Tempered by experience and fueled by passion, Ken Dunn’s music "sneaks into you feet, heart, and soul." - No Depression
Distilling disparate life experiences into a proficient set of musical skills, Ken's unique songs and stories take audiences on a healing journey of love and self-discovery. With decades of touring and nine critically acclaimed albums to his credit, Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core.
Many thanks to Gerry Goodfriend, host of Folk Directions at CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal (every Thursday morning 9-11 am ET on CKUT and the web) for these three archived shows from May 2020. This first episode from May 7 features music by Gretchen Peters, Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrup, Rose Cousins, Stan Rogers, Pharis & Jason Romero, along with yours truly, and many others.
Tune in this Thursday, November 5 at noon ET. I will be featured on Ron Olesko's "Artist in Residence" series on Folk Music Notebook. There will also be an “encore” broadcast at 6pm ET and again at midnight and 6am ET on Friday morning, November 6.
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I remain awestruck as this tiny microbe continues to transform civilization as we know it. Here in the relatively safe confines of my home studio, music continues to nourish my aching soul and keep the flame of hope alive.
My intention in creating this new video archive series is to catalogue the songs that I have written over the past several decades in live, intimate, solo performances. I hope you find some worthwhile connection in these creations. Love and peace to you all!
First up is the first song on my most recent album "Ashes in the Morning"... It's called "King High Tide"...
I hope this finds you all, my dear friends and fans, safe and sound as we continue to navigate these difficult waters together. Anna, Louie, and I have moved back to Ontario and settled into homesteading, missing our life in B.C. but grateful for the opportunity to be closer to our families, and enjoying the comfort of our home province.
Given the cancellation of all touring, and the decided lack of work in general, I am spending my days with loved ones and re-acquainting myself with the art of organic gardening. Growing our own food has been a meditative experience, nurturing not only body, but soul as well.
I am forever grateful for the wonderful reception that Ashes in the Morning has received since its debut in May. To everyone who has purchased a copy, tuned in via streaming or radio, to the DJs who have kept me in their playlists and on the charts, and to the reviewers who have introduced me to their audiences - Thank You !!
Respite from the road has inspired a flow of musical creation and a renewed appreciation for the impact that this gift called music has had on my life. I am also embracing this opportunity to learn about, and nurture community via the online world more. As a result, I've been working on a new video series which I will share with you in the coming months.
Once again, thank you for your continued support. It is appreciated more than you might imagine. Best wishes for your continued health, safety, and happiness. Redemption is just beyond the hairpin turn ahead.
Here's hoping everyone is safe and sound out there! I sure do miss performing live, but I'm so grateful for the response "Ashes in the Morning" has been getting on the airwaves! Many thanks to everyone who has purchased the album, live streamed on iTunes or Spotify, and all the supportive Folk DJs out there! Check out "Ashes in the Morning" here
At present, the Canada-U.S. border remains closed to non-essential traffic (including us poor musicians)! Unfortunately, given the circumstances, I will not be able to secure my U.S. work visa for 2020-2021.
It is therefore with a heavy heart that I must cancel my upcoming 2020-2021 U.S. tour in support of my new album "Ashes in the Morning".
On the plus side, I am looking forward to producing an online concert series over the next year, and have a number of radio shows lined up.
Let us all hope for a brighter future with the joy of live music ringing in our ears, and hugs all round!
Peace, Love, and Music, Ken
In these challenging times, when we are all feeling so isolated, I am thankful for the music which keeps us together! It's wonderful to know that people are still listening to music and I am grateful to those that have taken the time, and made the effort to review "Ashes in the Morning".... Peace, Love, and Music Always !!
‘Ashes In The Morning’ is a phenomenal album with glowing notes and deserves the highest recognition among the music community.
- Jimmy Rae, Skope Magazine, USA
"This is quite a sincere effort by an engaging troubadour."
- John Apice, Americana Highways
"A very inspiring album"
- Remo Ricaldone, Planet Country, Italy
"A stentorian voiced folkie…finding strength through speaking truth"
- Chris Spectre, Midwest Record Review, USA
I must say I'm honoured "Ashes in the Morning" is being featured as Album of the Week, beginning May 8, 2020 on Blues and Roots Radio. Check it out if you're in need of a little Covid relief... Stay safe, healthy, and happy folks 🎶💕☮
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new album "Ashes in the Morning" by Trespass Music today, May 1, 2020.
It is also available on most streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, and most major online retailers.
And of course, if you would like a physical copy, I'd love for you to order a signed CD or Vinyl LP directly from me!
I feel very passionate about this record, which I view as a clarion call to embrace love, compassion, hope, gratitude, and non-violent activism as positive change agents in this unprecedented and challenging era of pandemics, climate change, species loss, and upheaval on so many levels.
I hope this music serves to inspire positive change both within ourselves and the fragile world we share 🎶💕
Dear Friends,
As mentioned in my previous blog post, I believe that despite the suffering and loss we are currently experiencing, there is an unprecedented opportunity to heal and forge positive new beginnings.
Toward this end I have created an album of music that embraces love, compassion, hope, gratitude, and non-violent activism as change agents in this challenging era of pandemics, climate change, species loss, and upheaval on so many levels. I hope the music contained herein serves to inspire positive change both within ourselves and the fragile world we share.
"Ashes in the Morning” is my 9th album in the past 25 years and it will be released by Trespass Music on May 1.
Although the album will be available on all digital platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music, I would appreciate pre-orders directly from my Crowdfunding Page to help offset production costs.
My very best wishes to you all. Please stay safe and keep your hearts open!
I was looking forward to joining the great Buffalo singer/songwriter and host Davey O., along with Alan Whitney, and Chris Bethmann for this in-the-round edition of "Nickel City Sessions" at Nickel City Frets. Another gig gone viral, so to speak.
Now in its eleventh year, The Living Room Coffeehouse at the Mason Congregational Church in Mason, New Hampshire is a monthly community event that features an ever-changing mix of area musicians, poets, and spoken word artists. I was looking forward to being the feature performer, bringing musical love to this wonderful community! However, due to Covid-19 I was unable to obtain my U.S. work visa for 2020-2021.