2009 KENNEDY CENTER HONORS - DECEMBER 29 ON CBS-TV
Kenny performed at the 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration in Washington D.C., in a musical tribute to honoree Bruce Springsteen as he was recognized for his lifetime of contributions to the performing arts. Singers Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Sting, Ben Harper and Jennifer Nettles performed Springsteen hits, with a backing band including Kenny on drums, and led by musical director Rob Mathes. President Barak Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were in attendence at the celebration on December 6, which will air in a two-hour special on CBS-TV on December 29 at 9 PM (ET/PT).
Also honored were Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, and Robert DeNiro. The honorees are selected by the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees based on contributions to American culture through dance, music, opera, theater, movies or television.
Check out news, video and photos of the event at these links:
IPHONE APP - MIX ME IN Kenny's drumming can be heard on Mix Me In, a new iPhone app available now on ITunes.
"I'm very excited to be part of this cool and cutting edge creation in the music business. Mix Me In is not just entertainment, it gives the real experience of professional recording as a singer and musician. It will improve your ability to record, play with other musicians, keep time, groove, and develop your intonation on your instrument. The app can be just a fun experience with music or a very serious tool to learn about recording and interacting with great musicians..."
DRUM CHANNEL INSIDER - THE CHAD SMITH SHOW LIVE - DECEMBER 19
Join Chad Smith, Kenny and the Bombastic Meatbats band live on Saturday, December 19 at 9 PM/ET; 6 PM/PT for the next series of The Chad Smith Show Live on the Drum Channel Insider. For details and more information visit the Drum Channel Insider website. Or check out these links:
SAFETY HARBOR KIDS FUNDRAISER and CD RELEASE PARTY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
On Thursday, December 17 Kenny will perform with the Bombastic Meatbats at a special event to support the Safety Harbor Kids organization, at East West Recording Studios in North Hollywood, CA. Also appearing at the event will be a multitude of top musicians on hand to celebrate the release of the Safety Harbor Kids Holiday CD Collection. The CD features a song by Mitch Perry, with Kenny on drums, along with tracks by Shelia E., Jimmy Webb, Billy Idol, Jackson Browne & Inara George, Peabo Bryson and Paige O’Hare, Andy Vargas and a host of others. Safety Harbor Kids is a Malibu charity with the mission of enriching the lives of disadvantaged children. The special event, presented by Face the Music Records, is a fundraiser to support the organization’s Music and the Arts Programs. Safety Harbor Kids offers the CD online with Authentik Artists and it is also available at local Best Buy stores. For more information and for tickets to the December 17 fundraiser visit www.safetyharborkids.org or call 800-277-0497.
DRUMHEAD MAGAZINE INTERVIEW The November/December '09 issue of Drumhead Magazine features an interview with Kenny by editor Jonathan Mover. The issue includes an extensive photo spread along with a holiday giveaway with prizes including Kenny's Tama Trackmaster snare drum, a Zildjian Crash cymbal, Vic Firth sticks, Kenny's Power Workout DVD, Remo heads, Meinl Cowbells, and Shure drum mics. For details log onto drumheadmag.com.
SAFETY HARBOR KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY - DECEMBER 12
On Saturday, December 12, Kenny will speak and perform with The Bombastic Meatbats at the 3rd Annual Safety Harbor Kids Spirit of Goodwill Holiday Party, at Froggy’s Restaurant (the historical one hundred year old schoolhouse) 1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA. Safety Harbor Kids’ mission is to enrich the lives of children through education in the areas of college, career and the arts. To learn more about the organization visit www.safetyharborkids.org.
BOMBASTIC MEATBATS AT THE BAKED POTATO - DECEMBER 13 Kenny joins the Bombastic Meatbats for two shows at the Baked Potato in Studio City, CA on Sunday, December 13. Showtimes are 9:30 and 11:30 PM. For tickets and more information call (818) 980-1615 or visit thebakedpotato.com.
JOHN FOGERTY GRAMMY NOMINATION "Change in the Weather", a track from John Fogerty's latest release, The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance category. The Awards will be presented on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS-TV from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). For a complete list of nominees visit Grammy.com.
JOHN FOGERTY - US TOUR - NOVEMBER '09
John Fogerty will be on tour in November, with a band that includes Kenny on drums along with Billy Burnette (guitar), Jason Mowery (fiddle/mandolin), Hunter Perrin (guitar), David Santos (bass), Buddy Miller (guitar), and Orin Waters, and Jodie Kennedy (background vocals). For tickets and concert information log onto JohnFogerty.com.
November 12: Los Angeles - Kodak Theater
November 14: Primm, NV - Star of the Desert Arena - Primm Valley Resort
November 16: Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theater
November 18: Minneapolis, MN - The State Theater
November 19: Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
November 21: Chicago, IL - Auditorium Theater
November 22: Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
November 24: New York, NY - The Beacon Theater
November 25: Newark, NJ - NJPAC
November 27: Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand at Foxwoods
November 28: Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theater
November 29: Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
WXRX 104.9 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Kenny will be a guest on The Stone & Double T Show on WXRX - 104.9 THE X ROCKS (Rockford, Illinois), Friday, November 20 live at 3 PM (CT). To listen live go to www.wxrx.com.
ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
The November 2009 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood, CA, features Kenny among the faculty members, along with Meat Loaf, Ace Frehley, Ozzy Osborne, and others. For more information visit www.rockcamp.com. To view photos of the event, click here.
JOHN FOGERTY DVD John Fogerty's new DVD Comin' Down The Road: The Concert at Royal Albert Hall was released November 3 on Fortunate Son/Verve Forecast. The historic concert features hits from both his solo career and his days leading Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band includes Kenny on drums along with Billy Burnette (guitar), Jason Mowery (fiddle/mandolin), Matt Nolen (keyboards/guitar), Hunter Perrin (guitar), and David Santos (bass).
BOMBASTIC MEATBATS IN JAPAN
Kenny recently toured Japan with the Bombastic Meatbats, filling in for drummer Chad Smith. Check out this video of Kenny taking a solo break on "Pigfeet", in Tokyo on Oct. 26.
TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN - TUESDAY, NOV. 10 John Fogerty and the band perform on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Tuesday, November 10, on NBC-TV.
PBS-TV 'LIVE BY REQUEST' - SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Be sure to tune in Saturday, November 7 as John Fogerty and the band appear on PBS-TV's Live By Request, a show where viewers create the set list with online, call-in and text requests. For more information click on PBS.org/livebyrequest. The program airs 9-11 PM/ET.
METAL XMAS EP AVAILABLE NOV. 24 On November 24 Armoury Records, via Eagle Rock Entertainment, releases the digital-only We Wish You a Metal Xmas. The 4-song EP features a heavy metal version of the classic “Frosty the Snowman” with Kenny on drums, along with Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Anvil, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal of Guns n’ Roses and Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction. The EP will be for sale on all North American digital service providers. The label is also re-releasing the 2008 CD We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year, which includes Kenny on the song “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” along with Tommy Shaw of Styx, Steve Lukather of Toto, and Marco Mendoza of Ted Nugent and Whitesnake.
BOMBASTIC MEATBATS TOUR - JAPAN Kenny will fill in for drummer Chad Smith on The Bombastic Meatbats' tour of Japan in October. He'll join bandmembers Jeff Kollman (guitars), Ed Roth (keyboards), and Kevin Chown (bass) as they create a cutting edge sonic experience fusing together styles as diverse as classic rock, old school funk, punk, and 70’s R&B. The band's debut CD, Meet the Meatbats, is available now. And be sure to check out the band on Myspace and on Facebook!
October 19 - 7:30 PM: Hip Shot Japan - Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan
October 20 - 7:30 PM: JUNK BOX presented by enn - Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
October 21 - 7:30 PM: The Bottom Line - Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
October 22 - 7:30 PM: BIGCAT - Osaka, Japan
October 23 - 7:30 PM: CLUB QUATTRO presented by YUMEBANCHI - Hiroshima, Japan
October 24 - 6:00 PM: Gate’s 7 - Fukuoka, Japan
BERNIE WILLIAMS CD NOMINATED FOR LATIN GRAMMY Bernie Williams' latest CD, Moving Forward, has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. The CD, featuring Kenny on drums, is a followup to his critically-acclaimed debut CD The Journey Within. The awards ceremony will be take place on November 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. For more information visit www.latingrammy.com.
STICKS 'N' SKINS BOOK Kenny is featured in Sticks 'n' Skins, a new 560-page photography book by Jules Follett, illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years. Photographers traveled to 53 cities in four countries and photographed over 500 drummers to be included in the book, which features some never-before-seen photos and stories. Dedicated to the late drumming photographer Lissa Wales, Sticks ‘n’ Skins opens with a special tribute to her work. Lissa was a trailblazer in her field, specializing in capturing the heart and soul of drummers around the world.
MARK & BRIAN SHOW - 95.5 KLOS- OCTOBER 14
Kenny will be a guest on the Mark and Brian show (KLOS 95.5 in Los Angeles and affiliated stations) on Wednesday, October 14 at 9 AM/PT. Visit the show website at www.markandbrian.com.
DRUM CLINICS - SWITZERLAND & ITALY - OCTOBER '09 Kenny will give a series of drum clinics in Switzerland and Italy this month. For start times, ticket information and other details please visit the store websites or contact the individual stores below:
SCOTT FORD ALL STAR JAM AT THE ROXY - SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
The Scott Ford All Star Jam, a benefit concert for Twilight Singers/Gutter Twins bassist and radio blogger Scott Ford, was held Saturday, September 26 at the Roxy in Los Angeles. Kenny joined artists Duff McKagan, Dave Navarro, Scott Shriner, Dave Kushner, Donovan Leitch, Chris Chaney, Franky Perez, Wayne Kramer and special guests for the show.
JOE COCKER SHOW - TELLURIDE, CO Joe Cocker, with Kenny on drums, performs at the TellurideBlues & Brews Festival in Telluride, Colorado on September 18. For more information visit tellurideblues.com.
JOHN FOGERTY AT THE AMERICANA MUSIC CONFERENCE
On September 16 Kenny performed with John Fogerty at the Mercury Lounge in Nashville, TN, in a surprise concert appearance at the Americana Music Conference. Fogerty accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for songwriting at the organization's Honors and Awards ceremony the following day. For more about the events, click here.
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE - GREAT BARRINGTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14
"An Evening with Kenny Aronoff", a fundraising event at Kenny's high school alma mater, Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, took place on Monday, September 14 at 7 PM. Kenny performed and talked about some of the songs he's recorded with a wide range of artists over the last 25 years, sharing stories about his experiences recording and touring all over the world, and what he's gained from those experiences. The event was a benefit for the MMRHS Athletic Department. For more visit www.monumentmountainsports.com. And check out these articles about the event: The Berkshire Record
Bershire Living
CMA AWARDS NOMINATION - JAKE OWEN Congratulations to Jake Owen on his nomination in the New Artist of the Year category of the 2009 Country Music Association Awards. The nominations were announced on September 9. His first two albums, Startin’ With Me, and Easy Does It, feature Kenny on drums. The 43rd Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov.11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
TLC'S LA INK - THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 Kenny appears in an episode of TLC'S LA Ink, on Thursday, September 10. The show, which airs at 10/9c, takes you inside Kat Von D's tattoo shop High Voltage, in Hollywood. Tune in as Kenny gets a tattoo from artist Corey Miller, and be sure to check out the LA Ink website as well as Kenny's blog for more about the show.
CAMP FREDDY AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES Kenny joined Camp Freddy along with special guests in a salute to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, as part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival at the House of Blues in Hollywood, on Thursday, September 10.
For more about the show visit campfreddy.net and sunsetstripmusicfestival.com. And to read an account of the evening's events, click here.
TV APPEARANCES WITH JOHN FOGERTY John Fogerty and the band will be making several TV appearances in September and November:
Thursday, September 3 - Late Show with David Letterman Tuesday, September 8 - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Saturday, November 7 - PBS - Live By Request Tuesday, November 10 - Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
For details and more information about the release of his latest CD, The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again, visit JohnFogerty.com.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT CONCERT - JOHN FOGERTY John
Fogerty and the band debuted The Blue Ridge Ranger Rides Again album live at a free outdoor concert at New York's South Street Seaport Pier 17 stage on Wednesday, Sepember 2. For more about the event, visit seaportmusicfestival.com.
JOHN FOGERTY CD John Fogerty: The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again is in stores on Monday, August 31. Featuring Kenny on drums, the CD is a collection of Fogerty recordings of some of his favorite classic songs, and includes guest spots from Bruce Springsteen and members of the Eagles, among others. A CD/DVD deluxe edition is also available. To read more about the release, click here.
PEPSI VOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION - CHINA Kenny appeared on the August 8 episode of Pepsi Voice of the Next Generation (Gai Shi Qun Yin), a national “rock band” television show for Zhe Jiang Satellite TV, China’s #2 satellite broadcaster, and PepsiCo China. Kenny opened the show with a drum solo and was a guest judge on the show. To read more about the program, click here. And for an interview with Kenny about the show including video of a rehearsal session, click on voxrock.cn.
GUITAR CENTER CATALOG Kenny is featured on the cover of the August '09 Guitar Center catalog for drums. An interview with Kenny along with photos are included in the issue. To read the interview and for an HD video interview, click here.
GLORIANA CD Kenny's playing can be heard on the debut album from Gloriana, released on August 4.
JOHN FOGERTY TOUR - SPRING and SUMMER 2009
Kenny joins John Fogerty for concerts in the USA, Canada and Europe during May, June and July, 2009. For more information, visit JohnFogerty.com.
May 17: Credit Union Place Centre - Summerside, Prince Edward IS
May 18: Halifax Metro Centre - Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 19: Coliseum - Moncton, New Brunswick
May 21: Bell Centre - Montreal, Quebec
May 22: Pavilion de la Jeunesse - Quebec City, Quebec
May 23: Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Ontario
May 25: Scotiabank Place - Ottawa, Ontario
May 26: K-Rock Centre - Kingston, Ontario
May 28: Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, Ontario
May 29: Meadow Brook - Rochester Hills, Michigan
May 30: The Venue @ Horseshoe Casino - Hammond, Indiana
June 1: MTS Centre - Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 2: Credit Union Centre - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
June 3: Rexall Place - Edmonton, Alberta
June 5: Stampede Corral - Calgary, Alberta
June 6: Interior Savings Centre - Kamloops, British Columbia
June 7: Pontiac Theatre at GM Place - Vancouver, British Columbia
June 8: Sav On Foods Memorial Centre - Victoria, British Columbia
July 2: Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
July 3: Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
July 4: Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
July 10: San Javier Jazz Festival - San Javier, Spain
July 11: Guitar Festival - Cordoba, Spain
July 13: Conde Duque Theatre - Madrid, Spain
July 14: San Jordi Club - Barcelona, Spain
July 16: Jazz Festival - Montreux, Switzerland
July 18: Oberstadt Platz - Imst, Austria
July 19: Emmendingen Nr - Freiburg, Germany
July 20: 2009 Peer Festival - Peer, Belgium
July 22: Blue Balls Festival - Lucerne, Switzerland
July 23: Burg, Esslingen Nr - Stuttgart, Germany
July 25: Cavea Auditorium - Rome, Italy
July 26: Piazza Napoleone - Lucca, Italy
July 28: Piazzale Camerina - Padova, Itay
KENNY'S CAREER-DEFINING CDS Kenny chooses six records that help define his career. Check out the full story in MusicRadar.com.
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
The latest CD from Rob Thomas, cradlesong, features Kenny on the track "Snowblind". The CD, produced by Matt Serletic, is in stores June 30, 2009.
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.
HOLLYWOOD EXCLUSIVE COLUMN A feature on Kenny is included in the nationally syndicated Hollywood Exclusive column. Kenny 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.
DRUM CLINIC - CANADA - 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, 2009.
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/. For an interview with J.R. Richards, click here. And to read more about the CD, click here.
JOE COCKER TOUR In April and May, 2009 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
NUVO MAGAZINE INTERVIEW An interview with Kenny is featured in the May 6, 2009 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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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 RE-AIRS 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.
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