MODERN DRUMMER - AUGUST '08
Be sure to check out the August issue of Modern Drummer Magazine, featuring an interview with Kenny in which he talks about his approach to recording and about some of the key songs he's recorded throughout his career.
DRUM CLINIC - BOZEMAN, MONTANA - JULY 27
On July 27 Kenny will give a drum clinic at Music Villa in Bozeman, Montana. For more details click here or contact the store at the number below.
Music Villa
529 East Main Street
Bozeman, Montana
Tel: 406.587.4761
DRUMSCENE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
While on tour with John Fogerty in Australia recently, Kenny had a chance to talk with Drumscene Magazine. Check out the interview in the special July/August/September issue of the magazine.
THE BLACK PAGE INTERVIEW
An interview with Kenny appears in the June 2008 issue of online magazine The Black Page. Click here to subscribe.
JOHN FOGERTY TOUR - SPRING & SUMMER '08
Kenny performs with John Fogerty at these shows in the USA, Canada and Europe this spring and summer:
April 18: Florence, Arizona - Country Thunder Festival
May 2: Indio, California - Stagecoach Festival (The Eagles also perform)
May 4: Santa Barbara, California - Santa Barbara Bowl
May 9: Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga's Nugget - Rose Ballroom
May 10: Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Field Amphitheatre
May 21: Reykjavik, Iceland - Langardshall
May 23: Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet
May 24: Karlstad, Sweden - Lila Arena
May 26: Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena
May 28: Oslo, Norway - Sentrum
May 30: Ystad, Sweden - Oja Castle
May 31: Jelling, Denmark - Festival
June 1: Berlin, Germany - Zitadelle
June 3: Leipzig, Germany - Arena
Jun 4: Erfurt, Germany - Messehalle
June 6: Stuttgart, Germany - Killesburg
June 7: Bonn, Germany - Museumplatz
June 8: Paris, France - Grand Rex
June 10: Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
June 11: Munich, Germany - Zenith
June 12: Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
June 14: Ljublijana, Slovenia - Tivoli
June 15: Linz, Austria - Intersport
June 17: Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle
June 19: Brussels, Belgium - Forest National
June 20: Rotterdam, Holland - Ahoy
June 22: Manchester, England - Apollo
June 24: London, England - Royal Albert Hall
August 2: Moncton, NB, Canada - Magnetic Hill Music Festival (The Eagles also perform)
August 4: Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah's Council Bluffs - Stir Cove
August 5: Sturgis, So. Dakota - Rock n' The Rally Festival
August 7: Canandaiga, NY - Constellation Performing Arts Center
August 8: Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre
August 9: Portland, ME - Baystock Festival
August 10: Bethlehem, PA - Pennsylvania Musikfest
August 12: Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavillion
August 13: Shelburne, VT - The Green at Shelburne Museum
August 24: Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Pavilion
August 26: Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Fair
August 27: Pala, CA - Palomar Starlight Theatre
August 30: Copper Mountain, CO - Copper Mountain Ski Resort
August 31: Aspen, CO - JazzAspen Festival
Sept. 27: Austin, TX - ACL Music Festival
Concert reviews & articles:
May 4, 2008 - Santa Barbara
June 6, 2008 - Stuttgart, Germany
June 7, 2008 - Bonn, Germany
June 7, 2008 - Bonn, Germany
June 10, 2008 - Frankfurt, Germany
June 11, 2008 - Munich, Germany
June 13, 2008 - The Sun - UK
June 16, 2008 - Baystock Festival, Portland, ME
June 24, 2008 - Royal Albert Hall, London
IN THE STUDIO - JUNE '08
This month Kenny recorded with Jake Owen in Nashville.
KENNY ON THE CHARTS
The Billboard magazine charts for the week ended May 24, 2008 include these singles and albums featuring Kenny on drums:
Hot Modern Rock Tracks: #7 - “Psycho” - Puddle of Mudd
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks: #9 - "Psycho" - Puddle of Mudd
Hot 100: #85 - “Psycho” - Puddle of Mudd
Top Hard Rock Albums: #13 - Famous - Puddle of Mudd
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: #135 - Famous - Puddle of Mudd
Canadian Hot 100: #78 - "Psycho" - Puddle of Mudd
Hot Country Recurrents: #2 - “Something About a Woman” - Jake Owen
Hot Latin Songs: #27 - “Ahora Entendi” - Yuridia
Top Digital Albums: #1 - Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
The Billboard 200: #7 – Gavin DeGraw – Gavin DeGraw
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: #7- Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
European Top 100 Albums: #58 - Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
The Billboard 200: #124 – Famous – Puddle of Mudd
Top Country Albums: #51 - Home At Last – Billy Ray Cyrus
Top Country Albums: #57 - One Hell of a Ride – Willie Nelson
Top Country Albums: #63 - The Very Best of Travis Tritt - Travis Tritt
Top Country Albums: #74 - Startin’ With Me – Jake Owen
Top Pop Catalog Albums: #16 – All The Way.. A Decade of Song – Celine Dion
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: #148 - All The Way.. A Decade of Song - Celine Dion
MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL
Kenny was voted the #3 Pop Drummer and #5 Studio Drummer in the 2008 Modern Drummer magazine Reader's Poll. For complete poll results check out the July issue of Modern Drummer.
RHYTHM MAGAZINE
Check out the June '08 issue of Rhythm magazine and the "Top Ten Tracks to Download" which includes John Fogerty's "Somebody Help Me", with Kenny on drums. The song is from the CD Revival.
JON PETER LEWIS SINGLE & CD
Break the Silence, the new CD from Jon Peter Lewis is set to be released July 22. Kenny's playing can be heard on the CD and the first single "Break the Silence", which is now available on Itunes. For an article about the recording project and CD release, click here.
KENNY'S BLOG
Check out Kenny's blog, updated on May 20 - including some new photos!
IN THE STUDIO - MAY '08
Kenny's recording projects in May include country singer Jason Michael Carroll, SHeDAISY and a Ronnie James Dio track for a heavy metal Xmas CD.
DRUMHEAD MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Be sure to check out the May - June '08 issue of Drumhead Magazine, including an article by Kenny about the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham and Narada Michael Walden.
GAVIN DEGRAW CD RELEASED MAY 6
Kenny plays on six tracks on the latest CD from Gavin DeGraw, released on Tuesday, May 6. Click here for a review.
DENNIS MILLER SHOW
Check out the Dennis Miller Show website and while you’re there you can sign up and listen to archives of his radio show, where he talks about seeing a John Fogerty concert and Kenny’s playing, on his shows on May 5 (listen at 1:11:30) and May 6 (at 41:00).
JAKE OWEN SINGLE AT #15
"Something About a Woman" is the latest single from Jake Owen's CD Startin' With Me. Featuring Kenny on drums, the song is currently #15 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for the week ended May 17, 2008.
KENNY ON THE CHARTS
The Billboard magazine charts for the week ended May 3, 2008 include these singles and albums with Kenny on drums:
Hot Modern Rock: #2 - “Psycho” - Puddle of Mudd
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks: #6 - "Psycho" - Puddle of Mudd
Hot 100: #70 - “Psycho” - Puddle of Mudd
Hot Country Songs: #15 - “Something About a Woman” - Jake Owen
Hot Latin Songs: #22 - “Ahora Entendi” - Yuridia
The Billboard 200: #99 – Famous – Puddle of Mudd
Top Country Albums: #37 - Home At Last – Billy Ray Cyrus
Top Country Albums: #52 - One Hell of a Ride – Willie Nelson
Top Country Albums: #62 - The Very Best of Travis Tritt - Travis Tritt
Top Country Albums: #66 - Startin’ With Me – Jake Owen
Top Pop Catalog Albums: #24 - All The Way..A Decade of Song - Celine Dion
On the Rolling Stone magazine charts for May 1, 2008:
Active Rock Radio Top Ten: #2 - "Psycho" - Puddle of Mudd
DRUM CLINIC - APRIL 27 - ONTARIO, CANADA
Kenny will give a drum clinic at Drummer's Choice in Ontario, Canada on April 27. For tickets and other information please contact:
Drummer’s Choice
71 West Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E2
Tel: 1 800.667.0658
PUDDLE OF MUDD - "PSYCHO"
Puddle of Mudd's single "Psycho", with Kenny on drums, has been #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for nine weeks and just moved to the top of the Modern Rock chart for the week ended April 26. It follows the hit single "Famous", which also features Kenny on drums. Click here to read an interview with Wes Scantlin about the single.
IN THE STUDIO - APRIL '08
Kenny's recording projects this month include Jeremy Vogt and Aaron Persinger.
DRUM CLINIC - APRIL 23 - MUNCIE, IN
On Wednesday, April 23 Kenny gives a drum clinic presented by Muncie Music Center in Muncie, Indiana, at:
Doc's Nightclub
215 S. Walnut Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Doors open at 6 PM and the clinic starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. For more information visit MuncieMusic.com or call 765-284-4481 or toll free 800-992-4481 (Indiana and Ohio only)
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 him your music on a hard drive, DVDs, or through the internet.
If you're a producer, songwriter, artist, band or store please contact
him for availability and more information.
LA VE LEE CLUB SHOWS - LOS ANGELES - APRIL 1 & 3
On April 1, 2008 bassist Marco Mendoza, guitarist Phil X and Kenny will perform at La Ve Lee Jazz Club in Studio City, CA. On April 3 Kenny will perform with Marco Mendoza and guitarist Rusty Anderson. Marco's first solo rock release Live for Tomorrow is out on Frontier Records. Best known
for his work with Ted Nugent, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, Marco has recently
has been touring with the Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan. For more information visit Laveleejazzclub.com.
LaVeLee
Jazz Club
12514 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
For reservations and show information: 818-980-8158
IN THE STUDIO - MARCH '08
In March Kenny recorded in Nashville with Jake Owen, and in LA with Leah. He also recorded some American Idol TV commercials.
JOHN FOGERTY - AUSTRALIA TOUR - MARCH 2008
Kenny tours with John Fogerty in Australia in March.
For more information visit JohnFogerty.com. The dates and cities are:
March 16: Perth, Australia - West Coast Blues Festival
March 19: Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
March 22: Victoria, Australia - Point Nepean Festival
March 23: Hobart, Australia - Southern Roots Festival
March 24: Byron Bay, Australia - Bluesfest
March 26: Sydney, Australia - Sydney Entertainment Centre
March 27: Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 29: Newcastle, Australia - Newcastle Entertainment Centre
DRUM CLINIC - SYDNEY - MARCH 25
Kenny will give a drum clinic presented by Drummer's Dream in Sydney Australia on Tuesday, March 25. For details including location and time, click here.
MD - 'ASK A PRO'
Be sure to check out the Ask a Pro column in the May 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, in which Kenny discusses the making of John Fogerty's latest CD Revival.
DRUM CLINIC - PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17
Kenny will give a drum clinic sponsored by Kosmic Sound on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 7-9 PM. The clinic will be held at the John Inverarity Music and Drama Center. Tickets are $15. For more information click here.
HOUSTON RODEO -JOHN FOGERTY - MARCH 12
On March 12 Kenny performs with John Fogerty
at the Houston
Rodeo at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.
BODEANS CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on Still, the new CD by the BoDeans, released on March 4.
JOHN FOGERTY ON 'TONIGHT SHOW' - FEBRUARY 21
Kenny performs with John Fogerty on the Tonight Show with Jay
Leno on Thursday, February 21. The show also re-airs on March 4.
KENNY PERFORMS WITH JOHN FOGERTY, JERRY LEE LEWIS
AND LITTLE RICHARD AT GRAMMYS
John Fogerty, with Kenny on drums, performed along with rock
legends Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard at the 50th Annual Grammy
Awards show on February 10, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Broadcast
live on CBS-TV, the "Cornerstones of Rock" segment was a highlight
of the show. John's latest album Revival was nominated for
a Grammy in the Best Rock Album category.
GRAMMY RED CARPET INTERVIEW
CBS-TV interviewed Kenny on the red carpet arriving at the
Grammy Awards. To see the clip, click
here.
GRAMMY RED CARPET PHOTOS
Click
here and to see photos of Kenny arriving at the 50th Annual Grammy
Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10. More photos
can be seen here
and here.
JOHN FOGERTY - PBS SOUNDSTAGE DEBUTS FEBRUARY
7
John Fogerty's performance on the PBS program Soundstage
debuts on Thursday, February 7. The band, with Kenny on drums, performs
classics from Fogerty's vast back catalog as well as tracks from his
latest CD, Revival. The show airs in two parts throughout
the month of February. To check local listings click
here. For a review of the program click
here.
GRAMMY FOUNDATION EVENT
Kenny performed with John Fogerty, Natasha Bedingfield, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Chrisette Michele, Ryan Shaw, Musiq Soulchild, and other
special guests at "Sounds of Change", the 10th Annual Grammy
Foundation Music Preservation Project, on February 6, 2008 in Los
Angeles. Click
here to read an article about the performance.
IN THE STUDIO - FEBRUARY '08
Kenny's recording sessions this month include Jon Peter Lewis, Walter Trout, Brent Lundy, Sarah Thiele as well as some tv ads for The Hartford Insurance to air during the NCAA Final Four.
RHYTHM MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 2008
Be sure to check out the February 2008 issue of Rhythm,
which includes a Drum Lesson spotlighting Kenny. A DVD included with
the magazine features drummer Russell Gilbrook demonstrating parts from
Kenny's recordings with Meat Loaf, John Mellencamp and others. This
is the 4th in a series and follows lessons in the November, December
and January issues of Rhythm.
PHILIP SAYCE SHOW - FEB. 5 - LA
Kenny will be playing with Philip
Sayce at the La
Ve Lee Jazz Club in Studio City, CA on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
BODEANS LIVE CD
The Bodeans recently released Live at the Fox Theatre in
Boulder Colorado. Recorded in October 2006, the CD features Kenny
along with Noah Levy on drums. To order visit http://www.bodeans.com/index.shtml
OFF THE RECORD WITH JOE BENSON RADIO
SHOW - SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Kenny will be a guest on the radio program Off the Record
with Joe Benson on Sunday, January 20, 2008 airing on syndicated
radio stations across the USA. The show will feature the music of John
Fogerty and John Mellencamp. For information and a list of stations
airing the program including stations streaming live over the internet
visit http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html
NAMM SHOW APPEARANCES
Here's the schedule for Kenny's appearances at the 2008
NAMM Show:
Saturday, January 19, 2008:
12 - 1 PM: Tama booth
2 - 3 PM: Vic Firth booth
3 - 4 PM: Zildjian booth
ROLLING STONE - BEST OF 2007
John Fogerty's CD Revival was named the #11 CD in
Rolling Stone magazine's "Top 50 Albums of the Year" and the
single "Gunslinger" was named #12 in the "100 Best Songs
of the Year" in the January 10, 2008 issue of the magazine. The
CD and single feature Kenny on drums.
IN THE STUDIO - JANUARY '08
This month Kenny has been in the studio recording with Jon Peter Lewis, RyanHood, and J. R. Richards, lead singer of Dishwalla.
RHYTHM MAGAZINE - JANUARY 2008
Be sure to check out the January issue of Rhythm magazine,
which includes a Guest Lesson with Kenny, focusing on his warm up routine.
Also included is a DVD with a video of the lesson. This is the 3rd in
the series and follows lessons in the November and December issues of
Rhythm.
MARCO MENDOZA SHOWS IN LA - JANUARY 15 & 16
Kenny performs with Marco Mendoza on January 15 and 16 at the
LaVeLee Jazz Club in Studio City, CA. Also performing are Soren Anderson,
Steve Weingart and other special guests. Marco's first solo rock release
"Live for Tomorrow" is out on Frontier Records. Best known
for his work with Ted Nugent, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, Marco has recently
has been touring with the Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan. Limited tickets
for the shows are available in advance at www.marcomendoza.com.
LaVeLee
Jazz Club
12514 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
For reservations: 818-980-8158
JOHN MELLENCAMP ELECTED TO ROCK AND ROLL HALL
OF FAME
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that John Mellencamp has
been elected for induction. The ceremony will take
place on March 10, 2008 in New York City. Also selected for induction
in the 2008 class are Madonna, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen and The Dave
Clark Five. To be eligible, artists must have issued a first single
or album at least 25 years before nomination. A panel of 600 industry
figures select the acts to be inducted at the annual ceremony. Kenny was a member of John Mellencamp's band from 1980 to 1997, touring with him and recording albums including American Fool, Scarecrow, Uh Huh,
The Lonesome Jubilee, Whenever We Wanted, Dance Naked, Big Daddy,
Human Wheels and others.
JON PETER LEWIS SESSIONS
Kenny has recentlly been recording with American Idol finalist Jon Peter
Lewis. Click
here to read an article about the project.
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