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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!
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
GUITAR CENTER DRUM-OFF - JANUARY 10, 2009
The 2008 Guitar Center Drum-off finals will be held Saturday, January 10 at the Music Box at Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Kenny will be among the judges along with Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, Tool's Danny Carey, No Doubt's Adrian Young, and Avenged Sevenfold's The Rev. Six candidates from a field of 5,000 have survived contests at hundreds of Guitar Center stores across the country to compete at the finals. Prizes include $25,000 cash, $20,000 in gear, custom-designed kits, endorsement deals, and a feature in Modern Drummer. The evening will be hosted by Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, and will feature performances by Jason Bittner of Shadow's Fall, Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden, and an exclusive collaboration by The Mars Volta's Thomas Pidgeon and Thomas Lang. Papa Roach will perform a headliner set.
"LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" WEBCAST
Kenny plays with Daryl Hall and special guest Kevin Rudolf on the latest episode 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.
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 the concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, which took place earlier this year, 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.
WALTER TROUT CD NOMINDATED FOR BLUES MUSIC AWARD
Walter Trout’s critically acclaimed 2008 release The Outsider is 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 (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.
THUNDERADO CD
The new CD from Thunderado, featuring Kenny on drums, has been released. For details about the recording project and to order the CD click here. And be sure to check out the band's Myspace page!
SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB- FRIDAY, DEC. 19
On Friday, 12/19 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
CAMP FREDDY - DECEMBER 16 AT THE ROXY, L.A.
Kenny joined an all-star group of musicians for the latest Camp Freddy show at the Roxy in Los Angeles on December 16. He played double drums along with Matt Sorum and performed with the Camp Freddy band including Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison, Chris Chaney, and special guests Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Steve Lukather (Toto), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Wes Scantlin (Puddle of Mudd), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Brett Anderson, Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Darling Stillettos. Mark McGrath was the MC for the evening and singer on many of the tunes. For information and upcoming shows visit campfreddy.net.
"JOHN MELLENCAMP: HOMEWARD BOUND" SPECIAL - DEC. 11, 12 & 14
A&E’s Biography (BIO) Channel's documentary special "Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp" will debut Thursday, December 11, 2008. 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.”
“Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp” will air:
Thursday, December 11 @ 9:00 pm & 10:30 pm ET
Friday, December 12 @ 1 am & 2:30 am ET
Sunday, December 14 @ 1:30 pm ET
"Biography: John Mellencamp" which also features interviews with Kenny - will air immediately before "Homeward Bound" at the following times:
Thursday, December 11 @ 8:00 pm ET
Friday, December 12 @ 12:00am ET
Sunday, December 14 @ 12:30pm ET
THE COOLEST SONGS IN THE WORLD! - VOL. 7
John Fogerty's song "Longshot", with Kenny on drums, is included on the newly relased CD Little Steven's Underground Garage Presents: The Coolest Songs in the World!, Vol. 7, released on November 25. It's latest CD from an ongoing series of compilations tied into Little Steven's Underground Garage radio show.
DRUM! MAGAZINE - DEC. '08
Be sure to check out the December 2008 Drum! Magazine, a special 150th issue featuring Kenny in the article "10 Drum! Covers That Rocked Hard"
SHOW at 3RD & LINDSLEY - NASHVILLE - FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Bekka Bramlett, Jon Coleman and special guest Lee Roy Parnell will be joined by Kenny and musicians David Santos and Tom Britt for a 10 PM show at 3rd & Lindsley in Nasvhille, Tennessee on December 12. For more information visit 3rdandlindsley.com.
BODEANS SHOW - DECEMBER 13 - AUSTIN, TX
Kenny performs with the BoDeans at KGSR's 18th anniversary show on December 13, 2008 in Austin, Texas.
IN THE STUDIO - NOVEMBER '08
This month Kenny records in LA with Paper Tongues, Yazawa, Bruce Kulick, Jeau James and Jody Rutkowsk
SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB- FRIDAY, NOV. 21
On Friday, 11/21 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. Kenny recently recorded with guitarist Mitch Perry on his upcoming solo CD.
NOVEMBER DRUM CLNICS
Drum clinics at DiCenso's Drum Shop in Weymouth, Massachusetts on November 17, and at Ken Stanton Music in Marietta, Georgia on November 18 are scheduled.. here are the details:
November 17, 2008:
South Shore Music/DiCenso's Drum Shop
11 Washington Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
For tickets and more info: 617.479.1280
http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/news/eventsDetail.ad2?eventID=970
November 18, 2008:
Ken Stanton Music
North 41 Plaza
119 Cobb Parkway North, Suite A
Marietta, GA 30062
For tickets and more info: 770.427.2491
http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/news/eventsDetail.ad2?eventID=971
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY
On Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 Kenny performs with the house band on Last Call with Carson Daly. The show airs at 1:35 AM eastern time on NBC-TV.
SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB - NOV. 7
On Friday, November 7, 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. Kenny recently recorded with guitarist Mitch Perry on his upcoming solo CD.
IN THE STUDIO - OCTOBER '08
This month Kenny records with Mitch Perry, Paper Tongues, and Mike Bradford in Los Angeles.
HALLOWEEN SHOW AT THE CAT CLUB
On Halloween night Kenny joins Mitch Perry, Chas West and special guests for a set of Led Zeppelin music at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA. Show is at midnight. The club is at 8911 Sunset Blvd. Kenny recently recorded with guitarist Mitch Perry on his upcoming solo CD.
JON PETER LEWIS SESSION VIDEO
Check out a video of the recording session for the Jon Peter Lewis song "Kneeling", from his latest CD, Break the Silence.
NEW VIDEO ADDED
Check out the updated Audio/Video page, where new video clips of Kenny have recently been added.
CLINIC TOUR OF ITALY - OCTOBER
Kenny gives a clinic tour of Italy from October 21 - 25. Here are the stores, dates and other details!
RHYTHM MAGAZINE - SEPTEMBER '08
An interview with Kenny is featured in the the September issue of Rhythm magazine, on newsstands now. Kenny talks about touring, recording techniques, his education and background, his motivation and passion for drumming, and lots more. An "Aronoff on Record" section highlights some of the albums he's recorded over the past 25 years.
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!
DR. PHIL SHOW THEME SONG
Kenny's playing can be heard on the new theme song for the Dr. Phil Show. The song is "I Got You" by his son, Jordan McGraw.
HEAVY METAL XMAS CD RELEASED OCTOBER 14
Kenny's playing can be heard on the song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" from the CD We Wish You a Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year, released October 14. The song features Styx singer Tommy Shaw along with guitarist Steve Lukather and Marco Mendoza on bass. The CD also includes tracks featuring Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper, Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, and many others. Click here to read an article about the CD.
JOHN FOGERTY - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS - 9/27
On Saturday, September 27 Kenny performs with John Fogerty at the Austin City Limits Festival. For tickets and information visit www.aclfestival.com.
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.
GAVIN DEGRAW SINGLE
Kenny's playing can be heard on "Cheated On Me", the new single from Gavin DeGraw's latest CD. To read a review of the single from Billboard Magazine, click here. To watch the video, check out AOL Music.
STYX CONCERTS - SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
Kenny performs with Styx for two shows on September, subbing for drummer Todd Sucherman.. here are the details:
September 19 - Laughlin, NV - Rio Vista Outdoor Ampitheatre
September
20 - Newport Beach, CA - Taste of Newport
CLASSIC DRUMMER INTERVIEW
Be sure to check out the the July/August/September 2008 issue of Classic Drummer magazine, a Special Collectors Edition featuring an interview with Kenny in the "8th Notes" column.
IN THE STUDIO - SEPTEMBER '08
This month Kenny records with Jake Owen, Bernie Williams, J R Richards, David Grissom, Robert Fortune Band, Mitch Perry, Thunderado, Matt Nolen, Jason Sheridan, and the soundtrack for the upcoming movie "Tournament".
LES PAUL & FRIENDS CD
Kenny's playing can be heard on the tracks "Slippin' Into Darkness" and "69 Freedom Special" on the CD Les Paul & Friends: A Tribute To A Legend, in stores September 30.
"HURTS SO GOOD" IN BILLBOARD HOT 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME
John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" is #83 in Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs. The song, with Kenny on drums, reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent 16 weeks in the top 10 in 1982, the longest stretch for any song in the 1980s. It also won a Grammy for best male rock vocal performance. Billboard recently released the list to celebrate the Hot 100 chart's 50th anniversary.
CLINIC - WEST L.A. MUSIC - SEPT. 11
Kenny gives a drum clinic at West L.A. Music on Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 7 - 9 PM. The clinic location is:
West LA Music Amphitheatre
11345 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: 310.477.1945
There is no admission charge. To RSVP click on this link or call 310.477.1945.
IN THE STUDIO - AUGUST '08
This month Kenny records with Mitch Perry in Los Angeles. Check out his website at www.mitchperry.com.
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!
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 28: Santa Ynez, CA - Chumash Casino
August 30: Copper Mountain, CO - Copper Mountain Ski Resort
August 31: Aspen, CO - JazzAspen Festival
Sept. 27: Austin, TX - Austin City Limits 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
August 2, 2008 - Moncton, NB, Canada
August 8, 2008 - Wallingford, CT
August 9, 2008 - Portland, ME
August 10, 2008 - Bethlehem, PA
August 10, 2008 - Bethlehem, PA
August 13, 2008 - Shelburne, VT
KENNY'S BLOG
Be sure to check out Kenny's Blog, recently updated and including photos from his trip to Bozeman, Montana and drum clinic there, as well as photos from a recent recording session.
ROCK N ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Kenny will appear at the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 26. For information visit the camp's website at www.rockcamp.com.
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.
DRUMSCENE MAGAZINE
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.
DRUM LESSONS
Kenny is currently accepting a limited number of students for private lessons. For information email: KennyALessons@aol.com
JON PETER LEWIS CD RELEASED
Kenny's playing can be heard on Break the Silence, the new CD from Jon Peter Lewis, in stores July 22, 2008. For an article about the recording project and CD release, click here.
DRUM CLINIC - BOZEMAN, MONTANA - JULY 27
On July 27, 2008 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
LA VE LEE CLUB SHOWS - LOS ANGELES - JULY 15 & 22
Kenny performs with Andy Walo and Roger Bueno at the La Ve Lee Jazz Club in Studio City, California on Tuesday, July 15. On July 22 he'll be performing with guitarist Phil X. Show times are at 8:30 & 10:30 PM. For tickets and information visit Laveleejazzclub.com.
LaVeLee
Jazz Club
12514 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Reservations and show information: 818-980-8158
"BIOGRAPHY: JOHN MELLENCAMP" - JULY 19 - BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL
A comprehensive look at John Mellencamp's career, the program "Biography: John Mellencamp" airs Saturday July 19 at 11:30 AM (ET) on the Biography Channel. Interviews with Kenny and other bandmembers are featured throughout the program. For more information visit Biography.com.
THE BLACK PAGE INTERVIEW
An interview with Kenny appears in the June 2008 issue of online magazine The Black Page. Click here to subscribe.
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. Complete poll results are in 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.
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 track for the upcoming CD We Wish You a Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year.
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. To read an article about the recording project, click here.
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
WALTER TROUT CD - THE OUTSIDER
Kenny's playing can be heard on The Outsider, the latest CD from Walter Trout, released on May 26. For a Billboard magazine review click here.
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)
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, 2008 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, 2008. 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, 2008. More photos
can be seen here and here.
INTERVIEW
During Grammy week, Kenny talked about playing live with John Fogerty in an interview with Artisan News Service.
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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