KO Launches KNTV – Episode 1
KNTV is KO’s internet video/blog/TV show, where he talks about shows, his up coming events, and musical acts.
KNTV IS FILMED AT THE GREEN STUDIO IN TOR. ONT. IN FRONT OF A LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE
PRODUCED AND EDITED BY RISING ROCK PRODUCTION AND KNTV
Download KO “Let’s Blaze” Album Here
(Album Produced by Ron Allen)
BREAKING NEWS Universal Republic Signs KO
BREAKING NEWS Universal Republic Signs KO!!!! “Capable” drops in the US – produced by Ron Allen
KO | The Ballad Of Jimmy Roscoe (Official Video) KO-NATION.COM
KO | The Ballad Of Jimmy Roscoe form the album “Let’s Blaze” Produced by Ron Allen
THE JOINT VENTURE TOUR!! KO – DANIEL WESLEY – REBEL EMERGENCY!!
Three of Canada’s most exciting and dynamic artists – Daniel Wesley, KO, and Rebel Emergency – have joined forces for the first time in a cross Canada tour. Vancouver’s Daniel Wesley is fresh off a nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year by XM radio. Toronto’s KO has been nominated for 2 CASBY awards (Fav new Artist/Fav new record) and his smash hit, “Capable” was nominated for a Canadian Radio Music Award. Toronto’s Rebel Emergency, were named Edge102′s “Next Big Thing” and were asked by Snoop Dogg to open his most recent Toronto Concert.
Each band has a unique and dynamic live presence, utilizing a blend of Rock, Reggae, and Hip Hop, making for a show that is sure to please their loyal supporters while also enticing new fans on a nightly basis. With each artist having highly anticipated new albums due, 2011 will bring new successes and milestones as they set the tone with this Canada wide spring tour, riding the wave across the country.
Come party with us, the drinks are on us!! By that we mean we will probably spill beer on ourselves. These shows are gonna be EPIC!!
May 3 BARRIE, ON @ The Mansion Nightclub
May 4 PETERBOROUGH, ON @ The Historic Red Dog
May 5 KINGSTON, ON @ The Merchant Tap House
May 6 OTTAWA, ON @ The Capital Music Hall
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000468498D9709A?artistid=1471767&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3
May 7 TORONTO, ON @ The Mod Club (early show 7pm doors All Ages)
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004687AEF79044?artistid=1471767&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3
May 9 LONDON, ON @ The London Music Hall
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3839
May 12 HAMILTON, ON @ The Casbah
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3840/
May 13 WINDSOR, ON @ The Blind Dog
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3862
May 14 ST CATHARINES, ON @ The Red Hot Chili Pepper
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3842
May 16 THUNDER BAY, ON @ Crocks
May 17 WINNIPEG, MB @ The West End Cultural Centre
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004686BC87BD0C?artistid=1188598&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
May 19 EDMONTON, AB @ The Starlite Room
http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/ko-and-daniel-wesley/Edmonton/304
May 20 CALGARY, AB @ The Gateway Bar – SAIT Campus
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Saits-The-Gateway-tickets-Calgary/venue/139889
May 21 LETHBRIDGE, AB @ The Stone
May 23 GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB @ Better Than Fred’s
May 24 FORT ST. JOHN, BC @ On The Rocks
May 26 KAMLOOPS, BC @ The Blue Grotto
May 27 VANCOUVER, BC @ The Venue Nightclub (Early show doors 7pm)
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004687861B8308
May 28 WHISTLER, BC @ The Garibaldi Lift Company
http://www.clubzone.com/events/346331/whistler/garibaldi-lift-company/daniel-wesley-ko-glc-presented-by-cia-concerts
May 31 NANAIMO, BC @ Queens
June 1 VICTORIA, BC Club @ 9One9
http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3624805
June 3 TOFINO, BC @ The Legion
Ko Blazes at the Sound Academy
Whenever Toronto’s premier alterna
tive station, 102.1 the Edge, and concert institution The Sound Academy, combine forces, the results are phenomenal. This past Friday, the Everything to do with Fred Show was no exception. The event’s namesake, DJ Fearless Fred, put together a stellar line-up of music, culminating in a blazing show by Toronto’s own Ko.
The songwriter/rapper/story teller bounded onto the stage, warmly welcomed by the packed house at the Sound Academy as he asked how his “Toronto Family” was doing. And they were doing just fine, judging by the flowing Amsterdam beer and pungent smoke in the air. With an album titled “Let’s Blaze”, it’s to be expected from Ko fans, and is heartily approved by the man himself. Ko opened his set with the instructive and cautionary tune “Bourbon (crack song)”, combining a rap shout out intro with acoustic guitar set to a hip hop beat as the audience waved their hands in time. Title track “Let’s Blaze” was met with even louder applause and the flickers and flares of lighters through the venue, and allowed Ko to showcase his gritty and soulful voice as he played the role urban folk singer. Putting down the guitar, Ko embraced his hip hop influences and welcomed Toronto rapper Unknown Mizery to the stage for a powerful performance of their collaboration “I’m Ok”. “Represent” brought back the rock with a rousing guitar solo, while the poignant “Moving Mountains” had the crowd chanting as Ko shared another intimate piece of his life story. Finishing his set, Ko played “Capable” the anthem that propelled him to the forefront of the Toronto music scene, and easily the crowd favourite.
Ko thanked the audience and left the stage, tired but visibly thrilled to be doing what he loves, but was quickly brought back out to rowdy cries of ENCORE by his adoring public. He appeared surprised by the request but happily obliged, launching into “Drunk”, a song with a great beat to jump and dance to, and that’s just what Ko and his fans did. It was the perfect song to end a night of great music and great times.
Ko Kapches has come a long way from his wayward past of dealing drugs and living on the streets. His experiences fuelled his music, and it’s his raw honesty and openness that draws people to him and the songs he writes. His following is every growing, as evidenced by the huge roaring crowd that night. They may have come for Fearless Fred, but they stayed for Ko.
For pictures of the show, check out the Edge’s gallery here.
Read the full Story at: http://www.examiner.com/live-music-in-toronto/ko-blazes-at-the-sound-academy-review
KO “Capable” #34 on Edge 102 – Top 102 Songs for 2010!!!! Produced by @ronallen
KO “Capable” #34 on Edge 102 – Top 102 Songs for 2010!!!! Produced by @ronallen
KO “Capable” hits #1 at Top 5 @ 5 on 102.1 The Edge!!!! Produced by Ron Allen
KO “Capable” hits #1 at Top 5 @ 5 on 102.1 The Edge!!!! Produced by Ron Allen
KO has been touring constantly over the past year and a half and the fan base is growing like crazy. “Capable” has been also doing well on the east and west coasts of Canada and finally we are getting love in Toronto with a #1 placement on the Edge 102.1FM Top 5@5 chart.
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www.ko-nation.com
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