ABOUT
Been playing in local pubs as a solo artist singing known and less well known songs (see influences), plus my own songs. Fingerpicking and/or flatpicking depending on the song. Also occasionally with another local guitarist/singer (vocal harmonies). A couple of years with a local Folk Band: The Sodburys, then back on my own again.
Also now fronting an upbeat country rock band, Rattlesnake Highway, reach me at kenchapman at clara dot net
- Screen name:
- Ken Chapman
- Member since:
- Aug 09 2006
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Early Donovan, Dylan, Roy Harper, Bert Jansch, Jackson C Frank, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Emmy-lou; Gram Parsons, Nanci Griffith, etc.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars; mandolin; various harmonicas; combi amp; mic.; Full PA.
MUSIC
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The Road (c. Danny O'Keefe)
The Road (c. Danny O'Keefe) Genre: Acoustic
Cover of a Danny O'Keefe song.
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Around The Corner (original)
Around The Corner (original) Genre: Acoustic
Confused but optimistic. Original song by Ken Chapman.
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Oh My Sweet Carolina (c. Ryan Adams)
Oh My Sweet Carolina (c. Ryan Adams) Genre: Acoustic
Cover of a Ryan Adams song.
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Clutching At Straws (original)
Clutching At Straws (original) Genre: Acoustic
Mid-life crisis? Original song by Ken Chapman, feat. Holly Chapman on bass.
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Forever (c. Roy Harper)
Forever (c. Roy Harper) Genre: Acoustic
Romantic. Cover of my favourite Roy Harper song.
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Harvest Moon (c. Neil Young)
Harvest Moon (c. Neil Young)
Romantic. Cover of a Neil Young song.
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Ballad of a Crystal Man (c. Donovan)
Ballad of a Crystal Man (c. Donovan) Genre: Folk
Donovan: First attempt at recording a couple of years back. On a friends noisy home pc, through a Shure PG58 I think
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New Messiah (original)
New Messiah (original) Year: 2009 Album: Later.... Genre: Folk
Saw the inauguration, all the hope, optimism and faith, 'nuff said.... Written and performed by Ken Chapman (Copyright)
CALENDAR
Past Events
Half-hour set hosted by Acoustic Alfie
Full set at The Tennis Court Inn, Warmley, Bristol. Featuring James Levan and Holly Chapman.
Support for Eddie Martin: Blues Artist of the Year Winner (South West Music Awards 2011)
Half-hour set at this historic pub:
The Seven Stars
Thomas Lane
Redcliffe
Bristol
BS1 6JG
Back for another half-hour set at this historic pub venue. Real music; real people; real ale.......
The Seven Stars
Thomas Lane
Redcliffe
Bristol BS1 6JG
Back for another half-hour set at this great real ale/cider pub.....'tween 3pm and 6pm
Back by popular demand for another half-hour set!!
The Seven Stars
Thomas Lane
Redcliffe
Bristol
BS1 6JG
Half-hour acoustic set @
Spring Garden Tavern
188 Hotwell Road
Hotwells
Bristol
BS8 4RP
Co-hosting this regular acoustic open mic night.
2nd Monday every month, at:
The Prince of Wales
94 High St, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DZ
Half-hour set in this historic pub in the centre of Bristol, real ale, real people, and real music!
The Seven Stars
1 Thomas Lane
Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JG
1/2 hour set sometime between 15:00-18:00
Will be doing some Neil Young covers, plus some more obscure stuff!
Co-Hosting this open-mic event, all kinds of acoustic stuff, folk/country/rock/pop, depends on who turns up.
Performers and audience welcome, admission free
Featuring special guests
(No PA, no backing tracks, this is a totally unplugged event)
Return of the Ken 'n' Tel extravaganza
Back at Dilton Marsh with Terry and Nigel (on bass)
Playing with local hero Terry Lyons at the Prince of Wales Dilton Marsh from 8:30
Gig with pal(s) at the Prince of Wales pub, Dilton Marsh
Open mic session at the Lamb Inn in Trowbridge
