Ken Hall

"I think a lot of people will remember Ken but I am surprised to find little about him online. I can't recall how I met him but it was a long time ago, possibly through Doug Cox but likely earlier, maybe at Old Town Strings. I was pleased to get to play with him for a period around 1993. He was mostly known as a guitarist (and a good one) but with us (Barrelhouse: myself, Clark Brendon and Charles Gates) he played mostly piano. We played Spinnaker's and Swan's. He also joined Little Marty's Jukejoint (same members as above) on a fun gig in Market Square. Ken was always calm and easy to work with, singing some songs too, like Life is a One Way Ticket, Katy Mae, Gonna Sit right Down and Write Myself a Letter etc, a mix of blues and early jazz. I saw him a number of times with Doug Cox in the Sidewalk Blues Band. I also remember him being in the Songs of Ireland group and a Latin Band (was it Kumbia?). He wasn't with us for long but it was fun while it lasted and I've always respected him. A diverse musical talent and much missed! RIP!!" Dave Harris "Ken Hall was Victoria's Renaissance musician. Mostly known as a guitar player, he also played the cello and various flutes and percussi... more...