tag:kenstunes.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=3News2023-12-23T20:50:05-05:00Ken Eichlerfalsetag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/73237072023-12-23T20:50:05-05:002023-12-23T20:57:42-05:00RIP Joel M. Smith<p>My close friend and bandmate, Joel Martin Smith, has passed. My heart and prayers go out to his daughter Alex and family.</p><p>He was an incredibly talented musician and songwriter. One of the best slide guitarists there ever was. He was also a master carpenter - he built my studio. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/71214/ab28122d4d30d621086b1652fd2dbcb1d04314ab/original/ac3fe671-4a07-4472-9675-dfed57cbab40-1-105-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I will miss him dearly.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/71214/fd7134828048a6deb71adc95c20add198e6e2cf8/original/99d08af4-8f51-42a7-a030-ef496c781972-1-105-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/71355852023-01-09T18:58:46-05:002023-10-28T14:51:38-04:00Courtney Hanley, Pamela Sklar and Ken Eichler collaborate on "Georgia On My Mind"<p>The latest project out of Sliding Door Studios is a terrific version of "Georgia On My Mind" featuring Courtney Hanley on vocals, Pamela Sklar on Flute, and Ken Eichler on guitar.</p><p>Also featuring Glenn Eichler on bass and Paul Connors on piano and organ, this track pays homage to the Ray Charles version recorded in the 60s.</p><p>Thanks to all the fantastic musicians involved.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/2a18089886cfa1640f509bad8bbe219c0fd524f3/original/2cbfb3c8-d0cc-4a3b-9f62-efe3e257c572-1-201-a.heic/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.heic" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/67525162021-09-21T01:18:47-04:002023-09-22T12:55:46-04:00Wendy Moten is a four chair turn tonight on The Voice. Congrats!<p>I had the pleasure of playing a gig with Wendy Moten about 10 years ago. She was phenomenal. Tonight she landed a spot on Blake Shelton's team on the Voice. Congratulations, Wendy! No one deserves it more than you.</p>
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<p><span class="font_small">Left to Right: John Heithaus, Wendy Moten, ?, Mark Rivera, Ken Eichler, ?, Denny McDermott</span></p>
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<p> </p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/66570392021-06-11T20:21:16-04:002023-09-22T12:56:24-04:00Ken Eichler and Dan Stone release "Poor Lonesome Cowgirl" featuring Nicole Alifante<p>Adapted from the Ed McCurdy recording "Poor Lonesome Cowboy", Ken Eichler and Dan Stone release "Poor Lonesome Cowgirl", a country blues song featuring Nicole Alifante on lead vocal.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/fb02e5eb3c9642b51b8768cc833ad7e78707ccea/original/cover-poor-lonesome-cowgirl.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ken Eichler: guitars, organ, percussion</p><p>Mike Severino: drums</p><p>Larry Forrest: bass</p><p>Dennis Lichtman: fiddle</p><p>Stephanie Harrison: background vocals</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Ken Eichler and Dan Stone</p><p>Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Ken Eichler, Sliding Door Studios</p>2:24Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/66397152021-05-25T13:47:27-04:002021-07-22T08:47:10-04:00"When Love Turns to Sin" gets placed two weeks in a row on Showtime's hit series "City On A Hill"<p>Tom Nicks and I were very fortunate to get our song placed in Showtime's hit series "City On A Hill" last week. We were even more excited to find out it was on for a second week in a row in the season finale. Check out the bar scenes in each episode and you'll hear our tune <a contents='"When Love Turns To Sin"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTep5ZbivY" target="_blank">"When Love Turns To Sin"</a> playing in the background.</p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/66247152021-05-07T19:04:50-04:002023-09-22T12:56:45-04:00What do Kevin Bacon, T. Nicks and Ken Eichler have in common? Answer: Showtime's "City on a Hill"<p>My songwriting partner Tom Nicks‘ and my song “<a contents="When Love Turns to Sin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/search/when%20love%20turns%20to%20sin" target="_blank">When Love Turns to Sin</a>” will be featured on the new episode of City on a Hill (starring Kevin Bacon) on Showtime this Sunday night, May 9.</p>
<p>Hope you enjoy! </p>
<p>Ken </p>
<p>PS - Our music is always available on all popular music download and streaming sites including iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc. </p>
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<p> </p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/59322322019-10-19T13:25:38-04:002023-09-22T12:58:18-04:00Ken Goes Live Again with The Uninvited Band<p>I recently rejoined my old buddies in the Uninvited Band after taking a few years off to work on recording projects. </p><p>For nearly 20 years The Uninvited has been entertaining crowds at private parties, clubs, weddings and other special events. Featuring the some of the best musicians from Westchester and Fairfield Counties we play Top 40 hits from the 1950s through today...it's a guaranteed good time with something for everyone. </p><p>Check out our <a class="no-pjax" href="/upcoming-gigs" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Upcoming Gigs" contents="upcoming gigs">upcoming gigs</a> and come dance with us! </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/BandCT/.</p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/58206352019-07-10T21:54:03-04:002019-07-10T21:54:03-04:00Another Shout Out to Don's Tunes<p>I am honored to become a featured artist on <a contents="Don's Tunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://donstunes.com" target="_blank">Don's Tunes</a>. </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.donstunes.com/ken-eichler/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.donstunes.com/ken-eichler/" target="_blank">https://www.donstunes.com/ken-eichler/</a></p>
<p>Please support Don's Tunes. He does a fantastic job promoting great music!</p>
<p> </p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/57993492019-06-21T12:44:01-04:002021-05-25T13:39:49-04:00Don's Tunes Picks Ken's Tunes<p>The top YouTube Blues channel, <strong>Don's Tunes</strong>, recently included one of my earlier productions, <strong>Have You Ever Loved A Woman</strong>, in their second 1 hour Slow Blues Show.</p>
<p>I am truly humbled.</p>
<p>This recording was originally included on the <strong>Hip Pocket Band</strong> album <strong>Returns </strong>and featured Kevin "Dr. C" Crutchfield on lead vocals. </p>
<p>Kevin was one of the most talented vocalists I have ever worked with. Like his recording of <strong>Dock Of The Bay</strong>, Dr. C nailed this track in one take. We didn't need a second.</p>
<p>He was also a dear friend and though I am sad he is not here with me to enjoy this I believe his spirit is flying around laughing at me right now. </p>
<p>Please send Don's Tunes some love: <a contents="https://youtu.be/Yul22_8pAwg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Yul22_8pAwg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Yul22_8pAwg</a> and <a contents="donstunes.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://donstunes.com" target="_blank">donstunes.com</a>.</p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/57993472019-06-21T12:20:40-04:002023-09-22T13:00:09-04:00CBS Football Scores a Touchdown with Ken's Tunes<p>Recent Ken's Tunes "sitings" include three CBS NFL games back in late 2018. CBS also gave Ken the thumbs up in a feature about college football athletes.</p><p>Other new additions to the growing list of TV shows using Ken's tunes are Tanked and Junkyard Empire.</p><p>A big thank you to my publishers and the music supervisors picking Ken's tunes!</p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/57992932019-06-21T11:51:19-04:002023-09-22T13:03:03-04:00Dimensions - A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band<p><em>Just Released!</em></p>
<p><strong>Dimensions</strong> - A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band</p>
<p>As a young musician growing up in the 70s the Allman Brothers were an amazing source of blues, rock, and country licks. They were musically mature beyond their years and played with raw passion. I wonder to this day what Duane would have sounded like had his life not been cut short. Gregg was a soulful songwriter and one of my favorite singers of all time. Midnight Rider is an absolute classic and one of my favorite songs of all time. </p>
<p>I believe their musical soul lives on through me as it does for so many others who grew up with the ABB. To say that they were huge influence on my playing would be an understatement.</p>
<p>I hope you enjoy Dimensions. It was a spiritual experience to produce it.</p>
<p>Ken</p>
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<p>Written and recorded by Ken Eichler at Sliding Door Studios, New Rochelle, NY </p>
<p>Ken Eichler - guitars, bass, organ <br>Paul Connors - organ <br>Vito Luizzi - drums </p>
<p>copyright 2019 Kenneth F. Eichler</p>
<p> </p>3:43Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/56944662019-03-26T13:09:59-04:002019-03-26T13:10:41-04:00Great year for music!<p>In the past twelve months or so I've had dozens of new placements in TV worldwide including prime time spots on the 2018 Winter Olympics, Chicago PD and The Voice.</p>
<p>It's been a busy year at Sliding Door Studio, too, with several new projects ongoing. </p>
<p>I'm currently collaborating with flutist Pamela Sklar on several new instrumental pieces.</p>
<p>Also working with The Roadhouse Roosters and Joel Smith to produce their upcoming CD.</p>
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<p> </p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/56698812019-03-05T14:45:14-05:002023-10-28T14:43:23-04:00It's been a while...<p>My music was featured twice during the 2018 Winter Olympics for men's snowboarding and women's curling.</p>
<p>In yesterday's third episode of the Voice blind auditions my new tune "Slippery River" set the scene for the bio on a four chair turn, Dexter Roberts.</p>
<p>Love to my Mom who passed away in July and to my Dad who passed away ten years ago. Wish you were here to see this.</p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/49299042017-11-12T20:01:51-05:002023-10-28T14:44:15-04:00Angel Rissoff passed away earlier this week.<p>Angel Rissoff passed away earlier this week. He was one of the greatest musicians I ever worked with. We became good friends over the past two years working on several projects together. He was blessed with talent and passion and I was blessed to get to know and work with him. He was a musician's musician and a gentleman - in a very cool way.</p>
<p>I took this picture just before Angel became ill. The smile on his face was genuine - not because I asked him to say cheese but because he was making music as I snapped the photo. He found joy in music and I found joy in his music and friendship. RIP, Angel.</p>
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<p> </p>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/45674402017-01-28T09:17:51-05:002023-10-28T14:45:30-04:00Brooke Baldwin Loves Ken - so does Pawn Stars!I am happy to report that the new year has started off with a bang for Ken's Tunes! <br><br>CNN's Brooke Baldwin introduced a new segment on her show yesterday called "American Woman" and chose my song "<a contents="Let Yourself Dream On" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396848/let-yourself-dream-on">Let Yourself Dream On</a>" for the opening and closing of the segment. The clip can be viewed here: <a contents="http://www.snappytv.com/tc/3790543/2259803" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.snappytv.com/tc/3790543/2259803" target="_blank">http://www.snappytv.com/tc/3790543/2259803.</a> Thanks to Ken Skjeveland for recognizing the guitar solo and letting me know he heard it live! Ken is the rockin' singer on the full version. Thanks also to Larry Forrest for his funky bass on the cut.<br><br>In the "more good news" category, Ken's instrumental "<a contents="Country Gentleman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396774/country-gentleman">Country Gentleman</a>" found it's way (again) onto the latest episode of the History Channel's hit show, Pawn Stars. Thanks to all the music supervisors out there that keep pickin' Ken's Tunes! <br><br>Speaking of pickin'...Here's a new one called "<a contents="Pick Yer Friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1172890/pick-yer-friends">Pick Yer Friends</a>" inspired by the American Pickers show.<br><br><br><br> 3:33Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/42564462016-06-29T20:42:46-04:002021-01-28T09:35:34-05:00Angel Rissoff Release New Single with Ken Eichler and T. Nicks<p>Press Release </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Angel Rissoff Releases New Single “Lou Anna” </strong></span></p>
<p>By Ken Eichler </p>
<p>July 4, 2016 </p>
<p>New York, NY – Recording artist Angel Rissoff, in association with T. Nicks and Ken Eichler, release their first cut together, “Lou Anna”, to be widely available for download or streaming at all popular sites such as iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and CDBaby.com on July 4, 2016. </p>
<p>Recorded and produced by Ken Eichler at Sliding Door Studio, New Rochelle, NY </p>
<p>Copyright 2016 Angel Rissoff, Thomas R. Nicks, and Kenneth F. Eichler <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/bbb6bd96a4e68f46e701939460ab4fab02f47506/original/angel-rissoff.jpg?1467247269" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><span class="font_small">Photo by Ken Eichler </span></p>
<p><strong>Angel plays a Fender Telecaster at Sliding Door Studio, June 2016. </strong><br> </p>
<p>Lou Anna features: </p>
<p>Angel Rissoff – lead and background vocals, bass, guitar </p>
<p>T. Nicks - background vocals </p>
<p>Ken Eichler - guitar, background vocals, bass, percussion, keyboards </p>
<p>Vito Luizzi - drums </p>
<p>Baron Raymonde - saxophones </p>
<p>Contact: </p>
<p>Angel Rissoff - angelmusicinc@aol.com, http://www.angelmusicinc.com/ </p>
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<p>Ken Eichler - ken@kayefe.com, http://kenstunes.com</p>3:11Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/40726692016-03-04T09:50:51-05:002023-10-28T14:45:59-04:00NBC's "The Voice" loves "Lay Down With Dogs"I'm so happy to announce that "Lay Down With Dogs" was used again this past Tuesday on NBC's primetime hit "The Voice". This is the third time "The Voice" has chosen this cut to set the tone for a scene.<br><br>Co-written with Vito Luizzi (Johnny Winter's close friend and long-time drummer) "Lay Down With Dogs" was originally written back in 2011 to pitch to Johnny Winter for an upcoming album. Johnny heard and dug the tune but unfortunately he never recorded another album of original music before he passed. <br><br> 3:35Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/40652542016-02-29T09:15:49-05:002020-05-15T01:15:25-04:00Ken makes History again.The History Channel's new <em>American Restoration</em> is making good use of Ken's tunes. Almost all of the episodes in the new season have featured one or more of Ken's "garage rock" inspired cues. <br><br>Another History Channel favorite, <em>Pawn Stars</em>, featured "Country Gentleman" (again) in the new episode that aired last week. "Country Gentleman" is a favorite of the History Channel having appeared in multiple episodes of <em>American Pickers</em> and various other shows.<br><br>A big thank you to all the music publishers, libraries, supervisors, and fans of the shows. <br> 2:11Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/38462582015-09-08T11:43:53-04:002015-09-08T11:53:11-04:00Nicks and Eichler continue to get airtime on popular radio, WFDUPopular New Jersey DJ, Christine Vitale, of Fairleigh Dickinson University radio station WFDU, has been airing several cuts from T. Nicks' and Ken Eichler's CD, <em>Deep Water</em>, on her Tuesday morning shows. After months of featuring tracks <em>Workin' For The Union Wage, Deep Water</em> and others, today Christine spun <em>Come Back Baby</em> for the first time<em>.</em> A big thank you again to Christine and WFDU for supporting independent artists and local talent. Please support WFDU <a contents="Donate to WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/701/index.aspx?sid=701&gid=1&pgid=1443&cid=2658" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br> 3:36Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/38043052015-08-05T08:20:43-04:002020-11-10T01:54:53-05:00WFDU Rocks the NY Airwaves with T. Nick's and Ken Eichler's CD "Deep Water"<a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.fm/single/index.php">WFDU</a>'s super-DJ Christine Vitale has been playing several cuts from T. Nick's and Ken Eichler's CD <em>Deep Water</em> for the past few months. She has also been playing tunes from The Roadhouse Roosters self-titled EP produced by Ken Eichler at Sliding Door Studio.<br><br>Please support Fairleigh Dickinson University's <a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.fm/single/index.php" target="_blank">WFDU</a><a contents="WFDU&nbsp;89.1FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.fm/single/index.php" target="_blank"> 89.1FM</a> and Christine's Vitale's show <a contents='"The Rock and Rhythm and Blues Rollercoaster"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.streamrewind.com/bookmarks/listen/121360/rhythm-rock-n-blues-roller-coaster-" target="_blank">"T</a><a contents="Rhythm Rock 'n Blues Rollercoaster" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.streamrewind.com/bookmarks/listen/121360/rhythm-rock-n-blues-roller-coaster-" target="_blank">he Rock and Rhythm and Blues Rollercoaster</a><a contents='"The Rock and Rhythm and Blues Rollercoaster"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.streamrewind.com/bookmarks/listen/121360/rhythm-rock-n-blues-roller-coaster-" target="_blank">"</a> featured every Tuesday morning between 6am and 9am. Internet listeners can stream WFDU <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://player.streamguys.com/wfdu/sgplayer/player.php?s=0" target="_blank">here.</a><br><br>A big thank you to Christine Vitale and WFDU for supporting independent artists and music!Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/37311882015-06-05T18:48:58-04:002015-06-05T18:48:58-04:00Pawn Stars chooses Country Gentleman<a contents="Country Gentleman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396774/country-gentleman">Country Gentleman</a> appeared on last night's new episode of <em>Pawn Stars</em> on the History Channel. Thanks to the History Channel, Pawn Stars, and American Pickers for playing Ken's tunes two nights in a row in prime time! 2:11Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/37287122015-06-04T09:43:01-04:002020-06-22T06:47:51-04:00Picked in America Again, and Again...I am proud to announce that one of my recent tunes, <em><a contents="Les Blues Electric" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/765738/les-blues-electric">Les Blues Electric</a></em>, appeared in last night's new episode of <em>American Pickers</em> on the History Channel. <br><br>And just a few weeks ago <em>two</em> of my tracks appeared in the <em>American Pickers</em> episode featuring a Gretsch <a contents="Country Gentleman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396774/country-gentleman"><em>Country Gentleman</em></a> guitar. They used my track, <a contents="Country Gentleman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396774/country-gentleman">Country Gentleman</a> (written as a tribute to Chet) , as well as one of my dobro solo tracks. Certainly this was also a very proud moment for me. <br><br>Ken<br> 2:30Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/36452832015-04-07T11:01:01-04:002015-04-07T12:07:28-04:00Ken's Tunes hit pay dirt on WFDU and Animal Planet's "Fool's Gold"Ken's tunes "Cold Train" and "Lonesome Whistle" were both featured on Christine Vitale's morning show on <a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wfdu.fm" target="_blank">WFDU</a> radio out of Fairleigh Dickinson University today. <br><br>"<a contents="Deep Water" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/448347/deep-water">Deep Water</a>", the title cut from T. Nicks and Ken Eichler recently released CD, has also received airplay on <a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wfdu.fm" target="_blank">WFDU</a> several times in the past few weeks. We give our sincerest thanks to the folks at <a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wfdu.fm" target="_blank">WFDU</a> for supporting local and independent artists. <br><br>"<a contents="Cold Train" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/396770/cold-train">Cold Train</a>", another cut from the CD "Deep Water", has also been featured recently in many television shows including several episodes of Animal Planet's "Fool's Gold". <br><br>"Lonesome Whistle", written by Joel M. Smith and produced by Ken, first appeared on The Hip Pocket Band "Returns" album and later re-appeared on the <a contents="Roadhouse Roosters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://roadhouseroosters.com" target="_blank">Roadhouse Roosters</a> self titled EP.4:04Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/36068052015-03-17T07:57:12-04:002015-03-17T07:58:39-04:00NBC's The Voice chooses "Lay Down With Dogs" againLast night Vito Luizzi and Ken's tune, Lay Down With Dogs, was used in one of the coaching scenes on NBC's The Voice.<br><br>Recent television sightings for other Ken's Tunes also include several newly released American Picker and Pawn Star Episodes.<br> 3:35Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/35174742015-02-09T17:46:03-05:002015-04-07T11:01:18-04:00Ken's tune "Dreaming In Blue" to appear in primetime on Fox's "New Girl"Ken's tune, "Dreaming In Blue", will be appearing in Fox's "New Girl" tomorrow night at 9PM EST. It will also be available in the next few days for download and streaming at all popular music sites including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.<br><br><br> 3:30Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/34790532015-01-21T18:36:11-05:002023-10-28T14:46:10-04:00New Tunes Released, More Ken's Tunes on "American Pickers", Roosters on the RadioIf you're reading this then you are already listening to a few of the latest productions recently completed at Sliding Door Studio. <br><br>Also, when in New Jersey please give a listen to WFDU. They have taken a serious liking to the Roadhouse Rooster's latest EP.<br><br>History Channel's American Pickers keeps pickin' Ken's Tunes - now appearing in our tenth episode in just the past couple of years. Plenty of other placements as well including TV shows, ads, International sitcoms and some stuff you wouldn't believe it if I told you. 2:11Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/32269792014-10-10T15:11:26-04:002014-10-10T15:11:26-04:00Ken to appear with Vinnie Pastore's Gangster SquadVinnie Pastore invited Ken Eichler to sit in with his band, Gangster Squad, at Dudley's in New Rochelle on November 28. Should be a fun time for all.Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/30850532014-07-19T15:54:47-04:002023-10-28T14:46:47-04:00Roadhouse Roosters release self titled EPRoadhouse Roosters just released their first EP called (you guessed it) "Roadhouse Roosters". The EP features six original blues/rock tunes by singer/guitarist Joel M. Smith. Recorded and produced by Ken Eichler at Sliding Door Studio, Roadhouse Roosters can be purchased online at <a contents="CD Baby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roadhouseroosters3" target="_blank">CD Baby</a>, iTunes, etc. and is also available at all popular streaming sites. <br><br>Roadhouse Roosters hail from the northern suburbs of New York city. They play uptempo boogie and blues that's heavy on slide, electric and acoustic guitars. Their repertoire is a combination of covers and originals designed to keep the audience from ever getting bored. Heavily influenced by Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and other great bluesmen of the past, they always give their listeners a rockin' good time.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roadhouseroosters3" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/50f726a5b0bf1bb8fd18cc9dfe9cf265c4abf3bb/small/roadhouse-roosters-250x250.jpg?1405707066" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><br><em>"Roadhouse Roosters are bluesmen...and the bluesman has his black cat bone and his mojo working. He has tended to the fire of the gypsy woman late into the night, in so gaining enlightenment into the mysteries of life, love, witches, and women. He has made the pilgrimage to the crossroads, stared the Devil himself in the eye and lived to tell the tale in song. Ordinary men stand in awe and women get hungry in the presence of...the Bluesman!" </em>Joel M. Smith<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><br><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Joel M. Smith - vocals, guitars</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Rick Greenop - vocals, bass</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Vito Luizzi - drums</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Additional musicians appearing on "Roadhouse Roosters"</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Russell Mannino - drums (It Ain't Right)</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Ken Eichler - guitar, bass, background vocals</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">AB Franklin - percussion</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Paul Connors - piano</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Eddie Denise - upright bass (Blue) </span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Kevin "Dr. C" Crutchfield - background vocals</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Recorded at Sliding Door Studio, New Rochelle, NY</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">Produced by Kenneth F. Eichler</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">copyright 2014 Joel M. Smith and Kenneth F. Eichler</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;">In memory of Johnny Winter</span><br><br>Click the Play button below to listen free to Roadhouse Roosters' current radio hit "It Ain't Right".<br> 3:04Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/30823112014-07-17T12:08:26-04:002014-07-17T12:08:26-04:00Johnny Winter is gone......but his spirit lives on in our memories, his recordings and in the licks of thousands of guitarists (myself included) who considered him one of their greatest guitar heroes.<br><br>Johnny Winter was my first guitar hero. In fact the very first concert I ever attended was Saturday March 13th, 1971 at the Fillmore East with Johnny Winter And headlining. Leading on for Johnny was Elvin Bishop and The Allman Brothers Band. In fact, the Allmans recorded for their Live At The Fillmore album that night. That was the night Duane Allman became my second guitar hero.<br><br>I still pinch myself today thinking of that night. And now, once again, the memories bring tears to my eyes.<br><br>RIP Johnny <br> Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/29996552014-06-07T08:15:21-04:002023-10-28T14:47:08-04:00Ken Eichler makes History again, and again, and again...This past week some of my tunes were used as the musical backdrop in the latest episodes of The History Channel's hit shows: Pawn Stars, American Restoration, and American Pickers. :-)<br><br><em>I want to thank the academy</em>...hah!<br><br><br> Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/28608092014-04-10T16:08:35-04:002023-10-28T14:47:30-04:00T. Nicks and Ken Eichler release new CD, "Deep Water"My good friend and college bandmate, T. Nicks, and I are proud to announce the release of our new CD "Deep Water". <br><br>This album has thirteen great tunes - a little rock and roll, a little blues, a little country...and it features a great lineup of talent, too. Vito Luizzi, recent inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame, plays drums on 12 of the 13 cuts. Blues Brother Band lead singer, Tommy McDonnell, is lead vocalist on 4 cuts, and so much more. Really folks, this CD is bound for your "favorites".<br><br>CDs and digital downloads can be purchased at <a contents="CD Baby Music Store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tnickskeneichler" target="_blank">CD Baby Music Store</a>. Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc. <br><br>"Deep Water" features:<br><br>T. Nicks - guitar, vocals, bass<br>Ken Eichler - guitar, vocals, bass, percussion<br>Tommy McDonnell - vocals<br>Stephanie Harrison - vocals<br>Greg Mayo - vocals<br>Paul Connors - keyboards<br>Larry Forrest - bass<br>Vito Luizzi - drums<br>Vinnie Conigliaro - drums<br><br>All songs written by T. Nicks and/or Ken Eichler (Dan Stone co-wrote <em>Done With You</em> with Ken).<br><br>Recorded at Sliding Door Studio, New Rochelle, NY<br>Produced by Ken Eichler<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/37521c67b8ba069c62150443080ce5d02070fcc6/original/deep-water-cover-small.jpg?1397161576" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Really hope you enjoy, thanks!<br><br>Ken4:08Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/26304192014-02-23T09:28:12-05:002023-10-28T14:48:20-04:00Vito Luizzi breaks his shoulder - plays anyway!Vito Luizzi knows exactly what kind of winter it's been. And, every time he tries to lift his arm over his head he is sorely reminded. Vito broke his shoulder a few weeks back when he slipped on some ice. Yet, somehow he still managed to lay down tracks at a recent session at Sliding Door Studio. We wish Vito a speedy recovery!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/02bdc2a881c9872f5a9b313c3b0e83dea203aa6a/original/img-0009.jpg?1395692329" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/cbcde27172d20d7c1c8edf5f3adbc322bad4f1bb/original/img-0008.jpg?1395693478" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/26304022014-02-23T09:22:22-05:002023-10-28T14:48:48-04:00"Deep Water" to be released soon.T. Nicks and I have finished mixing our soon to be released CD, "Deep Water". The CD will include 13 original compositions featuring Tommy McDonnell, Stephanie Harrison, Greg Mayo and T. Nicks on lead vocals. Many of the songs are already featured on this website and can be streamed at no charge! Please have a listen.<br><br>"Deep Water" also features Paul Connors on keyboards, Vito Luizzi and Vinnie Conigliaro on drums, and Larry Forrest on bass, while T. (Thomas) Nicks and I share guitar duties.<br><br>Hope you enjoy!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/545a9b886abd7206b0f9aebbfb0f88d235d8055d/original/img-0028.jpg?1395693889" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">Larry Forrest lays down the bass on "Hold On".<br><br> </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">T. Nicks and Larry<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/71214/4402e30a697a2290c4df57ce147870b9a298523f/original/img-0027.jpg?1395694090" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Larry records while Paul Connors waits on deck for his keyboard tracks.</div><br> Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/18154782013-10-09T04:54:05-04:002023-10-28T14:49:04-04:00Ken Makes It On NBC's "The Voice"Ken made it onto NBC's "The Voice" last night - no, not with his singing, but with his instrumental version of "Lay Down With Dogs". <br><br>Other recent placements include CBS's "Criminal Minds", NBC's "Dateline NBC" and "The Carson Daly Show", History Channel's "American Restoration", "Pawn Stars", "Cajun Pawn Stars", "Counting Cars", and "American Pickers", Discovery's "Tickle", MTV's "When I was 17", NatGeo's "American Weed", TLC's "NY Ink", Velocity's "Saw Dogs", CNBC's "Best Job Ever", Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta and Miami", and more.<br><br> 3:35Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/16447402013-09-18T01:19:40-04:002023-10-28T14:47:51-04:00Ken's Tunes Gets A Triple in a Single NightWhat do Tickle the Moonshiner and Danny the Count have in common? Ken's tunes, that's what! In tonight's episode of our favorite drunk, <em>Tickle</em>, Ken and Vito Luizzi's song "Lay Down With Dogs" was featured in a scene where Tickle gets a cigarette shot out of his mouth. Also, two of Ken's other rock tunes were featured in episodes of <em>Counting Cars</em> on the History Channel. Someone please pinch me.Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14261842013-08-17T08:54:21-04:002014-03-24T16:16:30-04:00A band with no name...yet.Noted drummer Vito Luizzi (Johnny Winter, Blood Sweat & Tears) has teamed up with guitarist Ken Eichler (kenstunes.com) to start a blues/rock band featuring original music written by some of the top artists on the New York/Westchester County area. The band also features of Ken Skjevland on vocals and harmonica, Paul Connors on piano and guitar, and Larry Forrest on bass. <br><br>Staying true to their roots in rock & roll and blues, Mr. Luizzi and Mr. Eichler have collaborated on many great compositions and recordings over the past few years leading to many significant placements in TV, film, and advertising. Now they want to take their show on the road becase as Ken says "Very few people are writing good blues tunes these days and no one seems to be doing rock & roll. You've got the Black Keys who have defined modern blues rock and that's just about it. We want to infuse our blues with more rock and roll and some humor, too." Listeners will certainly enjoy the stories, lyrics, and musicianship of this new "old stock" group.<br><br>Most of the songs in their repertoire (many featured here on Kenstunes) were either written or co-written by Mr. Eichler. Other composers include T. Nicks, Joel Smith, Vito Luizzi, Stephanie Harrison, and Daniel Stone.4:08Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14261702013-08-17T08:38:06-04:002023-10-28T14:49:20-04:00What do the Real Housewives have in common with Tickle and American Weed?What do the Real Housewives of Miami and Atlanta have in common with Tickle? Ken's Tunes! Lay Down With Dogs was featured on the debut episode of "Tickle". Seems fitting since my reggae tune "Skull and Boneheads" was featured on the show "American Weed". I guess my music appeals to folks who like to argue and/or enjoy adult recreational activities. Note to all my nieces and nephews - your Uncle Ken does not necessarily support the activities of the individuals portayed in these shows. ;-).<br><br> 3:35Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14107462013-03-18T01:00:00-04:002017-02-02T05:54:14-05:00Vito Luizzi Sits In With The Allman Brothers BandMy close friend and partner Vito Luizzi sat in with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hF-CXaqwr6s" target="_new">The Allman Brothers Band at The Beacon Theatre in New York City</a> this past Saturday. Referred to by Warren Haynes as the "Shuffle King", Luizzi spoke of the wonderful energy backstage at the Allman shows. Those guys were "awesome" he said, onstage and off. "What a pleasure."<br><br>
Congratulations, Vito! No one deserves this honor more!<br><br>
Luizzi, formerly with the Johnny WInter Band, Blood Sweat & Tears and others, is currently producing music here at Sliding Door Studio for a variety of film and TV projects. He is the featured drummer in most of the songs here on Kenstunes.com and is also featured as lead vocalist in our compostion Lay Down With Dogs (available for free streaming on my <a href="./tunes.cfm">Tunes</a> page).<br><br><br type="_moz">Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14107472013-02-23T01:00:00-05:002023-10-28T14:50:15-04:00Ken Eichler releases CrossroadsKen Eichler released a new version of Crossroads, the Robert Johnson blues classic, featuring Kevin "Dr. C" Crutchfield on vocals, Ken Eichler on guitars and bass, Paul Connors on piano and organ, and Vito Luizzi on drums.<br><br>
This version of Crossroads borrows heavily from live live track made famouse by Eric Clapton and Cream. Featuring the last vocal performance ever recorded of Dr. C (prior to his untimely death in 2010) and Ken Eichler's wailing slide guitar solo, this verison of Crossroads is already gaining huge numbers of fans.<br type="_moz">Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14107482013-02-19T01:00:00-05:002023-10-28T14:51:20-04:00American Pickers picks Ken Eichler again!My tunes "Easy Does It" and "Country Gentleman" were featured last night on the History Channel's "American Pickers!". Thanks for picking me guys!<br><br>
This is a partularly great story as not only is this is the second episode of American Pickers that has featured my tunes, American Pickers was the show that led me to sign a licensing agreement with a leading music library...<br><br>
One day I was relaxing in front of the TV. American Pickers has always been a favorite and suddenly it occured to me that my music would be a good fit for the show. So when the credits rolled I watched to see where their music came from. Sure enough, the credits contained the name of the company from which they license their music. After contacting this music library and subsequently signing on as a composer I have now licensed over 125 tracks and have enjoyed hundreds of placements on TV, in ads, and in film.<br>
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Thank you American Pickers! We are a match made in "pickerland".Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14107492012-11-13T01:00:00-05:002023-10-28T14:51:38-04:00older news!11/14/2012<br><br>
I just got back from my third Taxi Road Rally in LA where I had the great fortune to meet many terrific folks in the music business. <br><br>
I'm currently recording and co-producing Pamela Sklar's second CD here at Sliding Door Studios. This project is going to be really good and nothing like you've ever heard before. <br><br>
The Tessera String Band is finishing up their second CD here at Sliding Door Studios as well. This time we've recorded a pair of originals and a cover tune that shouldn't be missed. Also featuring a new instrumentalist who brings this project to a whole new level!<br><br>
My good buddy and fellow college band (Skydog) member Tom Nicks and I are laying down tracks for two new blues numbers. We're hoping to catch Tommy McDonnell between Eileen Eiver's gigs for some vocals and harp. Also featuring Paul Connors on keyboards and Vito Luizzi on drums, these are going to be some smokin' tracks!<br><br>
My old friend Dan Stone and I are also collaborating on a new blues tune that is certain to capture your attention. Also featuring the same great musicians above!<br><br>
My recently released CD "Just Gettin' Started" has drawn quite a bit of attention from Wagner and Coppola lovers! Check it out at <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/KenEichler" target="_new">CD Baby</a>! <br><br>
I recently finished producing two cuts for an up and coming artist by the name of Emily Blumenthal. She'll be releasing her videos soon so keep your eyes out for this young talent!<br><br>
Come back soon for updates and <a href="mailto:eichler@kenstunes.com">drop me a line</a> anytime.<br type="_moz"><br>Ken Eichlertag:kenstunes.com,2005:Post/14107502010-04-03T01:00:00-04:002023-09-22T12:57:39-04:00Old News<p>8/23/2012<br><br>Please check out the latest tunes! Cold Train is a rock/country guitar diddy, the Whistle Song is a slight diversion from my normal stuff but pretty catchy and filled with promise, Diddley Do is a nod to - you guessed it - Bo Diddley, co-written by and featuring Vito Luizzi on drums.<br><br>4/11/12<br><br>My blues tune "Too Late To Cry" appears on CBS's "Criminal Minds" tonight at 9pm. Many thanks to Tommy "Pipes" McDonnell (vocals and harmonica), Paul Connors (keyboards), and Vinnie Conigliaro (drums) for their great contributions to this project. "Too Late To Cry" will be available on CD Baby and iTunes in the next few days. In the meantime it is in the number one spot on my jukebox.<br><br>3/14/12<br><br>Just released my first solo CD of instrumental tunes called "Just Gettin' Started" available at iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and all other online music retailers.<br><br>My songs "True Grit" and "Lay Down With Dogs" were recently used several times on the Velocity channel's show "Saw Dogs" and "Surfin' With My '56" was used on TLC's "NY Ink".<br>I just finished recording and co-producing a great new CD from renowned flutest Pamela Sklar. Other recent CD projects include Set To Stun and the Tessera String Band.<br>I am also currently recording new projects with Steve Katz, Jon Klein, Tom Nicks, Tessera String Band and Pam Sklar.<br><br>10/31/11<br><br>I am proud to announce many new tunes featuring such great artists as Tommy McDonnell, Vito Luizzi, Nicole Alifante, and many others.<br>I am also now co-writing with a close friend of many years, Dan "Why Do You Always Sing The Blues" Stone.<br>Dan and I collaborated on four of the new releases "Done With You", "A Thing Or Two", "Hot and Dusty Road" and "Why Do You Always Sing The Blues".<br>I am also excited to announce a recent placement of one of my spanish guitar pieces on a recent Telemundo broadcast.<br>I also recently signed dozens of tunes and compositions to several top name publishing-licensing companies in NYC, LA, as well as Sweden.<br>Things have really picked up at the studio and we are hoppin' with projects for all kinds of local talent.<br>We recently finished Eddie and Jayson Denise's "Set To Stun" CD and are currently working on projects for Jon Klein, Pam Sklar as well as Joel Smith's Roadhouse Blues Band.<br><br>5/3/2011<br><br>It has been over a year since my last website update when my good friend Kevin "Dr. C" Crutchfield suddenly passed. This past year of work is dedicated to him - we all miss him so much.<br>My friends, colleagues, and I have been very busy here at Sliding Door Studio for the past year working on several CD projects as well as my own songs and compositions. I recently finished producing a CD with the Tessera String Band and am currently working on CD projects for Pam Sklar and Eddie Denise.<br>Many of the songs and compositions featured here at kenstunes.com are now available through a number of well-known and respected licensing and publishing companies including Jingle Punks, Action Media, Crucial, and more.<br><br>4/3/2010<br><br>My close friend and music partner for over 30 years, Kevin "Dr. C" Crutchfield, passed away this week. I am deeply saddened.</p>Ken Eichler