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If you are considering live music for your special occasion, the simplicity of instrumental solo guitar could provide the perfect backdrop.
Ken Cooke is an experienced and professional musician. He has been providing guitar music for weddings, cocktail hour receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, vow renewals and corporate events around South Australia for over 20 years.
Ken has played consistently at venues across South Australia, including : Ayers House, Intercontinental Adelaide, Adelaide Convention Centre, Botanic Gardens, Mount Lofty House, Glenelg Golf Club, Bridgewater Mill, Stamford Plaza, National Wine Centre, Golding Wines, Adelaide Zoo, Sunnybrae Estate, Marybank Farm and many venues in the McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley regions.
With a wide variety of music - from classic pop, classical, jazz / blues, latin, traditional wedding favourites and even movie themes, Ken's vast repertoire can be tailored to suit any occasion.
(Above) Ken was excited and honoured recently to see that U.S. guitarist Bill Piburn had shared a video (on Facebook) of Ken playing Bill's arrangement of the Billy Joel song "Just The Way You Are".
Bill Piburn is a highly respected musician, author and teacher and has written several guitar books for Mel Bay and Hal Leonard publications..
He is also the editor of the online magazine "Fingerstyle Guitar Journal".
Bill Piburn is a highly respected musician, author and teacher and has written several guitar books for Mel Bay and Hal Leonard publications..
He is also the editor of the online magazine "Fingerstyle Guitar Journal".
"Hi Ken,
Just wanted to reach out and thank you for playing at our wedding (and for congratulating us when we had a quiet moment!). I loved the music and especially my entrance song. All the best! "
Teresa & Anthony
Married 19/10/24
Ayers House, Adelaide
'Hi Ken,
We just want to thank you again for your lovely music and presence and Tom and Alexx's wedding ceremony
this morning. Everyone really enjoyed your music; it added such a lovely atmosphere to the process.
I will have no hesitation in recommending you to other people, and in contacting you again if something similar
arises."
Warmest regards,
Jane "
Jane F. (ceremony co-ordinator)
13/01/24
Walkerville Memorial Gardens
"Hi Ken,
Thank you for your wonderful work. We received many compliments on your guitar playing - it made
the ceremony very special.
Many thanks again and I''ll be sure to recommend you to others I know getting married in the future".
Tarlee & Michael
Married at St. Jospehs's Chapel, Kensington
Oct. 8th, 2023
"If you're looking to create an inviting and chilled vibe with a live act, I thoroughly recommend
guitarist Ken Cooke ! Everyone appreciated the warm ambience created by his tunes and it helped
to make my birthday celebration super memorable. Thanks Ken ! "
G. Enright
2023
"Hi Ken,
Erica, Cooper and I would just like to thank you so, so much for entertaining our guests with your magnificent skill and professionalism on our special day. Sorry it was a bit cold! I think the Giraffes appreciated the entertainment however!
Erica and Richard
Married at Monarto Wildlife Park
Sept. 2nd, 2022
"Ken has a professional attitude and is able to connect with guests and his environment easily. Ken is always punctual with his arrival and is dedicated to his passion, music. This is displayed through his work and how adaptive he is pending on the space and the environment he is working in. We value the time and effort Ken contributes towards our events and is always our first preference when seeking a musician to attend our private functions.”
The Hospital Research Foundation
("Home Lottery" launches, 2014-present)
Here are my latest solo guitar recordings - The Train classic "Hey Soul Sister", the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love", and "He's A Pirate" movie theme.
I hope you enjoy them ! - Ken
I hope you enjoy them ! - Ken
16/11/24
On Saturday 16/11, I played at Matthew and Samantha's wedding ceremony, held on a farm property up at Mount Pleasant.
Samantha and her bridesmaids/family walked down the aisle to 'Edelweiss". I also provided 1 hour of pre dinner drinks
music. I wish them all the best !
7/9/24
On September 7th I played at Angelique & Con's wedding ceremony at Ayers House.
Agelique walked down the aisle to my arrangment of Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love".
The celebrant was Aphrodite Anderson whom I always enjoy working with.
(below pIc by Karyn Kent)
27/04/24
Last Saturday 27/4 I played at Maddie and Max's wedding ceremony in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, on the Northgate Lawns - a beautiful spot to tie the knot !
Wishing them a happy future together.
