- Location:
- Summit, New Jersey
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Summit.
- Pay Range:
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$475-$4700 per event
- Member Since:
- 2009
- Primary Category:
- Pop One Man Band
- Additional Categories:
- 50's Hits Keyboards, 60's Hits Keyboards, 60's Hits One Man Band, 60's Hits Piano, 70's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 70's Hits Keyboards, Folk Acoustic Guitar, Pop Acoustic Guitar, Pop Guitar, Pop Keyboards, Pop Piano, Pop Singer, Rock Acoustic Guitar, Rock Guitar, Rock Singer, Top 40 One Man Band, Top 40 Singer, Wedding Singer
- Influences:
- Barry Manilow, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Bacharach, Coldplay, Gershwin, Eagles, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Irving Berlin, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, John Denver, Josh Groban, Simon & Garfunkel
Group Members
- Kenneth Michael Woods - Vocal, Piano/Keys, Guitar
Description
*Five Star Entertainer: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Guitarist & One-Man-Band*
"Kenny Woods was fantastic! He performed on my HLN Royal Wedding special and was a big hit! My studio audience loved him. Kenny did a great job keeping the audience energized. Working with him was a pleasure." -Joy Behar, HLN's The Joy Behar Show and Co-Host of ABC's The View
*Featured by HLN's The Joy Behar Show, PBS, The Independent Press
*Original Jingles featured by American Idol, Snickers, NJ Star-Ledger
*Los Angeles Music Award Winner & Five Star Gigmasters Artist
*Songwriter of Thankful For You: The Wedding Song, heard over half a million times on YouTube & performed worldwide at weddings
INSTRUMENTS: Vocal, Piano, Guitar, One-Man-Band (keyboard that sounds like a live band!)
MUSIC: Pop Top 40
CATEGORIES: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Broadway, Children's Songs, Classical, Dance, Disco, Folk, Jazz, Jingles, Kids Music, Latin, Musical Theater, Oldies, Original, Pop, Rock, Showtunes, Singer-Songwriter, Standards, Wedding
POP TRIBUTES: Barry Manilow, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, John Denver, Josh Groban
TOP REQUESTED SONGS: Can't Smile Without You, Copacabana, Crocodile Rock, Hotel California, Hot Hot Hot, I'm a Believer, I'm Yours, It's My Life, Lean on Me, My Girl, Sweet Caroline, Thankful For You (The Wedding Song), That's What Friends Are For, Twist and Shout and much more!
EQUIPMENT: Premium Bose Sound System, Pro Yamaha "One-Man-Band" Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Electronic Stage Piano, Party Light
EVENTS: Parties, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Restaurants, Corporate, Fundraisers, etc.
SELECTED VENUES: BB Kings NYC, Jersey Gardens, Marriot Hotels & Resorts, Pantagis Renaissance, Pleasantdale Chateau, Summit Farmers Market
BENEFIT CONCERTS: Darfur Rehabilitation Project - The Duplex, Habitat for Humanity - Governor Livingston High School, Watchung Reservation - Trailside Center
AWARDS: 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, Billboard Song Contest Honorable Mention, Portland Songwriting Association Song Contest
FEEDBACK: "His songs are filled with meaning, and the way he sings is heartfelt. His voice and musical talent are exceptional, and the devotion he has for what he does comes across to all who listen. I'm particularly impressed by the songs he writes. It is clear he has a lot to offer the world of music." -Bonnie Shechter, Summit, NJ, SAGE Eldercare
"Kenny was wonderful at our small wedding. He is very talented, polite and professional, and spent a lot of time and effort in customizing our song list. We liked that fact that he is versatile in playing both keyboard/piano and guitar as well as singing. His wedding song that he wrote is beautiful. I highly recommend him."
-Shelley G, Short Hills, NJ, Wedding Reception
"What a treat it was for us to have Kenny Woods perform at the Caldwell Farmers Market. Aside from being charming and likable, I found Kenny to be a gifted and talented performer. His style and selections turned our routine market day into a very special event. His versatility managed to charm adults, teens and kids alike. We would be honored and privileged to have Kenny perform again."
-Meryl Layton, Executive Director, Caldwell Downtown Alliance
"Kenneth did a tribute to Barry Manilow for an adult Valentine's Day Party. From the first note, he was awesome. Not only did he sound like Barry, but some folks said he was even more talented and a better singer than Barry himself. He sang all of the requested songs, and even threw in a few of his own that left people breathless. When he finished his performance he stayed around to talk to everyone. The audience was thrilled to be able to meet Kenny on a personal level, some even asked for autographs, saying with certainty that he would make it big someday and that they would be able to say "I knew him when....". Catch him while you can. This kid is going places.
-Michelle D, 2/17/2011, Birthday Party (Adults), Verona, NJ
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- Kenneth did a tribute to Barry Manilow for an adult Valentine's Day Party. From the first note, he was awesome. Not only did he sound like Barry, but some folks said he was even more talented and a better singer than Barry himself. He sang all of the requested songs, and even threw in a few of his own that left people breathless. When he finished his performance he stayed around to talk to everyone. The audience was thrilled to be able to meet Kenny on a personal level, some even asked for autographs, saying with certainty that he would make it big someday and that they would be able to say "I knew him when....". Catch him while you can. This kid is going places. -- Michelle D, Verona, NJ, 2/17/2011
- Kenny was wonderful at our small wedding. He is very talented, polite and professional, and spent a lot of time and effort in customizing our song list. We liked that fact that he is versatile in playing both keyboard/piano and guitar as well as singing. His wedding song that he wrote is beautiful. I highly recommend him.
-- Shelley G, Short Hills, NJ, 10/1/2010
- awesome.we had a great time. -- Melanie D, Mahwah, NJ, 4/18/2010
- I hired Kenny for my client for an event they were hosting. He did an amazing job - he was extremely professional and was very talented! Everyone had a great time and loved him! My client already said she wants him to come back. -- Jackie S, Maplewood, NJ, 10/15/2009
- Kenny was great in his follow up and follow thru. Kenny is sincere in his desire to make his customers happy. He performed all the songs that I asked, and all the guests enjoyed him. Yes hire him. -- Raymond H, Maple Glen, PA, 12/11/2009
- Kenny was very polite, professional and talented. He played for
my son's wedding celebration in Yardley. Everyone truly enjoyed
his playing and singing. In fact my brother-in-law wants to book
him for his 50th birthday party coming soon. He played a variety
of songs with a nice blend. I would definitely hire him again and or
recommend him to others looking for a One Man Band.
Theresa -- Theresa W, Yardley, PA, 10/11/2009
- We enjoyed Kenny's enthusiasm, charisma, and flexibility to go with the mood of our audience. His voice delighted us and left us wanting to hear more. We will definitely hire him again. -- Amy B, Peapack, NJ, 9/7/2009
- Kenny recently performed at a family surprise party. He was terrific and spent a lot of time and effort to learn and customize a song list very specific for my event. I highly recommend him. -- Jennifer H, West Orange, NJ, 8/22/2009
- MYSELF AND MY GUESTS COULD NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT KENNY WOODS. WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR ORGINAL DATE DUE TO A SNOWSTORM KENNY WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT THE NEXT DAY AND HE MADE OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY A SUCCESS. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE. A VERY TALENTED MUSICIAN. -- David D, Clifton, NJ, 12/19/2009
- Kenny was very prfessional, we enjoyed his performance immensly and would recommend him high;ly for the appropriate events.
-- Gary B, Monroe Twp, NJ, 4/24/2010
- Pleasant, talented and everyone loved the performance -- Cathy W, Secaucus, NJ, 5/16/2010
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