Ken Dunn
Singer/Songwriter
NEW ALBUM: TIME AND SPACE
Ken's new album, "Time and Space" is now finished and available on CD. The project, which was begun in January of this year, was completed over the summer. The album brings many of the same people together, who made "Precious Life" such as success. Once again, the record was produced by veteran Karen Kane, and combines the sounds of a string quartet with more traditional folk arrangements. Returning musicians include Denny Kennedy on harmony vocals, Roly Platt on harmonicas, Randall Hill on mandolin, and Carol Rowe on viola. Carol also wrote the string arrangements for the "Good Friday String Quartet" which is featured on half the fourteen songs. Wayne DeAdder on bass, and Steve Kennedy, saxophone player for "Lighthouse" round out the roster of excellent musicians. Check out the "Recordings" page for more information, or, you can Order It Now! ANOTHER SUMMER OF FESTIVALS ENDS Between trips to Toronto to record "Time and Space", Ken had a busy summer playing festivals and other gigs across Ontario, including a 4,000km trek to Ear Falls, near Kenora to play four shows at the fabulous "Trout Forest Music Festival". A much needed break from performing is planned prior to heading out on the road again in support of the new album. HOME AGAIN Back home after a successful tour of eastern Ontario, Ken will be playing with Don Bray at the Sing Out! Cafe in Durham on May 13, and the Boathouse Tea Room in Kitchener on June 8. Check the performances page for details! EASTERN ONTARIO TOUR Ken will be playing in Eastern Ontario from April 25-30. Check out the "Performances" page for details! SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO TOUR BEGINS Ken kicks off a tour of Southwestern Ontario with a radio show on CFRU in Guelph on March 24. Check out the performances page for details! BACK FROM BELIZE Ken returned from Belize on March 23. The musical highlight of the trip was definitely having the opportunity to play the guitar Richie Havens played at Woodstock! The old beat-up Guild, complete with a picture of Richie with the instrument at Woodstock, was offered for an impromptu suppertime show at the Black Rock Jungle Lodge near San Ignacio by its owner John, the congenial proprieter. Definitely, a once in a lifetime gig! UPCOMING SHOWS A number of new concerts and radio shows in March and April have recently been added in Hamilton, Kitchener, Guelph, Durham, Markdale and Ottawa. Check out the "Performances" page for more details! STUDIO UPDATES March 5/00 Ken returned to Umbrella Sound on February 11 to continue recording tunes for the new album. Bassist/guitarist Wayne DeAdder laid down a number of bass and guitar parts on February 28. Carol Rowe, viola player with the National Ballet of Canada is currently working on string quartet arrangements for a number of the songs. January 28/00 Ken returned to the studio to record a new CD on January 13 and 14 at Umbrella Sound in Toronto. Eleven new original songs were recorded, as well as Townes van Zandt's "Flying Shoes" and the traditional "He Was A Friend of Mine". Ken will co-produce the new CD with Karen Kane. Ken will return to the studio on February 11 to continue work on the recording, which has an expected release date sometime early summer.
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