Ken Cooke ~ Adelaide Guitarist ~ Weddings/Events profile picture

Ken Cooke ~ Adelaide Guitarist ~ Weddings/Events

About Me

Thanks for visiting my page - my name is Ken Cooke, and I am a local acoustic solo guitarist. I have been a professional musician in and around Adelaide for the last 15 years. During this time, I have performed at such venues as The Adelaide Convention Centre, Skycity, Festival Theatre, The Hyatt Regency, The Hilton International Hotel, The Stamford Plaza, The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Glen Ewin Estate, P.J. O’Brien’s (Adelaide & Melbourne), and many others. I also had a monthly residency during 2004-5 at “Elsie Out Of Africa” restaurant, Glenelg. My playing has so far taken me to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Tamworth (N.S.W.) Music Festival. I perform a wide variety of styles, drawing from the classic songwriters such as Elton John, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Norah Jones, The Eagles, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, U2, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel and many more. The tunes range from traditional favourites ("Canon" and "Cavatina") to modern pop. My guitar playing has proved over the years to be the perfect acoustic backdrop for many weddings, corporate events and functions.Here is what some recent clients had to say about me : " Thanks for playing at my Mother's wedding.....Ken came highly recommended from 3 different people when I was put in charge of music at an important family wedding recently, and we were not disappointed. He was perfect, professional and played brilliantly. Everyone was impressed and I wouldnt hesitate to encourage others to book him for their special occasions." ~Faye Muldoon June 2007 ********"It was great to have you there, and you played beautifully. I've seen a video of the ceremony at it was special to have you accompany my sisters" ~Jarrod Harrison April 2008 ******* for enquiries,pls email me at [email protected]. Thank you, Ken. Guitar MySpace Layouts - Acoustic Guitar MySpace Layouts Guitar MySpace Layouts

My Interests

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Member Since: 18/04/2007
Band Website: www.weddingsa.com/cooke/default.htm
Band Members: I also work with fantastic vocalist Susan FARRANCE, and versatile pianist Paul CHESTER at weddings and events. Song samples of Susan and I ("Crooz" duo) can be heard on the music player. I am also able to provide a second guitarist if required, to play in acoustic duo mode. For further enquiries please ring me on 0419 802 276, or email [email protected].
Influences: Tommy & Phil Emmanuel, Ry Cooder, Earl Klugh, Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Tommy Tedesco.
Sounds Like: These are my original compositions ~ available for purchase as digital downloads at Amazon.com, Itunes and Rhapsody.

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

TESTIMONIALS

Dear Ken,  We just want to thank you for playing the music at our wedding & reception at Sammys on the Marina recently, we were really blessed by the way you flowed with the afternoon, many of the gue...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:20:00 GMT

WEDDING SUPPLIER LINKS

As a wedding guitarist, I have met some great wedding suppliers in my travels. The ones listed below are businesses I have personally worked with, and found them to be reliable & professional.Photogra...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:24:00 GMT

My Contact Details

Please email me at [email protected]  for further enquiries or Phone 0419 802 276 Thanks, Ken
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:03:00 GMT

Songs I perform...

Here is a list of tunes I play regularly :CLASSIC  SONGSHotel California - EaglesBurn For You - John Farnham The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite/Rickie Lee Jones Kissed By A Rose - Seal Yellow - ColdplayAm...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:58:00 GMT