Sat, Oct 10th , 8-10pm, Concert – Ken Stead CD Release w/ Erin Kay - Singer/Songwriter
Ken has been compared to the likes of Craig Cardiff, Foy Vance, and Ray Lamontagne.  This talented folk musician is inspired by family, friends, and the people he meets on the way. He engages a crowd of listeners like no other.  Telling stories of internet dating, social anxiety, square dancing, and of course, cheesy love.
Erin has been on a journey of self-discovery over the years. With immaculately crafted songs about love, loss, heartbreak, and ultimately hope, she lays her heart on the table.
Ken:  www.kenstead.net   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsPSH8obAZM 
Erin:  www.erinkaymusic.com   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw2peyScCd4
Admission $20 @ Char’s Landing FMI (778) 421-2427 Visa/MC/Amex/Debit *CLUB CHAR PASS TWO PUNCHES*
FMI http://alberni.ca/events/15658   Char’s 19+ Lounge opens M-F 4pm, S-S 1pm www.charslanding.com Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th. Port Alberni V9Y 1V9

KEN STEAD
Ken is coming through Port Alberni with a brand new record called "Fear Has No Place Here".  Ken has been compared to the likes of Craig Cardiff, Foy Vance, and Ray Lamontagne.  This talented folk musician is inspired by family, friends, and the people he meets on the way. He engages a crowd of listeners like no other.  Telling stories of internet dating, social anxiety, square dancing, and of course, cheesy love.  His songs reflect life’s experiences, his spiritual journey, and lessons he has learned on the road. He delivers in an uplifting and affirming manner that leaves an audience energized, connected, and knowing that life is better at the end of the evening than it was at the beginning.  Ken writes with depth and insight and his strong voice takes his listeners on a journey along with him, drawing them in, lifting them up, and leaving them wanting to hear more when the song is over.
ERIN KAY
   From Edmonton, Alberta to Williams Lake, B.C., and back, Erin has been on a journey of self-discovery over the years. With immaculately crafted songs about love, loss, heartbreak, and ultimately hope, she lays her heart on the table with her debut EP Into the Light, an intimate glimpse into who she is and the experiences that have shaped her. Her voice is powerful and her vulnerability rare, and she hopes to inspire those who are on the same path through her music. Erin's voice has been likened to  "honey and tabasco, swirled in a cloud of smoke", drawing comparisons not only to classic folk artists like Joni Mitchell and Emmylou Harris, but also reflects the resilience and redemption of Beth Orton and the storytelling of Dar Williams.
Her EP ‘Into the Light’ which was released November 2014, gained her airplay on CBC radio, CKUA and other local and college radio stations across Canada. Erin Kay continues to gain momentum after a busy summer playing folk festivals such as the Canmore Folk Music Festival and the Edmonton Folk music festival. At these festivals she played before acts such as Amelia Curran & Angus & Julie Stone, to a crowd of 20,000!
 
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