Ken Stead BIO

Ken Stead has spent the last two years playing over 200 shows, including such festivals as Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Canmore Folk Festival, North Country Fair, and Come By The Hills and three Western Canadian Tours. His newest, and second release "Fear Has No Place Here" made it to the Earshot National Folk/Roots/Blues chart and has earned him 4 nominations in the 2016 Edmonton Music Awards.

Kens Alternative/Folk/Roots sound is rooted in the story of his life in which Ken writes to reach others. "The gentle yet lush album, produced by Winston Hauschild, feels like the cohesive work of a veteran"-Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton Journal. Ken continues to tour (May 2016 Canadian Tour, November 2016 Canadian Tour) as he is receiving more recognition across Canada. Kens stage presence, performance, and audience engagement have given him a continually growing fan base across Canada.

HOMETOWN: Edmonton

Project WILD Bootcamp pairing: Midnight Lights