Ken teaches "A Place to Start"
A songwriting workshop.
6 PM

Ken performs and hosts author Kiyomi Appleton Gaines https://www.facebook.com/ThatKiyomi/
6:30 PM

Almost every month I'm playing at the Book Pub and featuring another songwriter or performing poet. Bill is one of the founders and leaders of Influence Music Hall. Show up hungry and thirsty. Plenty of good things to choose from the Book Pub's menu. And.....they've got books!!!

Come be a part of this recorded session of Tom's long running series, River City Folk. Then, when it airs later down the road you can say, "Hey, I was there!!!"  It's free show.

Saturday, Oct 21 9:30 -11:00 AM  Ken presents "How To Get Out of Your Beautiful Rut" a songwriting seminar.

This is part of the 1st Tuesday Art Walk series co-sponsored by the city of Hillsboro and Influence Music Hall
A nice intimate setting with an excellent choice of wines, small bites, and guest taps with local beer and cider.

Each month the city of Hillsboro produces a combined celebration of local art, music, and history. In conjunction with that the Influence Music Hall, books local performers into over a dozen different locations in the city.

2 pm

RSVP 
rsvp@inthemusicroom.comor call 972-938-9990

3103 Sanger Creek Way Waxahachie, TX  75165 

Once again I get to hang at NWD with the Bontempo family and friends. A great stage. Great food and drinks...and me!!!

For reservations email rioranchohouseconcerts@gmail.com or call 505-349-3273
I'm so looking forward to singing for this ABQ area concert series and being back in the Land of Enchantment.

Call 505-349-3273 for info and reservations.

A sweet, intimate place on Portland's east side with great food and great libations. And, during my break my son, Josh Gaines, will be holding forth with some of his latest poems. Yeah, it's a family thing.

Local mainstay and long time friend, Carl Solomon hosts this monthly songwriter night once a month featuring local and touring artists. Spinella's just east of Portland, is a great place to have a meal or just drinks with friends. Bring 10 of your besties and we'll see you there.

436 N Main Ave
Gresham, Oregon 97030

Each month the city of Hillsboro produces a combined celebration of local art, music, and history. In conjunction with that the Influence Music Hall, books local performers into over a dozen different locations in the city. This is my first time as part of this group but not my last.

This show will be broadcast on Cafe Artichoke's YouTube and, if you can't see it live, you can watch it at a later date. We'll be doing our best to solicit donations or you can send mine to venmo.com/kengainesmusic

We'll take a break for a potluck supper around 6:20. Then come back for more music 7-8.
BYOB & bring a dish to share.
Angie and Paul Goeke's way of saying farewell to me. And, Paul's way to get to hear "Razzmatazz" one more time.

I'm back at William Chris Wines in Hye, Texas on Hwy 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. Talk about a true Texas Hill country experience!!! And a truly great selection of wines and accompanying good things to eat.

Thursday
15

Our friend Ruth started this house concert series in Austin in 2005, then moved it to PA in 2015, and now in her new home in Beaumont, TX. This show will be completely acoustic.

"Any Sunday Afternoon" hosted by Jan Seides with guests Claudia Schmidt and Ken Gaines
This concert will be featured on Zoom
Meeting 874 3123 9887
Password 863084
It will also be live streamed on https://facebook.com/janseides and https//youtube.com/janseides
All of you out there in the known universe come see and hear us swap some songs and tell some stories.

This event is sponsored by Shoulder to the Stone with help from Song Circle Houston,
both Houston area 501c3 organizations dedicated to promoting Houston area and Texas music and musicians.

The music camp will be at Quiet Valley Ranch July 17-21. If you cannot attend this event you can still support the music camp by making a DONATION HERE . . .Read, scroll down, and click on the "Donate" button. NOTE: if you're donating to this event through the website please wait until or after July 3rd. The KFF administration will contact you to confirm you are donating specifically for the Camp.

Music starts at 2 PM!!! We'll have performances by:

2:00 Ken Gaines
2:30 Ted Miller
3:00 Marina Rocks
3:30 Pam Grisham
4:00 Jim Gill
4:30 Grifters and Shills
5:00 Ray Wyatt
5:30 Susan Elliott
6:00 Ed Amash
6:30 Leslie Waugh
7:00 Willie B Arenas and Friends

We'll also be raffling off an instrument or two.

To celebrate Song Circle Houston is hosting a day of music at Harold's in the Heights. Here's the schedule featuring a wonderful selection of Houston's performing songwriters. The music begins at 10:45 AM and will feature:

12:30-1:10 PM Pam Grisham
1:20-2:00 Dave Paul
2:10-2:50 Ed Amash
3:00-3:40 Brenna Haffey
3:50-4:30 Mike Darnell
4:45-5:30 Susan Elliott
5:40-6:25 Selia Qynn
6:40-7:25 Wild Rabbit Salad
7:40-8:25 Ken Gaines & Wayne Wilkerson
8:40-9:30 Dave Becker Band

Come on out and show your support for live local music!!!

I'm back in the Woodlands at this long-standing concert series featuring some of the best singer/songwriters in the country.
Please read vaccination, mask, and social distancing requirements.

Under a spreading oak, among a circle tables, and folks enjoying fine food and beverages you'll find Brian and me making a joyful noise.

4319 North FM 565 Road A
Mont Belvieu, TX. 77523

Music starts at 7 PM. Ken & Wayne go on around 8. Come hungry and thirsty. Leave happy.
Bring a dish to share.

Music starts at 7:30. Tickets sold at door.
Adults $18. Seniors and Students $14. Free to kids under 12.
Please wear a mask. Vaccinated audience highly recommended.

One of Houston's oldest continuous concert series, Second Saturday is hosted by the Houston Folklore Society. Check out all their activities.

West University Community Building
6104 Auden (at Rice Blvd)

Also live streamed.

Bugle Boy Live Webcast Series presents:
Ken Gaines in Concert
Doors open at 7 PM. Music starts at 8.

GET TICKETS HERE

There will be a limited number of seats available at the Bugle Boy in LaGrange, TX.
And the rest of you out there in the world can watch it in the comfort of your own homes.

Spread the word to 10 of your best friends.

Music starts at 7 PM. Ken & Wayne go on around 8. Come hungry and thirsty. Leave happy.
Bring a dish to share.

I'm back at Fred's finally and swapping songs with Jenna. Make sure and come hungry. Everything I've ever had at Fred's was finger lickin' good. They're also a family friendly place and Jenna and I will be performing family friendly songs.

The 3rd installment of this new series at 8th Wonder Distillery just east of Minute Maid Park. They feature their own 8X Distilled Vodka, a Hop-Infused Gin, a Silver Rum and a hand selected Whiskey along with an amazing beer selection from the brewery across the street.

And we'll be streamed live to the world on the HoustonLive.TV Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/NewHoustonLiveTV

Salt and Vine Wine Co.Baytown area

A brand new venue for me and Brian and a chance to get down Baytown way.

4319 North FM 565 Road A
Mont Belvieu, TX. 77523

The 3rd installment of this new series at 8th Wonder Distillery just east of Minute Maid Park. They feature their own 8X Distilled Vodka, a Hop-Infused Gin, a Silver Rum and a hand selected Whiskey along with an amazing beer selection from the brewery across the street.

This is the first of a new music series at Kojak's in Houston. Known for decades for their scrumptious Greek cuisine you'll want to show up early, have a fine meal, then kick back with a glass or two of wine while Wayno and I make you smile.

5:30 for Cocktails
6PM Potluck (Italian theme meal)
Music starts at 7 PM CST
Suggested donation $15-$25

For in-person there will be limited seating and you must be fully vaccinated.
RSVP pjgalveston@gmail.com

I'm so happyto be a part of this series and swapping songs with my old friend Doug Wintch from Salt Lake City.

Sign up for the open stage at 5:30.
Ken plays at 6.
Open stage follows.

17356 NW Fwy,
Houston, TX 77040

A brand new local music series here in Houston. Come hungry and thirsty. Leave happy.

Show is limited to 30 guests who have completed their vaccine protocol. For questions or RSVP contact Molli at mamcmills@gmail.com
Or text 281-455-5675

Pie and bottled water will be provided...and placed under your chairs. BYO adult beverage.

There is also a GoFundMe is in progress

Sunday
18

This month we'll form a song circle at
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Bring your voices, your instruments, your songs, your poems, and your ears for an informal song circle hosted by yours truly.

9:00 am to noon

Ken & Wayne with host Ed Amash opening

Music starts at 6:30 PM

Ken & Brian Kalinec

A brand new venue for me. And, while Wayno is away on vacation I'll be joined by my good buddy, Brian Kalinec. Come on out and kick back.

Sunday
16

This month we'll form a song circle at JP Hops House

Bring a mask, your songs, your instruments, your voices, and your ears. We'll be swappin' songs, sippin' brews and wine, and enjoying the company of our fellow human beings at JP Hops, one of Houston's long time presenters and supporters of live, local music.

There will be limited house seating. The show will also be live streamed.
For tickets and info: CLICK HERE

Watch the web site on the day of the concert for the live stream link

There will be limited house seating. The show will also be live streamed.
For tickets and info: CLICK HERE

Watch the web site on the day of the concert for the live stream link

Thursday
11
2 to 4 pm

After a while, we all tend to write the same type of song over and over. Even if we are successful with the results, it becomes our "beautiful rut." Singer-songwriter Ken Gaines will take you back to the basic music elements of songwriting in this live online workshop and teach you a structured approach to bringing variety into your songs, an approach that can be used for the rest of your life.

Adults or ages 15 and older. This will be on the Zoom platform and will be interactive.

To Register for this event:
CLICK HERE