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Kenneth J. Stelly

There's a time for everything under the sun

About Me


ABOUT ME:
I am an eclectic songwriter/producer/recording artist in the South Bay region of California. I'm a self-taught guitarist/pianist/harmonica player with some delving experience in other forms of instrumentation. I've done collaborative work with other up and coming Indie Artists. I had some involvement in local churches functioning as a music director, soloist and praise & worship leader. I'm also the founder of Wonway Records, providing full services for aspiring artists and musicians.
INTERESTS:
Spending time with my family, church, songwriting and recording music, skating at the beach, mixed martial arts/stick & sword fighting, computers, graphic design, teaching children's church, reading while enjoying a good, crisp Pink Lady apple, kayaking, website design, going to the movies.
WHO I'D LIKE TO MEET?
Anyone and everyone's WELCOME! Networking with other artists & musicians.
MUSIC:
Audioslave ¦ Air Supply ¦ Brian Wilson ¦ Bootsy's Rubber Band ¦ Parliament ¦ DamagePlan ¦ John Denver ¦ Dream Theater ¦ Mozart ¦ Chopin ¦ Tchachovski ¦ Bach ¦ Beethoven ¦ Fleetwood Mac ¦ Led Zepplin ¦ AC/DC ¦ Rush ¦ REO Speedwagon ¦ STYX ¦ Heart ¦ The Beach Boys ¦ Maroon 5 ¦ Red Hot Chili Peppers ¦ The Police ¦ Crosby, Stills & Nash ¦ Aerosmith ¦ Boston ¦ Jim Croce ¦ James Taylor ¦ Sly and the Family Stone ¦ Rage Against The Machine ¦ Carly Simon ¦ Joe Satriani ¦ Steve Vai ¦ Eric Johnson ¦ Sound Garden ¦ Tony MacAlpine ¦ Pantera ¦ System Of A Down ¦ Van Halen ¦ Santana ¦ Tupac Shakur ¦ Ohio Players (the list goes on and on).
MUSICAL ATTRIBUTES:
During the late 70's, Ken was a keyboardist for a local cover band named "Black Pearl". They were under the musical mentorship of the band members from the 70s hit R&B group, "ROSE ROYCE". Jam sessions with these seasoned professionals prepared the budding, local group for public appearances. In the 80s, Ken led two Christian Rock bands who "rocked the house" at local churches and community events in the South Bay area. Ken also served as a Praise & Worship leader for youth and singles groups, and was a soloist for the Sunday morning services in addition to teaching classical guitar classes to members of his home church. The 90s was a decade of growth and expansion for Ken as an artist. He was a multi-instrumentalist for a Manhattan Beach pop rock group. Kens multi-tasked performances included playing electric 12-string guitar, keyboard, harmonica and backup vocal. The group played several local venues, which included being an opening act for guitarist CRAIG CHAQUICO of "Jefferson Starship" fame & VINCE NEIL of Motley Crue fame. During this decade, Ken enrolled himself in two Recording Engineering Schools. He assisted in recording sessions with some of the top names in music and film like PATTI LABELLE, JOHN JORGENSON, ANDY WILLIAMS, JIM BELUSHI, MARTIKA, JULIE ANDREWS, LOU RAWLS, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS, RALPH MACCHIO, SCOTT BAIO, MICHAEL MADSEN, BOBBY MATOS, CAROLE KING, SUSIE HANSEN, LOUIS BELLSON (just to name a few). He also continued serving local churches as a praise & worship leader throughout the turn of the millennium. In 2005, Kenneth's debut CD "CHOICES" pulls out all stops as a single artist effort. Ken pushes the envelope of full recording production as songwriter, producer, composer, engineer, vocal performer and multi-instrumentalist. "CHOICES" delivers an exciting and refreshing artistic fusion of rock, funk, pop, jazz, classical, rap, R&B (just to name a few), to the world of Inspirational Music. Through excellent musicianship, it says what needs to be said to a society that's ever evolving.
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THANKS - YOU GUYS ARE GREAT
KENNETH

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/19/2006
Band Website: kennethjstelly.com
Band Members: ALL ME on: All lead & background vocals.
All instrumentation, which includes: Electric & acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussion, piano, keyboards and harmonica.

All songs were written, composed, produced, engineered & digitally edited by Kenneth J. Stelly.

Mastering by the musically renowned, BRIAN FRIEDMAN (of IKE & TINA TURNER fame)

Influences: I believe we are products of what we listen to throughout our lives. (SEE "MUSIC" SECTION)
Sounds Like:

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Kenneth J. Stelly is a proud supporter of the:

Providing assistance to the Hurricane Katrina victims through a portion of the proceeds from the sales of his "CHOICES" CD.

Consumer Reviews: "CHOICES" CD
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Record Label: Wonway Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

When The Right One Becomes The Wrong One

At some point in every adults life, there's a quest for that special person to complete us...that right person, if you will.  We all know that "nobody's perfect", but in the back of our minds we ...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:24:00 PST

POSEURS

Well folks, this is one topic I may be risking getting flack for, but it's something I feel is worth expressing.  So, I enter this topic with no apologies; no disclaimers. POSEURS.  MyS...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:52:00 PST

Coming Soon In 2008

 Coming 2008! A Journey Into The Mind, Heart & Soul of Kenneth J. Stelly First of all, I would like to thank all of you who have supported me by purchasing my "CHOICES" CD, downloads &a...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:14:00 PST

Consumer Reviews: "Choices" CD

Consumer Reviews: "CHOICES" CD CD Baby / Tower Records / Best Buy / Amazon.com  CRANKIN' CDReviewer: William S.I've been listening to "Kick It Off" and I flippin' LOVE it man! I dunno how to cat...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:15:00 PST

Missing My Mom and Dad...

My parents are deceased.  It's been some time now.  My dad died from lung cancer in 1979 and my mom died of a massive heart attack in 1984. Suffering the death of  loved ones is never e...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 01:32:00 PST

When Things Become Anew...

We all go through the refining fire, An inevitability for all with a true desire,Grasping tightly to what's precious and dear,An inner strength of One's voice saying, "do not fear",The tempest's fury ...
Posted by Kenneth J. Stelly on Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:36:00 PST