Kes (band)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Kes The Band

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Img_size = 250
Members = Kees, Hans, John, Riad
Origin = Trinidad
Genre = soca, R&B, Rock, Dancehall
Years_active = 2005–present
URL = [http://www.kestheband.com]

Kes The Band was formed in 2005 with three brothers, Kees, Hans and Jon Dieffenthaller and close friend Riad Boochoon. Fronted by the lead singer, Kees Dieffenthaller, the band has gone on to become one of the most popular and sought after bands in their home town of Trinidad but also throughout the Caribbean, US and Toronto. Noted for his soulful voice and high energy performance Kees and The Band have captured the hearts of many.

For the last two and a half years the band has been accomplishing their goals one step at a time: they performed as the opening band for ‘Sugar Ray’; were featured as the only live act on the popular MTV series “The Gauntlet II”; have worked extensively with internationally renowned producer Derek Bramble on creating songs such as ‘The Calling.’ A track which was chosen by Electronic Arts Sports (EA SPORTS) to be placed on the soundtrack to their football (soccer) game called FIFA 2006–WORLD CUP EDITION, and they performed at SUN FEST in West Palm beach opening for Musiq Soul Child and Sean Paul.

Music

In 2006 Kes The Band launched their very first album titled Three Baldheads and a Dread featuring tracks like, ‘Stay with Me’ - which dominated the number one position on the Toronto website charts (www.Toronto-lime.com) for 9 straight weeks, a new record; and ‘Heads High,’ a Carnival favourite.

In 2007 they launched their second album: “Lion”. Featured on the album is the title track, an inspiring and motivational song, as well as carnival hits “My Land” (for which Kees and Nadia placed second with in the Soca Monarch Competition), “Our Prayer”, reggae influenced songs “Limin” and “Bigger Brighter Day”.

In the latter part of 2007 the band released some songs with a slightly different flavour, such as "Come a Little Closer" which was on high rotation on local radio. For 2008 their carnival releases included "Right Dey" and "De Remedy".

Performance

During the course of 2006 and 2007 the band performed in many places in the Caribbean and Toronto. They also did a University tour in the US. In May 2007 The band was selected to open the SunFest event held in West Palm Beach, Florida, where they opened for Musiq Soul Child and Sean Paul.

Present

2008, Kes the band had an amazing carnival season with the hits “Right Dey”, and “De Remedy”. Their energetic and powerful performances left the audiences wanting more and coming back time and time again to see them.

Kes The Band released a video for their single Lion in May 2008.

References

* [http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2006-04-21/features1.html]