KEN VOITA

Saturday, May 7, 2016

There Aint No Songs About Cowgirl Blues

"They teach us to believe in Santa Claus, right? And the Easter Bunny. Wondrous critters, both of 'em. Then one day they tell us, 'Well, there really isn't any Santa Claus or Easter Bunny, it was Mama and Daddy all along.' So we feel a bit cheated, but we accept it because, after all, we got the goodies, no matter where they came from, and the Tooth Fairy never had much credibility to begin with. Okay. So they let you dress up like a cowgirl, and when you say, 'I'm gonna be a cowgirl when I grow up,' they laugh and say, 'Ain't she cute.' Then one day they tell you, 'Look, honey, cowgirls are only play. You can't really be one.' And that's when I holler, 'Wait a minute!! Hold on!! Santa and the Easter Bunny, I understand; they were nice lies and I don't blame you for them. But now your screwing around with my personal identity, with my plans for the future. What do you mean I cant be a cowgirl?' When I got the answer, I began to realize there was a lot bigger difference between me and my brother than what I could see in the bathtub."-Bonanza Jellybean

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Leave All Your Cards On The Table

“He smiled understandingly-much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced--or seemed to face--the whole eternal world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey.”

Thursday, June 18, 2015

"Where The Seeds of the Dust Bowl Are Found"

"I’d like to rest my heavy head tonight On a bed of California stars I’d like to lay my weary bones tonight On a bed of California stars I’d love to feel your hand touching mine And tell me why I must keep working on Yes, I’d give my life to lay my head tonight On a bed of California stars I’d like to dream my troubles all away On a bed of California stars Jump up from my starbed and make another day Underneath my California stars They hang like grapes on vines that shine And warm the lovers glass like friendly wine So, I’d give this world just to dream a dream with you On our bed of California stars"

Saturday, February 21, 2015

"He was some kind of man"

"SOMETHING IN HER EXPRESSION ALIENATED EXTREMELY SENSITIVE PEOPLE"

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Pressed Cafe with John Carroll Feb 28th Oootaywah

John and I are determined to turn your beaten down, used up, overworked troubled minds into delicious waffles..WITH gravy on top. Where do miracles like this happen? Gladstone Avenue in central O-town on the 28th. There will be new songs, awkward jokes, and many dry puns you thought you had forgotten.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

I Dont Care

New song off of the as of yet un-named album! A song about the soft underbelly of small town America.. More coming soon!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Mill Village, Lamb Jam August 24th 2013

A whole day of music on the Medway river, Ill be joined again by my comrade Brett Maclean to rock socks off and top the pops. Full band will be playing later, I'll be lead singing my way through a massive chunk of jam-tastic spam as big around as Mick Jaggers mouth.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Kaffe 1870 with Brett Maclean April 27

April 27th, 8pm, $5 at the door. You, me, Brett, and the time-space continuam all wrapped up in one glorious soul burrito....with hot sauce on top..and maybe some guacamole on the side. See you in Wakefield Quebec at the best venue in the seven kingdoms!!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Ken goes to Toronto! Magpies on the 14th of March

Ken goes back to Toronto, the place where his conception did not take place, but events leading up to it were set in motion! Ken will be opening for the lovely yet generally questionable Jehan Khoorshed and his band at Magpies at 831 Dundas West, March 14th 9pm. Jehan will of course bring his 10 foot-long bullwhip, and remind all humans attending how fun sadomasochism can be!

Come if you Can!

Details...
http://jehankhoorshed.com/upcoming-shows/