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MY DAILY FIND INTERVIEW
Check out this interview with Kenny in the latest edition of My Daily Find, the online news magazine for the San Fernando Valley.
ROB THOMAS CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on cradlesong, the latest CD from Rob Thomas, in stores June 30.
THE ZEP SET AT THE CAT CLUB- JUNE 26 + JULY 3
The Zep Set will be performing at the Cat Club in West Hollywood on Friday, June 26 and on Friday, July 3. The band includes Kenny along with Mitch Perry, Chas West and Sean McNabb, performing a set of Led Zeppelin music at midnight. July 3 is Mitch's birthday so be sure to come out and join in the celebration! The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit www.myspace.com/thecatclub. And check out The Zep Set band at www.myspace.com/thezepset and on YouTube.
TLC'S "LA INK"
Kenny will appear on an upcoming episode of the TLC's "LA Ink" program. Air dates and other details will be posted as soon as they become available so be sure to check back!
HOLLYWOOD EXCLUSIVE COLUMN
A feature on Kenny is included in the nationally syndicated Hollywood Exclusive column, in which he talks about touring with John Fogerty and other upcoming projects.
MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL
Kenny was voted the #3 Pop Drummer and #4 Studio Drummer in the latest Modern Drummer Magazine Readers Poll. This marks the 23rd consecutive year that Kenny has been named in the annual poll. For complete results check out the July 2009 issue of Modern Drummer.
JOHN FOGERTY TOUR - SPRING and SUMMER 2009
Kenny joins John Fogerty for shows in the USA, Canada and Europe during May, June and July. For tour dates and other details click here.
DRUM CLINIC - JUNE 4
On Thursday, June 4, 2009 Kenny will give a drum clinic in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
To read an article with more details about the event, click here.
JASON SADITES CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on Weve, the latest CD from Jason Sadites, released on May 28.
J.R. RICHARDS CD
Dishwalla singer/songwriter J.R. Richards' solo debut album A Beautiful End, with Kenny on drums, was released on May 26 and is available now through iTunes and other digital music services including Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster and AOL. The CD can also be purchased at his official website www.jrrichardsmusic.com/. To read more about the album, click here.
JOE COCKER TOUR
In April and May Kenny joins Joe Cocker for concerts in the USA and Canada. For more information visit cocker.com or ticketmaster.com.
April 17: St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
April 18: Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Ampitheatre
April 19: Orlando, FL – Downtown Orlando
April 22: Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
April 23: Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Saenger Theatre
April 24: New Orleans, LA - N.O. Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 26: New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
April 28: Waterbury, CT – Palace Theatre
April 29: Engelwood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center
May 1: Rama, Ontario Canada – Casino Rama
May 2: Rama, Ontario Canada – Casino Rama
May 4: Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
May 5: Buffalo, NY - University at Buffalo Center for the Arts
May 7: Windsor, Ontario, Canada - Caesar's Windsor
May 8: Harris, MI - Island Casino
May 9: Harris, MI - Island Casino
Concert review: The Windsor Star (Ontario, Canada)
NUVO MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
An interview with Kenny is featured in the May 6 edition of Indianapolis alternative newsweekly Nuvo Magazine. To read the article online click here.
JASON MICHAEL CARROLL CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on Growing Up is Getting Old, the latest CD from Jason Michael Carroll, released on April 28.
DRUM CLINIC - DALLAS, GA - APRIL 25
On Saturday, April 25 Kenny will give a drum clinic in Dallas, Georgia. The event begins at 12:30 PM and Kenny's clinic is at 3:30 PM. The location is:
Hope Church
1970 Marietta Hwy.
Dallas, GA 30157
RHYTHM MAGAZINE COLUMN
Be sure to check out Kenny's new monthly Drum Diaries column in Rhythm Magazine! His first column appears in the April 2009 issue of the magazine. Also featured in April is an article about Kenny's gig in the house band for the Obama Presidental Inaugural Concert in Washington DC.
KENNY ON TWITTER
Kenny is now on Twitter and will be sending out 'tweets' from time to time so be sure to check him out and become a follower! His profile is at: https://twitter.com/AronoffOFFICIAL or https://twitter.com/Uncommon53.
"LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" - WITH ROBBIE KRIEGER AND RAY MANZAREK
Kenny joins Daryl Hall along with Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek of The Doors for Episode 18 of Live From Daryl's House. The monthly internet webcast features Daryl Hall performing with friends and colleagues, including the latest in up-and-coming artists as well as veteran acts. To view the episode visit Live from Daryl's House.com. And to read an article about the project including an interview with the musicians, click here.
DISHWALLA'S J.R. RICHARDS - SOLO DEBUT CD
J.R. Richards highly anticipated debut solo CD, A Beautiful End is set for release on May 26. Recorded at Henson Studios in Los Angeles, the CD features Kenny on drums along with guitarist Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney), bass player Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction), Phil X (Powder) and engineer Steve Churchyard, (INXS). For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/vocaltrix.
BERNIE WILLIAMS CD
Moving Forward, the new CD from guitarist/songwriter and famed New York Yankee Bernie Williams was released on April 14. The CD follows his critically acclaimed debut The Journey Within. Both feature Kenny on drums along with renowned sessions musicians. The new CD also features guest appearances By Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Patti Scialfa and Dave Koz. To read a review of the CD click here.
PIT DRUM CLINIC/MASTERCLASS - L.A. - APRIL 14
Kenny will be giving a drum clinic & masterclass at the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in Los Angeles, 11 AM - 1 PM 12 on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
MY TURN - THE SOUND 100.3 FM/LOS ANGELES - SUNDAY, APRIL 12
On Sunday, April 12, Kenny was the featured guest on the My Turn radio program, on The Sound, 100.3 FM in Los Angeles. My Turn is a unique program where artists take over The Sound airwaves, acting as DJ and picking their own music for the program. The show airs commercial free from 6 -7 PM (PT). To see Kenny's playlist for the program and an exclusive video interview, , click here.
JAKE OWEN - ACM AWARD
Congratulations to Jake Owen on being named Top New Male Vocalist at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, presented on April 5 in Las Vegas and broadcast on CBS-TV. Kenny's drumming can be heard on his most recent CD, Easy Does It, as well as his debut CD, Startin' with Me.
VIC FIRTH AD
Kenny's in good company in the latest ad for the Vic Firth Signature Series drumsticks!
JOE COCKER SHOW - NCAA FINAL FOUR
Kenny will be performing with Joe Cocker at a free concert sponsored by CBS at the Fillmore Detroit, on April 6 during the NCAA Final Four weekend. Also performing will be Train and O.A.R.
THE ZEP SET AT THE CAT CLUB- MARCH 16, 13, 20 + 27
The Zep Set will be performing at the Cat Club in West Hollywood on March 16, 13, 20 and 27. The band includes Kenny along with Mitch Perry, Chas West and Sean McNabb, performing a set of Led Zeppelin music at midnight. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit www.myspace.com/thecatclub. And check out The Zep Set band at www.myspace.com/thezepset and on YouTube.
CLUB VODKA AT THE KNITTING FACTORY - FEBRUARY 28
On Saturday, February 28 Kenny joins Mitch Perry in The Alterknit Loung at Club Vodka at The Knitting Factory. The club is located at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. Show starts at midnight. For information visit clubvodka.com.
JAKE OWEN CD
Kenny's drumming can be heard on Easy Does It, the latest CD from Jake Owen, released on February 24, 2009. To read a recent interview with Jake, click here.
THE CAT CLUB- FEBRUARY 27
On Friday, February 27 Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/thecatclub.
JON BON JOVI SHOW - NJ
Kenny performs with Jon Bon Jovi and Friends at a special show on February 23 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
Tickets are sold out for this Fan Club members-only event. Click here for more details.
OFF THE RECORD WITH JOE BENSON RADIO SHOW
Kenny's feature interview on Westwood One's Off The Record with Joe Benson is scheduled to air nationally the weekend of February 21-22, 2009.
KLOS-FM, 95.5 in Los Angeles will air the program Sunday night (2/22) at 9pm PST. Check your local station for air times and visit unclejoe.com for more information!
TAMA TRACKMASTER SNARE DRUMS VIDEO
Click here to watch a new video of Kenny discussing his line of Tama Trackmaster signature snare drums.
SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB- FEBRUARY 14
On Saturday, February 14 Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/thecatclub.
"50 WINTERS LATER" CONCERT
On February 2 Kenny joined an all-star house band for the 50 Winters Later concert, part of a weeklong series of events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Winter Dance Party, where rock and roll pioneers Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens played their final concert on February 2, 1959.
Presented by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Surf Ballroom & Museum, the concert featured Kenny and bandmembers Hutch Hutchinson, Bobby Keys, Chuck Leavell and Dan Neale performing with artists including Graham Nash, Dave Mason, Joe Ely, Delbert McClinton, The Crickets, Peter and Gordon, Bobby Vee, Wanda Jackson, and Tommy Allsup.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recently added the Surf Ballroom to its list of designated rock 'n' roll landmarks.
For more about the show and the week-long series of events check out these news stories:
ABC News
Des Moines Register
Iowa Globe Gazette
CMT.com
The Cherokee Chronicle
Also be sure to visit the event website at 50winterslater.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB- FEBRUARY 6
On February 6 Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/thecatclub.
KTTV FOX 11 NEWS - LA
Fox 11 News in Los Angeles featured a profile of Kenny on January 27. Click here to check out a YouTube video of the segment in which he talks about playing at the "We Are One" Obama inaugural concert in Washington DC, along with video footage from the concert as well as from a recent gig the Cat Club in LA.
KENNY PERFORMS AT OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION CONCERT
Kenny was behind the drum kit for a nationally televised concert, “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" on Sunday, January 18, 2009 in Washington, DC.
President Obama and Vice President Biden were in attendance and spoke at the event, which was free and open to the public. As part of the backing band led by music director and arranger Rob Mathes, Kenny performed with Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Bettye LaVette, Jennifer Nettles, Usher, Shakira, will.i.am, and others. Among those reading historical passages were Tom Hanks, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington.
The concert was broadcast on HBO.
Check out an interview with Kenny about the concert on AOL/Netscape Celebrity News and an article in the Bloomington Herald-Times. And visit the Rhythm Magazine blog where Kenny talks about the concert and shares some photos.
Also be sure to click on Kenny's Blog for photos and to read more about the show. Additional photos can be seen at the Herald-Times photo gallery.
MESSAGE FROM KENNY ABOUT MYSPACE
Hi....I want to let everyone know that my MySpace page has changed due to technical problems. My new page is at www.myspace.com/kennyaronoffofficial. I apologize that I have not been able to respond to friend requests and messages at my previous Myspace during the past month. Please be sure to update your bookmarks and send me a friend request at the new page!
DAVID GRISSOM CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on 10,000 Feet, the latest CD from David Grissom, available now on CDBaby.com. To read a review check out GuitarJamDaily.com.
JOHN FOGERTY CD and DVD DUE IN 2009
Two new John Fogerty releases are due out in 2009. Both feature Kenny on drums and include a new album, titled John Fogerty: The Return of The Blue Ridge Rangers, and the DVD John Fogerty: Comin' Down the Road. The DVD chronicles Fogerty's 2008 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, as well as his life and career. An exclusive video preview can be seen on JohnFogerty.com.
Release dates for both are still pending and more details will be posted soon. To read a Billboard magazine article about these projects, click here.
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWS AT THE CAT CLUB- JANUARY 23 and 30
On January 23 and 30, Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/thecatclub.
"JOHN MELLENCAMP: HOMEWARD BOUND" SPECIAL REAIRS THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
The Biography Channel documentary special "Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp" will be re-aired on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The 90-minute program visits Mellencamp’s hometown of Seymour and features interviews with band members including Kenny, as well as childhood friends and other key people in his life, along with archival footage, personal photos, and bonus concert performances. According to producer Anthony Uro, the documentary “really gives viewers an in-depth look at the John Mellencamp most people don’t see, because it’s not only about John, the successful rock star, it also paints a very detailed picture of John’s early life and career before he was famous, and the people, places, and events that shaped him as a person and as an artist.” For more information visit Biography.com.
LEWIS AND FLOORWAX SHOW - MONDAY, JANUARY 19
Kenny joins Lewis and Floorwax on their radio show on The Fox, 103.5 on Monday, January 19. To hear the archived interview visit the Lewis and Floorwax website.
BOB & TOM RADIO SHOW - MONDAY, JANUARY 19
The Bob & Tom Show features a call-in interview with Kenny on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 9:30 AM. The show airs across the USA on syndicated radio stations. Visit the Bob & Tom website for your local station information, and to listen to highlights and archived shows and for other features, sign up for a VIP All Access Pass.
"LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" WEBCAST
Kenny plays with Daryl Hall and special guest Kevin Rudolf on Episode 14 of Live From Daryl's House. The monthly internet webcast from his residence in New York features Daryl performing with friends and colleagues, including the latest in up-and-coming artists as well as veteran acts. To view the episode visit livefromdarylshouse.com.
BOB & TOM RADIO SHOW - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
The Bob & Tom Show features a call-in interview with Kenny on Thursday, January 15 at 9 AM. The show airs across the USA on syndicated radio stations. Visit the Bob & Tom website for your local station information, and to listen to highlights and archived shows and for other features, sign up for a VIP All Access Pass.
LEWIS AND FLOORWAX SHOW - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
Kenny joins Lewis and Floorwax on their radio show on The Fox, 103.5 on Thursday, January 15 at 9:30 AM (E/T). The show is streamed live on the show website.
20TH ANNUAL GUITAR CENTER DRUM-OFF - JANUARY 10, 2009
The 2008 Guitar Center Drum-off finals were held Saturday, January 10 at the historic Music Box at Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Kenny was among the judges along with Taylor Hawkins, The Rev, Danny Carey, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Drew Hester, Atom Willard, Alan White, and Frank Zummo. Candidates from a field of 5,000 survived contests at hundreds of Guitar Center stores across the country to compete at the finals, and Jerome Flood II was crowned the winner. The evening was hosted by Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, and featured performances by Jason Bittner, Nicko McBrain, Thomas Pidgeon, Thomas Lang and Papa Roach. For more details about the event check out the Guitar Center website and this article in LAist.
SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB- JANUARY 9, 2009
On Friday, January 9, Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/thecatclub.
WALTER TROUT CD NOMINDATED FOR BLUES MUSIC AWARD
Walter Trout’s critically acclaimed 2008 release The Outsider has been nominated by The Blues Foundation and the Blues Music Awards for Rock Blues Album of the Year. The album features 13 Walter Trout originals, with a backing band including Kenny along wih bassist Hutch Hutchinson, pianist Jon Clearly, and Skip Edwards. The 30th Blues Music Awards will be held May 7, 2009 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, TN.
2008 KENNEDY CENTER HONORS - TUESDAY, DEC. 30 ON CBS-TV
Kenny performs at the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors Gala airing on CBS-TV on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 (9 PM eastern). As part of an all-star band in a tribute to Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry of The Who, he performs with singers Joss Stone, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Rob Thomas and Bettye LaVette. And in a tribute to George Jones he performs with Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Shelby Lynne, Brad Paisley, and Randy Travis.
Also receiving the Kennedy Center Honors at the gala held on December 7 in Washington DC, were Morgan Freeman, Barbra Streisand, and Twyla Tharp.. The Honors gala is the Kennedy Center's most important annual fundraising event, supporting its performing arts, education, and outreach programs.
NEW VIDEO ADDED
Check out the updated Audio/Video page, where new video clips of Kenny have recently been added.
THE STORE IS OPEN!
Click here to check out the new online Store, where you can order Kenny's DVDs, Vic Firth signature sticks, Meinl signature cowbells, as well as autographed DVDs, sticks, cowbells and photos.. More products will be added soon!
HIRING KENNY
If you're interested in hiring Kenny for sessions, live performances,
drum clinics, or speaking engagements you can contact him at KennyABiz@aol.com.
In the studio, Kenny's available to record tracks on your CD live or
by sending your music on a hard drive, DVDs, or through the internet.
If you're a producer, songwriter, artist, band or store please email for availability and more information.
NEW SONGS ADDED
Check out the Audio/Video page where new audio clips have be added, including songs recorded by Kenny with Gavin DeGraw, The Starting Line, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson and Steven Tyler, and more!
DRUM LESSONS
Kenny is currently accepting a limited number of students for private lessons. For information email: KennyALessons@aol.com
For complete news including previous years - click on the News page
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