- Location:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Atlanta.
- Pay Range:
-
$300-$3000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2009
- Primary Category:
- Top 40 Guitar
- Genre:
- 50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, 90's Hits, Beach Music, Big Band, Blues, Classic Rock, Dance, Fusion, Jazz, Motown, R&B, Rock, Smooth Jazz, Top 40
- Influences:
- Django Reinhardt, Johnny Winter, Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, Larry Carlton, Al DiMeola, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Steve Perry, Don Henley, & George Benson
Description
Kenny Cook-guitarist,singer & songwriter began his career as a young teen all over Long Island, NY. He performed for local high schools in and around his hometown of Merrick, NY. Kenny soon became very popular and was known as "The Guitar Player" in the area. He then ventured out and began playing in clubs all over New York. In the 70's, Kenny played for the same agency as Kiss, Twisted Sister, Billy Joel and more. After leaving NY, Kenny toured all over the Southeast. Kenny planted his feet in Atlanta, Georgia 20 years ago and has been mesmerizing his audiences with his outstanding ability as a guitarist not to mention his amazing voice. He has performed all over Atlanta to include: Centennial Park, The Presidential Hotel, Eddie's Attic, The Red Light Cafe', Joey D's, California Dreaming, The Ridge, Mexico Lindo, Tijuana Joe's, Smith's Olde Bar, Rocco's Chili, 688 Club, along with many festivals and private parties. Kenny prides himself with the ability to appeal to any age and shift from one genre to another. He plays guitar with synthesizer to produce sounds of sax, flutes, piano, drums and more. This unique talent gives Kenny the edge to sound like a multi-piece band. Kenny Cook's music is sure to be a crowd pleaser because he always gears his music to the audience. His fans range from toddlers to the gracefully aged crowd. Kenny Cook's guitar and voice ablities are guaranteed to make his crowd feel good and get then up and dancing!! Kenny Cook's performance is assured to leave you wanting more! Kenny's CD "Out Of Mind" was released August 09--written, performed & produced by Kenny Cook-KCC Records copyright 09. ****CDBaby.com--Out OF Mind now available. View it @ kennycookguitar on myspace
***"Kenn Just wanted to thank you for the great performance during our final night banquet at the Ford Motor Company Southeast Truck Expo at Lake Lanier. Everyone had a great time and we had lots of comments on the variety and professional quality of music you delivered. Look forward to having you again next year. Let me know where your playing out next."
Thanks,
Jerry Deblon
Ford Motor Company
Coml. Business Manager
***"I've worked with some of the best guitar players in the world including Grady Martin. There is no one better than Kenny Cook", Gerald Nelson-Record producer & Songwriter(Elvis Presley)-Atlanta, GA.
***"Hey Kenny, just checked out your myspace tunes..very cool-Rock on!"..-Peace and love Ori (Michael Jackson's Guitarist-This Is It Tour)
*** "I am a regular and I love to listen to Kenny Cook play his guitar. If you close your eyes he sounds just like Eric Clapton and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. Kenny Cook is awesome! He sounds like the real deal! Lipsiner, East Cobb, Atlanta GA
***"Kenny,
I wanted to Thank You so much for helping make our daughters wedding such a memorable one. Your professional attitude and willingness to go above and beyond was greatly appreciated! I am always available for references!" Bordeaux Family, Georgia
Song List
- A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
- Against The Wind - Bob Seger
- All Shook Up - Elvis
- All Summer Long - Kid Rock
- Are you Lonesome Tonight - Elvis
- Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton
- Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
- Breakdown - Tom Petty
- Breezin - George Benson
- Brick House - The Commodores
- Bring It Home to Me - Sam Cooke
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Bad Company
- Come Together - The Beatles
- Day Dream Believer - The Monkees
- Desperado - The Eagles
- Disco Inferno - The Trammps
- Drops Of Jupiter - Train
- Every Breath You Take - Police
- Everyday - James Taylor
- Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
- Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
- Feelin Alright - Joe Cocker
- Fields Of Gold - Sting
- Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
- Georgia - Ray Charles
- Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
- Get Ready - The Temptations
- Here Without You - 3 Doors Down
- Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
- Home - Michael Buble
- How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gee’s
- Imagine - The Beatles
- Imagine - John Lennon
- In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
- Jumping Jack Flash - The Stones
- Just The 2 of us - Grover Washington Jr
- Lady Madonna - The Beatles
- Let It Be - The Beatles
- Low Down - Boz Scaggs
- My Father’s Eyes - Eric Clapton
- My Girl - The Temptations
- Old Flame - Alabama
- Pick Up The Pieces - The Average White Band
- Play that Funky Music White Boy - Wild Cherry
- Prima Vera - Santana
- Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross
- Sailing - Christopher Cross
- San Francisco - Tony Bennett
- Shake Your Booty - KC & The Sunshine Band
- Smilin' Woods - Kenny Cook
- Smooth - Santana
- Spooky - Classics IV
- Superstition - Stevie Wonder
- Takin Care Of Business - BTO
- Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
- That’s The Way I Like It - KC & The Sunshine Band
- The End Of The Innocence - Don Henley
- The Thrill Is Gone - BB King
- The Way You Make me Feel - Michael Jackson
- Toast TYL - Kenny Cook
- Turn Your Love Around - George Benson
- Tush - ZZ Top
- Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
- Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
- Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
- You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees
- Your Song - Elton John
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, December 26, 2009
- 8:00PM - Chicago's
- Friday, February 19, 2010
- 6:00PM - Young Republicans Of Hamilton
- Chattanooga, TN
- Saturday, May 22, 2010
- 6:00PM - Marriott Sawgrass Resort
- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
- 8:00PM - Mike Warren Band
- Jasper, GA
- Friday, November 13, 2009
- 8:00PM - Mike Warren Band
- Jasper, GA
- Friday, November 06, 2009
- 6:30PM - Diesel Pizza
- Roswell, GA
- Saturday, October 17, 2009
- 6:30PM - Taqueria
- Saturday, October 10, 2009
- 9:00PM - Chicago's
- Roswell, GA
- Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- 1:00PM - BMW Corporate Event
- Buford, GA
- Saturday, September 05, 2009
- 6:00PM - Private Party
- Griffin, GA
- Saturday, August 29, 2009
- 9:00PM - Twisted Taco
- Marietta, GA
- Wednesday, August 19, 2009
- 6:30PM - Ford Motor Corporation-Lake Lanier Islands
- Saturday, July 11, 2009
- 6:30PM - Cinco
- Swannee, GA
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