Ken Whiteley

THIS SATURDAY! Ken and bassist Dennis Pendrith will be part of the first annual Spirit of Yorkville Festival at the Pilot Tavern, 22 Cumberland St. Ken’s set starts at 1 p.m. Also sharing the bill are Brian Gladstone, Tony Quarrington, Fergus Hambleton, Klas Van Graft, Beverley Robertson. Afternoon show tickets $15. at www.spiritofyorkville.com

THIS SATURDAY! Ken and bassist Terry Wilkins offer up a few songs at the 2nd annual Toronto GMO-Free Festival in Christie Pits. Come join the celebration of Ontario’s rapidly growing non-GMO organic food movement. Ken and Terry go on stage at 3 p.m. but the event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with speakers and an organic farmer’s market.

THIS SATURDAY! Ken recently produced the debut recording of a fantastic new Toronto-based indie-folk band, Crooked House Road. Their music flows with delicious lush harmonies, captivating storytelling, a bluesy backdrop and a modern indie feel. You can pick up the CD starting 8 p.m. Saturday night at the Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. Tickets $10 in advance from the band’s website or $12 at the door.

Ken Whiteley and the Beulah Band’s new self-titled CD is now available from Ken’s Store.

MAY 27! An Artists’ Affair Inspiried by Glen Gould.A fundraising gala in support of the Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre and Artists’ Health Alliance. Hosted by Heather Bambrick with performances by Marc Jordan, Robert Scott, Broadsway, RH Thomson, Shawn Byfield, Ken Whiteley, Glenn Gould Remix Project. Wed., May 27 at The Carlu, 444 Yonge St., 7th Floor, Toronto. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.

Today @ 2 p.m. Ontario Scene Festival,May 10 at NAC Fourth Stage, Ottawa. Ken hosts the gospel matinee concert extravaganza featuring guest vocalists The Fabulous Levy Sisters, Sharon Riley, Samantha Martin, with harp virtuoso Mike Stevens and the Beulah Band. You may buy a festival pass or just this concert. Tickets at the door.

Ken Whiteley and the Beulah Band’s new self-titled CD is available from Ken’s Store.

This Sunday @ 2 p.m. Ontario Scene Festival,May 10 at NAC Fourth Stage, Ottawa. Ken hosts the gospel matinee concert featuring guest vocalists The Fabulous Levy Sisters, Sharon Riley, Samantha Martin, with harp virtuoso Mike Stevens and the Beulah Band. You may buy a festival pass or just this concert. Tickets on sale now.

Ken Whiteley and the Beulah Band’s new self-titled CD is available from Ken’s Store.

Tonight! Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday in style with stories and songs from Ken Whiteley, Tannis Slimmon, Evalyn Parry, James Keelaghan, Bill Heffernan and JerryGray of The Travellers with Mike Daley. Featuring musical accompaniment by Paul Mills and David Pepe Celia and hosted by David Newland on Sunday, May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.A benefit for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

Tonight! For all of our London friends,Ken, bassist Ben Whiteley and drummer Bucky Berger will be performing with the London Pro Musica Choir under the direction of mezzo-soprano Vicki St. Pierre Saturday, May 2 at Aeolian Hall. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickes and more info, visit www.londonpromusica.ca/

Sunday! Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday in style with stories and songs from Ken Whiteley, Tannis Slimmon, Evalyn Parry, James Keelaghan, Bill Heffernan and JerryGray of The Travellers with Mike Daley. Featuring musical accompaniment by Paul Mills and David Pepe Celia and hosted by David Newland on Sunday, May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.A benefit for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band‘s CDrelease concert at The Tranzac Club. It was great to share our new songs and birthday cake with you. A special shoutout and thanks to the special guests Jenny Whiteley and Mose Scarlett and also the surprise guest Fred Penner. Thanks to Lizzy and Shari plus Robbie, Colin, Sarah and all the Tranzac staff for helping to make the evening run so smoothly. If you missed the party, you may order the CD from Ken’s Store.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band‘s CDrelease concert at The Tranzac Club. It was great to share our new songs and birthday cake with you. A special shoutout and thanks to the special guests Jenny Whiteley and Mose Scarlett and also the surprise guest Fred Penner. Thanks to Ellen, Elsa, Lizzy and Shari plus Robbie, Colin, Sara and all the Tranzac staff for helping to make the evening run so smoothly. If you missed the party, you may order the CD from Ken’s Store.

This Saturday! For all of our London friends,Ken, bassist Ben Whiteley and drummer Bucky Berger will be performing with the London Pro Musica Choir under the direction of mezzo-soprano Vicki St. Pierre on May 2 at Aeolian Hall. For tickes and more info, visit www.londonpromusica.ca/

This Sunday! Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday in style with stories and songs from Ken Whiteley, Tannis Slimmon, Evalyn Parry, James Keelaghan, Bill Heffernan and JerryGray of The Travellers with Mike Daley. Featuring musical accompaniment by Paul Mills and David Pepe Celia and hosted by David Newland on May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.A benefit for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

TONIGHT! It’s Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band‘s Toronto CD release concert at the Tranzac Club (Brunswick Ave, just south of Bloor St) with special guests Jenny Whiteley and Mose Scarlett. We’ll also be celebrating Ken’s birthday with cake for everyone. Please bring your own plate and fork. $20 & $10 admission at the door tonight. Doors open at 7:15pm. Music starts at 8pm. If you can’t make it out to the show you may pick up the new CD from Ken’s Store. To book the band contact Nicole Rochefort at AIM Artists in Motion Booking Agency.

This Saturday! For all of our London friends,Ken, bassist Ben Whiteley and drummer Bucky Berger will be performing with the London Pro Musica Choir under the direction of mezzo-soprano Vicki St. Pierre on May 2 at Aeolian Hall. For tickes and more info, visit www.londonpromusica.ca/

This Sunday! Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday in style with stories and songs from Ken Whiteley, Tannis Slimmon, Evalyn Parry, James Keelaghan, Bill Heffernan and JerryGray of The Travellers with Mike Daley. Featuring musical accompaniment by Paul Mills and David Pepe Celia and hosted by David Newland on May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.A benefit for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

Just announced! Ontario Scene Festival,May 10, 2 p.m. at NAC Fourth Stage, Ottawa. Ken hosts the gospel matinee concert featuring guest vocalists The Fabulous Levy Sisters, Sharon Riley, Samantha Martin, with harp virtuoso Mike Stevens and the Beulah Band. You may buy a festival pass or just this concert. Tickets on sale now!

You won’t want to miss Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band‘s Toronto CD release concert on Wed., April 29 at The Tranzac Club with special guests Jenny Whiteley and Mose Scarlett. We’ll also be celebrating Ken’s birthday with cake for everyone. Get your tickets to the show at kenwhiteley.brownpapertickets.com. If you can’t wait to get your copy of the CD until then, you may order it today from Ken’s Store! To book the band contact Nicole Rochefort at AIM Artists in Motion Booking Agency.

For all of our London friends,Ken, bassist Ben Whiteley and drummer Bucky Berger will be performing with the London Pro Musica Choir under the direction of mezzo-soprano Vicki St. Pierre on May 2 at Aeolian Hall. For tickes and more info, visit www.londonpromusica.ca/

Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday in style with stories and songs from Ken Whiteley, Tannis Slimmon, Evalyn Parry, James Keelaghan, Bill Heffernan and JerryGray of The Travellers with Mike Daley. Featuring musical accompaniment by Paul Mills and David Pepe Celia and hosted by David Newland on May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.A benefit for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

Just announced! Ontario Scene Festival,May 10, 2 p.m. at NAC Fourth Stage, Ottawa. Ken hosts the gospel matinee concert featuring guest vocalists The Fabulous Levy Sisters, Sharon Riley, Samantha Martin, with harp virtuoso Mike Stevens and the Beulah Band. You may buy a festival pass or just this concert. Tickets on sale now!

The Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society presents The Winter Blues Series with Ken Whiteley on April 16. Tickets are available from the Crow’s Nest, Hasty Market (Cranberry Mews), Mad Dogs Coffee & Vinyl, Theatre Collingwood, Matilda Swanson Gallery or through PayPal from the Collingwood Jazz & Blues website.

Join Ken at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor St W) on Tuesday, March 31st for the showing of the film “This Ain’t No Mouse Music”. Roots music icon Chris Strachwitz, founder of Arhoolie Records, has fought back against corporate “mouse music” since 1960. This Ain’t No Mouse Music follows Strachwitz from Texas to New Orleans, Cajun country, and Appalachia, on his passionate quest to find the musical soul of America.There will be a post-screening Q&A and short performance by Ken Whiteley, moderated by Mervon Mehta, The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Executive Director of Performing Arts.