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One hell of a good singer and songwriter.
--- Pete Seeger
For general audiences, Ken Lonnquist draws from an enormous repertoire
of original songs that range in content and musical style. Topical humor,
environmental themes, love songs and even children’s songs find
their way into the mix.
Audiences appreciate his wit and musicality—solo
or with his band The Whateverlys—at concert venues, music & arts
festivals and other special events.
Energetic, warm, inspirational...
a must to be experienced.
--- Cattail Concerts
Song clip samples:
Family audiences love that Ken’s music is wild, fun and intelligent
at the same time. Solo or with The Kenland Band, he charms and delights
children and adults.
The Kenland Band features Ken Lonnquist and his award-winning, rib-tickling family
songs. Fun, imaginative and meaningful, he’s hailed by parents as the “anti-Barney”!
“Not just good children’s songs — good songs, period,” says
Dane County Kids Magazine. “Expertly crafted, and performed with extraordinary
charm and skill.”
“An irresistible singer and songwriter!” says Isthmus.
With
his wonderful Kenland Band mates --- Henry Boehm on bass, Jon Vriesacker
on fiddle, David Adler on keyboard and The Amazing Normco on percussion
--- true musical pleasure awaits all ages!
Imagination Unlimited!
Ken’s “Greatest Hits” concert, featuring
songs that vary widely in musical style —Ragtime, Rock ’N
Roll, Reggae, Folk, Calypso, Blues—and thematic content. This
show includes his most-often-requested “hits” from kids,
parents and teachers... including One Speed Bike, Nattie Of The Jungle,
Tobacco, Jaws of a Crocodile, Rocket, Water, and Little Tree. [top]
Earthy Songs!
Environmental themes span a wide
variety of topics and musical styles. Songs are chosen based upon
audience ages and composition, as well as specific areas of topical interest
(water cycle, rainforests,
animals, environmental problems, etc.) requested by organizers. See
more environmental show info.
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Story-Song AlchemySongs Inspired by Books & Stories!
Captures the joys of reading and writing through the songwriting process. Inspired
by well-known books and tales, Ken has composed numerous musicals for children’s
theater: A Christmas Carol, Alice In Wonderland, Babar the Elephant, Beauty
and the Beast, Cinderella, The Magician’s Nephew, Old Befana, Snow White,
and others. He’s also written individual songs relating to books from "The
Surgeon General’s Report" to "The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom
Planet" to “My Father’s Dragon.” [top]
- Princess and the
Pea
- Who Are
You?
- Rocket
Healthy Habits
Focuses on exercise, good nutrition, cleanliness
and good choices—all with upbeat, humorous songs. [top]
- Tobacco
- Nattie Of The Jungle
- One Speed Bike
- Dog Olympics
- Marketplace
- Cactus Candy
Wisconsin History & Lore
Historical fact, natural beauty and traditional folklore... including
songs about nature, animals, native peoples, early explorers and immigrants,
The Great Peshtigo Fire, the lives of the lumberjacks, cheese—in
short, all things Wisconsin! [top]
- Peshtigo
- Wisconsin
- Lumberjacks
- Pine Trees
- Great Manitou
- Cactus Candy
- Superior
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• Imagination
Unlimited!
• Earthy Songs!
• Songs Inspired by Books & Stories!
• Healthy Habits!
• Wisconsin History & Lore
"When
my kids grow up, can I still come to your concerts?"
—Parent, Oconomoc Festival Of The Arts
Full of wit and bite and fond rememberances.
--- Isthmus
Northwoods images dominate and traverse through the songs...
deep forest memories, humor and passion.
--- The Capital Times
The power of Lonnquist's material sneaks up on you from
behind, camouflaged by delicate melodies and delicious guitar work...
gorgeous bursts of romanticism.
--- Wisconsin State Journal
”You are a treasure in the realm of music for children.
Kids love your songs—they are fresh, relevant, musically sound,
imaginative. Your work runs circles around the likes of children’s
music gurus such as Raffi and Greg & Steve.”
— Twila Bergeron, Music Teacher
"I listen to his CDs even when the kids aren’t
in the car!"
— Parent, Brookfield, Wis |
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