The Ken Demith Collection is an energetic original alternative, roots, rock, pop band hailing from all parts of the country based in the Washington DC, Baltimore Maryland area. Lead by singer/songwriter Ken Demith, fans find the music easy to connect with, be uplifted and inspired by. Ken is a true storyteller with a knack for melody that brings the stories to life. Dave Fenstermacher, Peter Franklin, Mark Bowling, and John Rossman add the perfect complement of musical textures to the KDC sound.
The idea for the Ken Demith Collection was formed in 2006 when Ken left the popular Dallas zydebilly band the Comelongs. Ken began calling in his talented musician friends in DFW to join him in recording and performing his songs and the idea of a "collection" of supporting band members was born.
Ken also performs solo or as a duo for smaller venues. The band's second album Boom A Rang is online and available at shows. The third album Movie Star Bones is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music and Apple Music
We are taking bookings for featured performances and opening act opportunities. The music is catchy and instantly familiar and reflect a wide variety of influences and the stories told in the music are both timely and timeless.
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Some great musicians have been part of the KDC over the past 15 years
Appearing in live and recorded performances of the
Ken Demith Collection (2006 -Present)
Peter Franklin - Drums, New Market, MD
Dave Fenstermacher - Keys and Vox, Frederick, MD
Mark Bowling - Bass, Columbia, MD
John Rossman - Guitar and Vox, Eldersburg, MD
Bobby Dodson - Bass, Frederick, MD
Bruce Lipson - Guitar and Bass, Frederick, MD
Sean McWilliams - Bass and Vox - Wichita Falls, TX
Jeff Gruber - Drums, Guitar and Vox - Dallas, TX
Leroy Smith - Guitar - Arvada, CO
Todd Unruh - Drums - Dallas, TX
DW Hadley - Bass, Harmonica and Vox - Cleburne, TX
Hank Early - Dobro and Pedal Steel Guitar - Denton, TX
Mark Boraski - Drums - Highland Village, TX
John Clancy - Piano and Keys - Highland Village, TX
Tony Ammerman - Drums - Dallas, TX
Chris Plunk - Drums - San Diego, CA
Rob Stave - Fiddle - Dallas, TX
Curtis Lee Conroy - Harmonica and vocals - Nashville, TN
Rick Reid - Accordion - Dallas, TX
Bob Kelly - Banjo - Fort Worth, TX
Dave Perez - Accordion - Fort Worth, TX
Billy Harvey - Guitars and Vocals - Nashville, TN
David Demith - Drums - Holiday, FL
Don Wood - Dobro and Pedal Steel - Knoxville, TN
"TRAMP" Lawing - Henderson, KY
John Golemon - Franklin, TN
Casey Cleveland - York, PA
Doug Holton - Drums - Philadelphia, PA
Kelly Upshaw - Drums - Denton, TX
Kevin Hickey - Guitars - Frederick, MD
Heather Rae - Vocals - Centreville, VA
Phil Hinton - Piano - Gaithersburg, MD
Jim McKay - Bass - Mt. Airy, MD
Jeremy Fellows - Guitar - Walkersville, MD
Bob Bell - Vocals - New Market, MD
Jonathan Townes - Vocals - Frederick, MD
Kathryn Demith - Vocals - Dallas, TX
