Florida independent recording artist Ken Macy has recorded eight original releases and has played at hundreds of venues throughout the United States for over 17 years.
Ken is no stranger to music awards: Ken won “Song of the week” in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for “Back Roads” on 10-7-21. He has also won five Worcester Music Awards (Massachusetts where Ken started his career) including: "Best CD: “Blueprints” and "What If ...", "Best Blues Act"(twice) and "Best Solo Act".
Ken’s original music has been featured on Country 102.5, 101.7The Bull, 92.5 FM the River's "Home Grown Radio Show", 106.3 Frank FM, Pixy103, Carter Alan's Sunday Morning Blues Show on Boston's 100.7 FM WZLX ,Indie Scene Radio 101.5WISR and on TV: NECN New England Cable News along with international radio airplay: The UK, Australia and Ireland.
His live show is energetic, fun and upbeat mix of the following genres: Country, Blues, Rock and more: A mix of cover songs and original songs. Ken's powerful vocals and distinctive guitar playing are what makes his performances memorable.
"First and foremost, Macy exhibits a superb guitar tone that features adistinctive growl. That combined with his convincing vocals makes Macy a blues-rock powerhouse. Macy is a welcomed treat to this critic's ears. Outstanding!"-
Metronome Magazine
"Great songwriters are a dying breed. But with talent like Ken Macy, there's great hope for the future."
Pulse Magazine
Awards
| John Lennon Songwriting Contest: Song of the week: “Back Roads” 10-7-21 | Best CD: Blueprints (2016) |What If ... (2008) | Best Blues Act (2008, 2009) | Best Solo Act (2009)
oRIGINAL mUSIC Featured:
Country 102.5 (Boston MA) | 101.7 The Bull (Boston MA) | 100.7 FM WZLX - Carter Alan's Sunday Morning Blues Show (Boston MA) | Pixy 103 (Hyannis/Cape Cod MA) | 92.5 FM the River's Home Grown Radio Show (MA) | 106.3 Frank FM (NH)| Country Radio (UK) | KNEL 95.3 (Brady TX) | 90.5 WICN (Worcester MA)| The Steve Katsos Show (TV) | NECN New England Cable News (TV) | Indie Scene Radio (MA) | Metronome Magazine (MA) | Pulse Magazine (MA)| Country Music Express Magazine (UK) | Boots and Whiskey Podcast (MA)| Ger O’Brien Big Country Show (Ireland) | Heckington Living Radio (UK) | XRP Radio (UK) | Radio Indie Alliance (Monie’s New Music UK) | Mark Skin Radio (MA) | 89.5 Valley FM (Australia) | 752.2 Radio | Ignition Country (UK) | Tropical Country Radio B-dawg and Lou (TN) | Banks Radio (Australia) | Radio St Pete 96.7FM (St Petersburg FL)
Ken is no stranger to music awards: Ken won “Song of the week” in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for “Back Roads” on 10-7-21. He has also won five Worcester Music Awards (Massachusetts where Ken started his career) including: "Best CD: “Blueprints” and "What If ...", "Best Blues Act"(twice) and "Best Solo Act".
Ken’s original music has been featured on Country 102.5, 101.7The Bull, 92.5 FM the River's "Home Grown Radio Show", 106.3 Frank FM, Pixy103, Carter Alan's Sunday Morning Blues Show on Boston's 100.7 FM WZLX ,Indie Scene Radio 101.5WISR and on TV: NECN New England Cable News along with international radio airplay: The UK, Australia and Ireland.
His live show is energetic, fun and upbeat mix of the following genres: Country, Blues, Rock and more: A mix of cover songs and original songs. Ken's powerful vocals and distinctive guitar playing are what makes his performances memorable.
"First and foremost, Macy exhibits a superb guitar tone that features adistinctive growl. That combined with his convincing vocals makes Macy a blues-rock powerhouse. Macy is a welcomed treat to this critic's ears. Outstanding!"-
Metronome Magazine
"Great songwriters are a dying breed. But with talent like Ken Macy, there's great hope for the future."
Pulse Magazine
Awards
| John Lennon Songwriting Contest: Song of the week: “Back Roads” 10-7-21 | Best CD: Blueprints (2016) |What If ... (2008) | Best Blues Act (2008, 2009) | Best Solo Act (2009)
oRIGINAL mUSIC Featured:
Country 102.5 (Boston MA) | 101.7 The Bull (Boston MA) | 100.7 FM WZLX - Carter Alan's Sunday Morning Blues Show (Boston MA) | Pixy 103 (Hyannis/Cape Cod MA) | 92.5 FM the River's Home Grown Radio Show (MA) | 106.3 Frank FM (NH)| Country Radio (UK) | KNEL 95.3 (Brady TX) | 90.5 WICN (Worcester MA)| The Steve Katsos Show (TV) | NECN New England Cable News (TV) | Indie Scene Radio (MA) | Metronome Magazine (MA) | Pulse Magazine (MA)| Country Music Express Magazine (UK) | Boots and Whiskey Podcast (MA)| Ger O’Brien Big Country Show (Ireland) | Heckington Living Radio (UK) | XRP Radio (UK) | Radio Indie Alliance (Monie’s New Music UK) | Mark Skin Radio (MA) | 89.5 Valley FM (Australia) | 752.2 Radio | Ignition Country (UK) | Tropical Country Radio B-dawg and Lou (TN) | Banks Radio (Australia) | Radio St Pete 96.7FM (St Petersburg FL)
Upcoming Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
Tue, December 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
Thu, December 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
Sarasota |
Ken Macy Live
Fri, December 13 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
Tue, December 17 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
Thu, December 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
Ken Macy Live
Fri, December 20 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
Sarasota |
Ken Macy Live
Sat, December 21 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
Thu, December 26 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
Sarasota |
Ken Macy Live
Fri, December 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
Sarasota |
Ken Macy Live
Sat, December 28 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Sailor's Return
Stuart |
Ken Macy Live
December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
December 5, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach |
Ken Macy Live
December 3, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
Ken Macy
December 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
Sarasota |
Ken Macy Live
November 30, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm |