 17th) is the 2nd annual Local 1000 Retreat at the beautiful Highlander Research & Education Centre in Tennessee.  Workshops, singings, breakout sessions, and special events for all Canadian and American members of Local 1000, The Traveling Musicians' Union, (AFM).  See what fun we had last year. Can you spot the Canadian vice president of Local 1000? Ken would be happy to discuss with you any questions you may have about joining the musicians' union.
 
CONCERT NEWS...  Next up will be a mini-tour in Nova Scotia. Ken will be performing at the Union Street Cafe in Berwick (May 24), Le Club de Clare - Le Club social de Clare in Little Brook (May 25) and the Pearl Theatre in Lunenburg (May 26).  Kim Wempe is opening  in Lunenburg.  This is the rescheduled concert date with the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society from last Fall when Ken was hospitalized.  Click on Shows for more info. 
 
GOSPEL MUSIC NEWS... Click on Ken's Gospel Music page for more info about Ken's upcoming summer festival appearances. We're heading out to Vancouver and Ancaster.  
 
 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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