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Long Winding Road 5:090:00/5:09
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For You 4:100:00/4:10
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The Divided Line 4:320:00/4:32
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0:00/3:21
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0:00/3:03
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0:00/4:33
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Kenny Wayne Gentry
is a versatile multi-instrumentalist rooted on Colorado's Western Slope, blending the soulful grit of his St. Louis upbringing with the clarity of the Rocky Mountains.
His unique sound draws heavily from blues, bluegrass, jazz, Americana, and Ozark soul.
An early passion for singing, writing, and music is the bedrock of his career, a heritage he describes as being "in his bones." Kenny Wayne is driven by a desire to connect with and share music with his audience—a commitment he's honed since his first performances in his grandfather's church.
He was a vital contributor across multiple acclaimed projects:
Kenny Wayne Gentry and The Companions: His newest acoustic ensemble featuring his original compositions alongside old folk ballads, blues, bluegrass, and 1940s gypsy jazz. What he likes to call "Ozark Soul"
Elk Range: An original string band known for their compelling live performances, including festival bills with artists like Sam Bush and viral videos that garnered over 7 million views.
The Hugh Phillips Band: Kenny Wayne was a featured multi-instrumentalist for nealry 5 years supporting this country music act that is currently charting and recording in Nashville.
The Sawmill Band: His 1st band where he learned to "cut his teeth" was a 6 piece, dynamic bluegrass band that was voted St.Louis' Best Bluegrass Band in 2005.
Whether performing solo, in duos, or with his evolving band, Kenny Wayne and The Companions, his mission remains simple: "to connect with YOU, and for us to be in this music together."
Notable Performances:
-Aspen Mountain Bluegrass Series
-Snowmass Summer Concert Series (supporting Clay Street Unit)
-Carbondale Oktoberfest
-KAFM Radio Room (sold out)
- 1st Annual Snowmass Mountainside Music Festival
-50th Carbondale Mountain Fair
- Kiowa County Fair w/ Chad Brock
Kenny Wayne has also supported Faith Eliza, Jackson Emmer, Natalie Spears, billboard artist- Chad Brock, and more.
Music & live video
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Press / Reviews
“A Colorado Blue Grass Band, Elk Range, instantly became famous worldwide when their impromptu performance on a closed Snowy Colorado Mountain Canyon Highway was captured on video. The video quickly went viral worldwide with over three million views.”
— HEC-TV
“A mandolin isn't supposed to do that! ” - Denise Moran (Dublin, Ireland)
“The man is so talented, hardworking, and most poignant, very positive. I really like the tuning he used for the song 'For You'. I have no idea how to musically define it, the notes and tempo roamed a vast spectrum of emotions. Brilliant ” - 52nd Carbondale ARTS Mountain Fair Songwriter peer review