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Ken Salaets

It’s time...

About Me

From here to there, eventually.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/1/2006
Band Website: None yet. Too lazy, cheap and html-challenged.
Band Members: You're lookin' at him.
Influences: Jesus, my families, Mark Hassett, The Beatles and about a zillon other persons, places and things of which I am not even aware.
Sounds Like: An array of other artists, naturally. I've been told that my music has traces of the Fab Four, America, Steve Earle, Bread (!), Alabama, etc. Vocally, I've been told Dylan by more than one person and, frankly, I don't know quite how to take that (wink). Let's just say: "Sounds like a guy who sincerely loves music and songwriting, and making people smile."
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Countdown Commences

Well, well, the Germantown Oktoberfest looms large on the horizon, and we are now kickin' everything in gear.  Jason Byrd, Zach Ladd, Isaac Weiser and yours truly joined forces for the first time...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:26:00 PST

GERMANTOWN OKTOBERFEST 2008!!

I am lining up a fantastic show once again (okay, self-back patting is really uncouth, I admit...).  On the main stage, Zach, Jon and the boys will reconvene The Zachary J Band for an encore perf...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Fri, 30 May 2008 07:34:00 PST

FOR TODAY

Today was a time I never knewBecause I used to live only for yesterdayBut now that I've found you, time is of little essenceBecause I hope for us it is always When you are not here with meThen I can o...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:11:00 PST

The blues have got me good

Okay, so what is it about the blues?  I can't explain it, but there's something about that genre of music that has always spoken straight to my very being.  Hendrix, Clapton, Page,...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:41:00 PST

Happy 2008! Happy High Def Video!

The new year has brought a new addition to the took kit - a Canon XH A1 HD camcorder.  I'm adding a new dimension to the bag of tricks.  Stay tuned...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

2nd 2007 Kenny "Song of the Year" candidate announced

A song by Virginia's own Amy J. Sullivan has been nominated for the 2007 Kenny Song of the Year.  Entitled "If I Must Fade," the song was included in the soundtrack of a Civil War documentar...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:26:00 PST

1st 2007 Kenny "Song of the Year" candidate announced

West Virginia's own The Fox Hunt have added "Murder in My Heart" for our listening pleasure.   The tune has been nominated for the 2007 Kenny Song of the Year.  You can give it a spin (...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:06:00 PST

I meant to do my work today...

That was a line from a movie way back when entitled "Friends."  It was a quaint little film notable more for its Elton John soundtrack than anything else, but I remember being touched by it. ...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:37:00 PST

THE KENNYS ARE COMING!

Well, okay, not quite yet.  The awards show will likely take place in February, but the KS&F braintrust (how's that for a stretch - lol) is already cookin' up categories and candidates. ...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:42:00 PST

KS&F Presents @ the Rockville Austin Grill

Worked out an arrangement with Steve at the Rockville Austin Grill to bring the "Ken Salaets & Friends" community down the road a piece and set up shop there on Monday nights.  Steve really l...
Posted by Ken Salaets on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:32:00 PST