KEN MURDOCH

Ken Murdoch-Melbourne's premier piano man- played all top venues for last 25 years. Still working 3-4 nights a week. A must for corporate event scheduling. Plays wide selection of 300 songs from 70s, 80s & 90s will bring own grand piano (shell with elec.kybd-looks just like real grand piano) perfect for marquee entertainment or pre-showtime entertainment. Involves audience in show - including dressing them up (if requested) has dueling piano show with drummer and renowned comedian Marty Fields (2 grand pianos supplied) promo dvds for both shows available on request.

 

Australia’s finest pianoman, now in his 30th year of entertainment continues to delight audiences across Australia.

 

With a 300+ songlist and a passion for performing Ken is perfect for any function.

 

At all of Ken’s engagements we provide a grand piano shell at no extra expense.

Imagine having a grand piano at your next event!!!!!(Perfect for marquees,ballrooms and even your home!)

 

Lots of audience participation and humour makes Ken the perfect choice for your next special night.

 

Ken has been playing professionally since the age of 17. Originally starting as guitarist to John Farnham, Ken went onto form Australian rock band TASTE having four top twenty hits. Regulars on COUNTDOWN Taste went on to tour with SWEET,SUZI QUATRO and QUEEN.

 

In the 80s Ken became a sort after pianoman playing all major venues throughout Australia.

 

In the early 90s he then joined show band THE ECHOES (Formerly the BLUE ECHOES)playing keyboards, guitar and vocals. They toured Australia consistently, playing all major casinos, RSLs and corporate venues to large crowds. Comedy was a major part in the Echoes act, of which Ken was a large contributor.

 

Back behind the piano in the 90s saw Ken play Japan,New Calidonia and Indonesia .

wrote the soundtrack to accompany the Australian Tennis Open to be broadcast around 30 countries around the world

Corporate clients include Coca-cola ,Cadburys, Harvest USA, Hawthorn Football club, Australian Kidney Foundation ball,video EZY awards and many more.

 

National TV appearances include “David and Kim morning show”, “Countdown” “ Bandstand” “Hey Hey it’s Saturday” “Bert Newtons GMA” “Denise and Ernie” and “IMT”

 

Was the Sth. Pacific Song contest winner with “The Loving Kind” beating 80 other countries.

 

Toured New South Wales with Cotton, Keays and Morris as keyboard player in 2001

 

Supervised all music for 2002 Equestrian Grand Event, which played to over 10,000 people.

 

Completed music for the 2003-04 advertising campaign for YAKKA Australia.

 

Spent two years as leading pianoman for HOWL AT THE MOON Australia alongside Marty Fields. Formed PIANOMANIA dueling piano corporate show with Marty in 2007.

 

Is in demand in Whitsunday Islands as leading corporate entertainer, often working with Beven Addinsall and Australian Idol's Natalie Gauci.

 

Was selected for top ten best ROCK songwriter in JOHN LENNON SONGWRITER AWARD 2007 for “Rock is Dead” (Taste) Was selected in top ten best ballad competition for APRA 2007 for “Breathe”(Taste)

Signed USA and Japan Publishing deal for songwriting

 

His song"BREATHE" written for his brother was  taken as theme for Cancer Council Australia.

 

Ken continues to work throughout Australia playing all major casinos and clubs

 

CLUB KENNY

        

Then CLUB KENNY is the perfect trio for your next function. State of the art ROLAND electric drums,guitars and keyboards provide the backdrop for this  very funny trio with lots of focus on audience participation. IMAGINE your guests getting dressed up as the Village People!! Or a dance competition of all the greatest 60’s dances. EVEN two of your clients up onstage singing along to ABBA. All this plus lots of 80s music,singalong and dancing make CLUB KENNY the ideal choice!!!!