Ken Oak Band

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Ken Oak Band
Birth name Ken Oak Band
Also known as "Ken Oak Band"
Instrument(s) Vocals, Cello, Guitar
Label(s) Cello Rock Records
Website http://www.kenoakband.com/

Ken Oak Band is an American folk-rock music group based in California.

The Ken Oak Band, described by Billboard Magazine as 'soulful' and 'calming', are an acoustic duo comprised of Ed Gorski and Ken Oak. Grassroots college touring over the past three years has built them considerable buzz on the indie scene. Commonly billed as a 'cello rock' act, they consistently captivate audiences with their unique combination of cello and acoustic guitar providing a minimalist backdrop for deceptively sincere songwriting. They have been included on the soundtrack to major motion picture She's The Man, completed five national tours and produced two albums under their own label, Cello Rock Records. Their last effort (Vienna to Venice; made with veteran rock producer Duane Baron) was penned while touring in their Honda Element.

When they're not touring or recording, the Ken Oak Band are busy lifting the spirits of the Santa Monica locals during their regular busking sessions on Third Street Promenade. Street performing has taught them new levels of humility. With Ed's luscious strumming on rhythm guitar working in harmony with the deep, stirring chords Ken pulls from the cello, their sound communicates directly to the heart of the audience. Known for their warm, memorable melodies, the band are at their best lyrically when life gets complicated. Facing it with humanity and humor, the Ken Oak Band make music to love and be loved by.

KOB have sold over 25,000 albums independently. They have recently completed a month long residency at Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles.

The original members consisted of Ken Oak, Chris Ramos, and Ed Gorski. Their debut album Symposium, released in October 2005, was the first and only album under this line up. Chris Ramos, formerly the group's lead guitarist and co-songwriter, left the band in December of 2005.

The song Inda from Symposium was featured in the 2006 movie She's the Man, as well as in the film's soundtrack.

Ken Oak and Ed Gorski continue performing under the name "Ken Oak Band", and in 2006, the duo released their own album, Vienna to Venice.

Ken Oak Band are featured in Far*East Movement's album Folk Music in their song "Smile". They are also featured in Chinese American rapper Jin's Cantonese album ABC in his song "Wun Lern Chon".

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