The band has won numerous awards for songwriting; tour globally, performed at major festivals and events; opened for acts such as Sean Paul, Musiq Soul Child, Usher, John Legend, and Rihanna, MAROON 5. Jobson is most noted for producing hits for the band No Doubt.Skid Nevely followed next, with their mix of steelpan-infused rock music. Although these youngsters had musicians for their garage band, they needed a lead singer. Kes The Band Song Stream by Kes OFFICIAL published on 2013-05-21T04:21:13Z. - Trinidad Guardian, Two soca singers I am extremely proud of are Kees Dieffenthaller and Nadia Batson. He explains why the sequel never got off … Kes, Janeway, and Paris are the only characters who get an arc in the pilot and Kes directs action and … The groovy, pop-reggae inspired track remains one of the band's more popular songs and has inspired the band's annual concert "Tuesday on the Rocks" which is held on the Tuesday before Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Kes is a popular Caribbean pop/soca group known for a unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso-inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats. Thursday night’s show offered patrons much more than just Kes The Band. Thanks to Kes for having me here. You can find it online at iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and CD Baby. For a moment someone was stealing the show. Upheld Digicel rags briskly followed Kees’ commands of “hand in de air, rag in de air,” and even small children, who’d been brought to experience the thrill of Kes The Band, moved to the onstage antics of the super performer.He went through his repertoire of Carnival hits, from Push Back to Till The Morning, Right There, One Day—a song he said was inspired by David Rudder, Christopher Tambu Herbert and Charlie’s Roots—and even Jep Sting. Kes has performed all over the Caribbean, United States, Canada, Europe and parts of Asia Japan and China). From Alvin Corneal and his “persona non grata” status with the Football Association at one time to Thema Williams and her removal as this country’s first Olympic gymnast by the Gymnastics Federation, somehow it appears the best interests of sport become subservient to personal duels.Of course, we are not alone in this regard. | SELF, BET Soul Train Award Nominees:Best Caribbean Performance» "Bend Over" - Machel Montano» "Man Down" - Rihanna» "Delilah" - Movado» "Wotless" - Kes The Band» "Summertime" - Vybz Kartel Full text van be seen via the link - MTV News, Montano created an upset, taking Advantage of his closest rival Iwer “The Boss” George. What are you waiting for? Thanks to all our fans for the support. Of the new single with Clinton, Kes explained: The band has opened for acts such as Sugar Ray (2005), Musiq Soulchild (2008), Sean Paul, Rihanna, (2006), John Legend[6] (2006), Maroon 5[7] (2010), Evanescence[8] (2011) and Ne-Yo[9] (2013). What say you?From their Official Bio:Kes the band’s unique blend of soulful vocals and calypso-inspired melodies, over a fusion of rock riffs and island beats, hints of soca and reggae, [...] can best be described as Caribbean Pop. I hope Kes the Band never get frenetics and retains that groovy soca signature. It’s really beautiful and impressive. To me that is the greatest investment that you can make and I'm definitely gonna continue to work hard at my career, but I don't get it twisted in that way because I believe your priorities should always be to serve the Creator, to honor your family and then comes the career, or the job and everything after that. Will performed a medley of his hit songs while accompanied by Kees. This means that every time we perform it's got to be better than the last.Music is a very performance driven industry, in that, you are only as good as your last live show, and this is how it should be I think. Andrew McIntosh made a reappearance to perform with his pan when Kees sang a Caribbean remake of the Dave Matthews hit, Crash Into Me. Aided by veteran Lord Nelson, Dieffenthaller proved he could get on really “wotless.” Decked in black and white, Montano dropped from the ceiling squashing a grotesque-looking Hulk man. Kes & Walshy Fire) … Port-of-Spain, City of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Dushi (Juicy) 3. 2017 also saw two major collaborations between Kes and Kernal Roberts (Son of Calypso Ledged "Lord Kitchener (calypsonian)") on the track entitled "Shake" and "Workout" which features Nailah Blackman (Granddaughter of) Ras Shorty I – Father of Soca music. Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Caribbean soca group formed in 2005 and known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats, with hints of reggae. The tour continues in Arima, at the Livin’ Room, tonight. Then, he began to move his waistline really fine confirming his second sobriquet Disco Daddy. These talented brothers eventually outgrew their first band, however, their musical abilities would continue to grow. Of course the album gets full marks for presentation. Music is a very powerful thing, it is a force that can do wonders and through music T&T will continue to make its mark in the world.”He also issued this call to his fans, “come out and support the local artistes whoever they may be. It's sticky, but we're working to break down that stigma. The video features the band, together with local actress, Teri leigh Bovell as the stalker. Riad, who as a classically trained pianist shared a mutual interest in music, which sealed the relationship with the Dieffenthaller brothers. Yes, it's good that we can communicate in so many great ways, but if you put down your phone sometimes and go outside and interact with nature, you will find so many wonderful ways of communicating and interacting with your creator that are important and just as fulfilling as well. It was at that point that Ravi B, the 2010 Chutney Soca Monarch ran onstage, much to the enjoyment of the crowd. Andrew McIntosh, the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist and pannist, is a pan veteran. How does it feel to know that your roots lead back to the first Trinidadians?Kees Dieffenthaller: Being part Carib is something I treasure. The Jamaican vibe and energy is so original and cannot be duplicated,” explained Kees after the conclusion of the show.Visually satisfied with the performance , Bryan Williams said, “Kes was great, there are six weeks left of Bacchanal Fridays and if they are anything like tonight I am going to make sure I am at every one.” - Jamaica Observer March 2nd 2010, http://dancehallsoca.com/blog.phpOn Saturday, March 6th, 2010, Canadian soca ambassador Dr. Jay along with his KOS family (The Kingdom of Soca) hosted their annual large scale event appropriately called “The Return Fete”, at Koolhaus in Toronto. He and his younger brother Jon were asked by a childhood friend to form a band. It represents not only an important milestone, it also shows that the group has matured musically. Icons of soca music and ambassadors of Caribbean culture, Trinidad’s KES deliver their first new full-length album in over five years, the live project We Home out Aug. 28 from Ineffable Records.. It is the versatility and unique blend of music that allows Kes to stand out. DESCRIBE YOUR AUDIENCE: Our audience loves a live performance and great music. Stalker, the single of the groups current Album On in 5, fits the mold. Musician who rose to fame as the singer of the reggae band Kes alongside his brothers Hans and Jon as well as Riad Boochoon. This album featured tracks such as "Stay with Me" and "Heads High". Throw Back Ting 4. “I think the family we have is a good one. The Florida Caribbean Students Association featured Kees as their keynote speaker of the 43rd annual Leadership Conference, which was held at the University of Florida March 2017. KES LIVE, will be airing at 8pmET in the U.S., and across nine Caribbean countries in partnership with Trinidad’s TV6.The broadcast will also be simulcast in Africa on Trace TV; and live on the band … The band has been having a bumper C2K9 season playing at major fetes across the country. I understand what it is to be a nerd, an athlete, a rock star, an artist, and everything in between.Kees Dieffenthaller playing masClumsy, sensitive and creative is how you once described yourself. In 2011 the title song from their fourth Album "Wotless" was one of the most popular songs for Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. The most widely-streamed Soca song created by a Trinbagonian act has been redone and will be released today. "Stereotype is a combination of Caribbean rhythms, pop music and R&B. I like all. It’s challenging when a soca star album is so filled with variety and class that it makes my job difficult. Lee Aleong please take a bow! "Stereotype" was an experimental album which showcased the band's versatility. In 2012, Kes collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the remix of their carnival release "Stress Away" (Produced by Kes and 1st Klase). Actor Will Smith, who was a featured speaker at the event, made a surprise appearance during Kes’ performance. Kees delivered his remarks on his life's work in music and business, and served as a guest judge at the FCSA annual Banquet and Miss FCSA Pageant. Toco is another; the air is different, the Leatherback sea turtles, the dramatic beach scenery, and the night sky. When they started, Kes the Band was a bit shaky but that’s normal for an act now starting out. Kes The Band, ushered on stage by the Digicel Brand Ambassadors, performed their hits and had the approval of the audience who responded with loud cheers and singing and dancing along to the music. It will feature eight shows at various venues throughout the island and culminate in one huge summer concert. ieffenthaller thanked them, saying, “In this industry we really must keep together. "Both artistes will be very busy in the coming months: Dieffenthaler has the Digicel "Out of Control Tour" coming up in August, as well as shows booked in Miami, Toronto, Amsterdam, London and tentatively, Australia. Just when patrons thought the event couldn’t get any better, Tessanne joined the band on stage for a smashing, soulful and sultry performance of the hit single with Kees, “Loving You”. Anyway, Kes barely appears as a battered little girl and spends the rest of the episode and most of the first season as an intelligent, compassionate, and most importantly active member of the Delta Quadrant band. It could be the inspirational laid-back track like "Lion" ...or the rock/ reggae vibe "Runaway" ...or, if you like to dance, it could be "Right Dey" or "Stalker".You are part Carib. The single was well received and marked new territory for the band. They helped in the fact that they have supported our album and the song by purchasing them! Kees won the International Groovy Soca Monarch competition that year with "Wotless" following an unforgettable performance on Carnival Friday (Fantastic Friday) at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Trinidad. It was one big Palance inside the Mas Camp.“I love it, I just love it, I just love Bacchanal,” said Mitsy Green as she followed Dawg -E Slaughter’s direction to dance.Already intoxicated by soca, the night only got better as Kes the Band’s lead singer Kees Dieffenthaller’s voice blared through the speakers in the venue, and in an instant the dreadlocked crooner appeared onstage much to the delight of all in attendance.Wasting no time, the band got right to business starting off with 2010’s Heaven, moving straight into hits such as Don’t Stop , Right Dey, This Feeling, Till Morning and My Land, to name a few.Vibing with the crowd, at one point Kees hopped offstage and mingled with patrons while performing.The band also chose to incorporate popular Jamaican chart scorchers such as Starlight by Mavado, and other hits into their set.Kes the Band’s show climaxed with 2010 soca success Palance (an expression of vibes and enjoyment while dancing on one foot side to side), at which point the Mas Camp patrons joined in, moving left to right in the venue, clearly enjoying the merriment.After the set was finished revellers craved more and could be heard screaming, “Kes, Kes, Kes!” repeatedly, summoning two encores.