December 16th 2006
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A new update message from Ken Hensley
with news on the Speranza Street charity foundation is available
here!
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December 9th 2006
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Another update by Ken Hensley about the
recordings of his new CD:
"Here's a picture of Eve and I after a loooooong day of work!
Her history includes a spell on Boy George's label and hits in Europe and
the United States and there is more on her web site
www.evegallagher.com . For my part she did a fantastic
job. She has such a versatile voice and she gave 'her' song
the perfect treatment!"
See a photo of Eve and Ken in the studio
here!
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December 5th 2006
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To get the new Inside The Mystery double
CD from Membran, please follow
this link.
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November 28th 2006
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An update on the studio recordings by Ken Hensley:
"Hola....
I just enjoyed an incredible day in the studio with Glenn
Hughes who is singing (in his own amazing way) two
songs on the new CD, Blood On The Highway. I am
really lucky to have so many great vocal performances on this
record and I am especially thankful to Glenn who came to Alicante
directly from his recently completed European tour!! It's
always cool to spend time with a fellow "road-warrior" and we made
time to share some stories and to chat about doing some things
together in the coming year. I'll keep you posted on all of
that but, in the meantime we have to prepare for more guest
singers over the next few weeks!".
See a photo of Glenn and Ken in the studio
here!
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November 19th 2006
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A special request by Ken Hensley:
"Hi Everyone....
Monica and I were wondering if there is anyone out there who would
be willing to put together a web site for our charity foundation,
"Esperanza".
If you don't know about the foundation there is information about
it elsewhere on the web site and all I can say is that, for sure,
we can't do it and we would be very grateful for any help we can
get!
So please drop us a line here and let us know if you can offer
your expertise.
Thanks so much
Ken & Monica
<><".
If you think you can help, please e-mail us
here.
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November 15th 2006
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Read here Ken Hensley's
own diary on the trip to Russia for some special concerts.
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November 8th 2006
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Ken Hensley received the "Peacemaker"
medal from the Worldwide Charitable Alliance during his
recent trip to Moscow, Russia! Check out a
picture of the occasion.
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November 5th 2006
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A new update message from Ken Hensley
with lots of exciting news can be read
here!
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November 3rd 2006
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Read here Ken Hensley's
own diary on the recent car trip from Alicante, Spain
to Apeldoorn,
Holland,
where he performed with the Circle Of Hands band.
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October 31st 2006
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The recent concert featuring Ken Hensley with the Circle Of Hands
(Heep tribute band) at the Blues
Café in Apeldoorn, Holland was a big success! For lots of
photos please follow this
link .
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October 31st 2006
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New live dates in Russia just confirmed!
Check them out here.
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October 17th 2006
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The Ken Hensley special concert this
coming Saturday with the Circle Of Hands band at the Blues
Café in Apeldoorn, Holland is now sold out!
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October 16th 2006
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The 2-CD pack containing The Last Dance
and Cold Autumn Sunday will be called Ken Hensley,
Inside The Mystery and will be released on the Ambitions
label. More details on this as well as the official release
of Ken's When Too Many Dreams Come True book is already up
at
www.membran.net (just need to type Ken Hensley in their search
box).
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October 13th 2006
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Sanctuary Records is releasing a new Ken
Hensley 2-CD anthology called Elements - Anthology From 1968
To 2005. For all details including the cover art
and the tracklisting, please follow
this link. To
purchase this CD and many other Ken Hensley items please follow
this link. In
addition, Sanctuary has just released a new Uriah Heep 2-CD
anthology as well, called Easy Livin': The Singles A's & B's.
See the cover art here,
and order this or many other Hensley-related Heep items (like
the 6-CD Chapter & Verse boxset)
here! Christmas is coming so it is time to
get a Heep or Hensley CD and give to a friend... Let's make someone
happy and at the same time help the Heep/Hensley cause! |
October 10th 2006
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Read here a
new installment of Ken's studio
reports! |
October 1st 2006
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And yet many more news on this
new message by Ken Hensley! |
September 9th 2006
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A new message
by Ken Hensley himself, with all the news! |
September 8th 2006
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The masters of the upcoming Ken Hensley anthology
CD, Elements, are on their way to Sanctuary Records
now and a release date should be announced soon! |
August 26th 2006
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A new personal message by Ken Hensley with the
latest updates and a "thank you" for the birthday wishes can be seen
at the Guestbook page! |
August 25th 2006
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A Personal Photo Stamp Exhibition will
happen in The Postal Museum of Helsinki's Main Post Office
(near railway station) between September 9th and October
22nd 2006. Among the stamps presented it will be the
Ken Hensley/Eager To Please one! A run of 200 stamps was
released under Ken's permission in Joensuu (Eastern
Finland) in April 2005. Thanks to Heikki Kyllästinen for
the info. |
August 24th 2006
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Today is Ken Hensley's birthday, so...
congratulations, Ken! It was even announced at MSNBC.com,
specifically in their section "Today In History: August 24":
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14376616/ (scroll down to "Today's
Birthdays"). Thanks to Renate Fischer of SOT.
Anyone willing to send greetings to Ken, please go to the
Guestbook area and leave a message
there! |
August 23rd 2006
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Thanks to your help, Ken was able to find the
album he was looking for, see below: "Just
want to thank everybody for all the help, hints and advice on
getting hold of the Touch album I was looking for.
I have found it now ay
www.missingpiece.net so hopefully it will be in my CD player
very soon!
God bless,
Ken
<><" |
August 21st 2006
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A special request by Ken Hensley to anyone who can
help him out: "Hi...
I am trying to find an album from the 70s by a band named Touch....
can anyone help me please?
Ken
<><" If you can help, please send an e-mail to
webmaster@ken-hensley.com
. |
August 15th 2006
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Read here Ken Hensley's
own report on the recent show in Homburg, Germany,
where he joined the Circle Of Hands band. |
August 15th 2006
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The first pics (taken by Sonja Cloudt) from
the Ken Hensley & Circle Of Hands gig in Homburg,
Germany are now online
here! |
August 8th 2006
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Read here
a report written by Ken Hensley about the 3rd Ken Hensley
Summer Party, that happened this last weekend in Norway! |
August 8th 2006
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The "Pre-Show Party" scheduled for after the
Bluescafé gig in Apeldoorn, Holland on October 21st 2006 is now sold
out! More details at the tour dates
page. |
July 22nd 2006
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A new message by Ken Hensley with all the latest
news on the upcoming CD releases is available
here! |
July 16th 2006
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Read here
Ken's latest diary installment telling everything about his
performance at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. |
July 11th 2006
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The When Too Many Dreams Come True books
are being sent, and the shipping will be completely done until this
coming Friday! |
July 10th 2006
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10 Years of Ken Hensley on the Internet:
1996 - 2006!
If you want to leave any messages the
guestbook is your place! |
July 9th 2006
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A new message by Ken Hensley with the
latest updates available on the
Guestbook page! |
July 7th 2006
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New tour dates just confirmed for
Hungary, Czech Republic and also one next week at
the Red Square in Moscow, Russia! Check
the tour dates page for details... |
July 6th 2006
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We have an official page up at MySpace now!
Soon some cool stuff will be there, so feel free to
visit
and join us. |
July 3rd 2006
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An update on the When Too Many Dreams Come True
book: as you know the printing was delayed due to some problems with
the printing house but the books arrived today at last and they're
start shipping tomorrow to all those who ordered them.
Ken hopes to have them all out by Monday or Tuesday at the latest
and thanks to everyone for your patience!! Some
brand new pics taken... today! You can see Ken receiving
the books today in the studio here.
Talking about the studio, the last days have been dedicated to some
studio work (new stuff coming!), so another photo is available
here with the complete studio
team! From left to right: Daniel "Golden Ears" Saiz
(co-producer/engineer), Antonio Fidel (bass), Ken Hensley,
Juan Carlos Garcia (drums) and Ovidio "I want to buy this
guitar" Lopez (guitar). Antonio and Juan Carlos are both
members of the renowned Spanish fusion combo "El Ultimo de la Fila"
(in English: "The Last In Line"). Watch this space
for some studio reports pretty soon! |
July 3rd 2006
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Sanctuary Records will soon release a
2-CD Ken Hensley Anthology, including 36 tracks!
The songs are currently being remastered by Ken himself in
his studio in Spain. |
June 22nd 2006
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A new message from Ken Hensley below:
"Hi Everyone!
Well things are moving very quickly in 'Wonderworld' and I thought
I'd better give you all an update!
The limited edition books are on their way to me now so they will be
in your mailboxes soon. Thanks so much for your support and patience
with this project. It's my first book but not the last because I
have at least Part 2 of my auto-biography to do!
Future distribution of the book and the Cold Autumn Sunday
and The Last Dance CDs will be handled by Membran
International Gmbh (
info@membran.net ) and I hope we will work together on the
Live Fire DVD too. I will see that for the first time this week
so I'll keep you posted here.
I am really happy about the deals with Membran because it allows me
to focus on what I like to do best.... write and record! We are
talking about some very ambitious projects for the future which have
the potential to take me and my creative energy into many new and
exciting areas so watch this space for further exciting updates.
So, just when I thought the magic carpet was slowing down, it
suddenly went up a gear, a gear I didn't know it had and the answer
to a lot of prayers.
That's it for now but there's so much more to come and I hope you'll
keep tagging along! Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me.
God bless,
Ken
<><
June 2006" |
June 17th 2006
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As reported before here, Ken Hensley's both
upcoming and latest releases (When Too Many Dreams Come True
book, Live Fire DVD, Cold Autumn Sunday CD, The
Last Dance CD) will get an international release by Membran
Gmbh. For any inquiries about these releases, please go to
www.membran.net
or e-mail them at info@membran.net
. |
June 14th 2006
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A new update from Ken Hensley below:
"Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that we had a second technical problem
with the first print of the book but it is solved now and printing
will begin on Friday which means we should be able to start
delivering the books to you on Monday June 26th.
I do apologise for these delays and I hope you understand. It's my
first adventure into "book world" and we faced a whole bunch of
brand new challenges which I had no experience in dealing with!
As partial compensation they are allowing to sell an additional 30
copies here so Rod will open it up again until those are gone. After
that we will announce details of the Membran world-wide distribution
which will also mean that the book will be translated into numerous
other languages!!
Thanks for your patience and again, my sincere apologies...
Ken
<>" |
June 13th 2006
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New tourdates just
added! More to follow... |
June 13th 2006
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Monica and Ken Hensley are now the the patrons of
this animal help organisation:
Animal Help Espania . |
June 5th 2006
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An update from Ken Hensley on the new
book:
"Hi Everyone... just to update you on the book. It is being
printed now (in Poland) and as soon as I have them they will be on
their way to all of you. The delay (which is unusual for us
and which I very much regret) is partially due to some technical
problems and partially due to incompetence but I won't dwell on
that! Thank you all for your patience and I will keep you
posted!" |
May 31st 2006
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Ken Hensley has signed an exclusive
distribution agreement with Hamburg based Membran Gmbh for
the world-wide distribution of his CDs, DVDs and books!!
Membran (www.membran.net)
is an established and successful player in the global market place
and is loaded with experience at all levels of the entertainment
industry. Part of the agreement between Ken Hensley and Membran Gmbh
will see the re-release of The Last Dance and Cold Autumn
Sunday later this year. This will be a global project excluding
the UK & Ireland where distribution will be handled by Nova.
Ken describes it this way…
The book, When Too Many Dreams Come True will be first,
followed by the Live Fire DVD and then the global re-release
of Cold Autumn Sunday and The Last Dance.
“This is a classic partnership and I am very excited and energised
by the potential we have to work together, not only on my products
but by my being involved in writing for and producing some other
Membran artists, starting on July 3rd with Croatian superstar Silvio
D’Anza. Their main label, Polytur, will not only be a vehicle for my
work but for many other exciting artists and for projects we are
discussing for the future. At last I have found the right partners
for my seemingly limitless creative energy!”
So stay tuned for details of the product release schedules and other
exciting news. To read a full message by Ken Hensley
on the recent happenings, follow this
link! |
May 31st 2006
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Hurry to the CD store
for the "June Loon" sale!!! |
May 30th 2006
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Another quick message by Ken Hensley, about
his new book:
"I have read the proof of the book now and made
some small corrections. It is being printed and I should be
able to start sending them very soon but the limited edition is
almost sold out so please get your order in as soon as possible to
avoid being disappointed!"
To order the book click
here!
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May 30th 2006
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Don't forget: Ken Hensley to be featured on
the TV show Hit-Giganten (Hit Giants) that will be
broadcasted throughout on the SAT1 channel tomorrow (May
31st) in prime time! Also on the bill: Toto, Ritchie Blackmore,
Scorpions, Fish, John Miles and others. |
May 21st 2006
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Some news about Ken's book: "Hi
everyone!
Just wanted to keep you all updated on the status of the book... as
of today (the 21st) the final proof has still not arrived because it
is stuck in Germany, on its way to me from the printer which is
apparently in Poland! I am expecting it to arrive tomorrow, then I
will read it and the first print run will be done. It looks like we
will be about two weeks behind schedule as a result of this and I
apologise for that... it's beyond our control and, as you know, we
are normally on or ahead of schedule with these things.
I appreciate your patience folks and I will keep you updated on the
delivery date.
CheerZ
Ken
<><" |
May 10th 2006
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A new message by Ken Hensley available
here! |
May 10th 2006
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Hurry to the
CD store for details
of the “May Daze” sale!! |
May 8th 2006
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To get tickets for this year's Ken Hensley
Summer Party in Gresvik, Norway, follow this
link. |
May 7th 2006
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If you're looking for Ken Hensley's previous
records (old
solo albums, or all works with Uriah Heep and Blackfoot, and other
projects like The Gods and Toe Fat), please go
to the following pages:
solo
and Blackfoot &
Uriah
Heep . |
April 25th 2006
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A new note by Ken Hensley
is now on the Guestbook
page!
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April 20th 2006
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Warner Music Japan has just
re-packaged and re-released the Blackfoot
collection, including Siogo and Vertical
Smiles, on which Ken Hensley is featured.
Details can be seen at
http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/vicw/.
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April 8th 2006
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Ken's auto-biography, When Too
Many Dreams Come True, can be ordered now!
Click here to place your
order. If you want
a name dedication other than yours please let us know
by e-mail, otherwise your book will be simply signed
by Ken. Shipping will begin on May 17th.
Take a look on the front and back covers by clicking
here and
here.
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April 6th 2006
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Ken Hensley is again selling one of
his instruments and
this time it's a rare and completely unique piece of
memorabilia. Boris Dommenget built this
guitar (see picture
here) by hand for
Ken in 1993 and it comes with Gibson PAF pickups,
active tone controls and a deluxe case. The abalone
inlay on the 20th fret is inlaid with Ken's name (see
picture here).
Hurry to the store!
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April 4th 2006
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A photo of Ken Hensley
together with Fish (ex-Marillion), Steve
Lukather (Toto) and John Miles (solo, Alan
Parsons Project) at the after-show party in Berlin can
be seen here!
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April 3rd 2006
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Ken Hensley's personal
auto-biography, When Too Many Dreams Come True
is almost complete! The 15 chapters and other
contributions cover more than 150 pages and the
book also includes many rare and previously
unpublished photos. For contractual reasons
we are only able to sell a limited number here so we
are offering a special Limited Edition that can
be personalised for you (or, if it's a gift,
for whomever you nominate) and signed by Ken. At
only €20.00 plus shipping this will not only be
a rare oppportunity for you to own a collectors item
but to own a detailed, personal look into Ken's life
both inside and outside of music. The book will
be ready to ship in early May so stay tuned to
this page for ordering information. You can see
the cover image by clicking
here and
here.
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April 3rd 2006
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Ken Hensley just returned from Berlin
where he joined the recordings of the TV show "Hit-Giganten" (Hit
Giants) that happened on March 30th.
Toto, Ritchie Blackmore, Scorpions,
Fish, John Miles and others were also
there. It will be
broadcast throughout on the SAT1 channel on
May 31st in prime time!
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March 13th 2006
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Tickets for the Augsburg concert (Oct 15th) for sale
here now!
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March 13th 2006
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Another concert just announced:
October 15th in Augsburg, Germany! More details
soon at the Tour Dates
page.
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March 11th 2006
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Wanna be a part of Ken Hensley's
upcoming auto-biography? Ken is going to
include the best 10 questions (and answers)
from fans in a special section of the book so think of
a special question and send it in. If your question is
included you will receive a free, autographed copy of
"When Too Many Dreams Come True"! But
you've got to be in to win so get your question in
fast to
questions@ken-hensley.com .
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March 11th 2006
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Check out Ken's new message
on the Guestbook
page, with lots of details on what's going on
currently and in the coming future!
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March 11th 2006
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A new live date featuring
Ken Hensley and the All-Stars Viking Band has been
just confirmed for Holland: October 21st
at the Bluescafé in Apeldoorn!
Please check all the details about the concert and the
pre-show party at the Tour
Dates page.
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March 8th 2006
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March 1st 2006
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Ken Hensley is going to Berlin
to tape a TV show called "Hit-Giganten" (Hit
Giants) on March 30th! It will be
broadcast throughout Germany, Austria
and Switzerland on the SAT1 channel later
this year.
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March 1st 2006
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We will soon be announcing the
details of the October dates in Germany
and Switzerland so stay tuned to this space.
The shows in Augsburg, Germany on the
15th of October and in Apeldorn, Holland
on the 21st are being set up especially as “fan
parties” with all kinds of goodies available as well
as the concert with Ken and his Band of Vikings.
There will be special contact details for all shows
and in some cases premium tickets will be
strictly limited so check in to this page regularly
and don’t miss what could be one of Ken’s last
concerts in these countries!!
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March 1st 2006
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Hurry to the
CD store for details
of the “March Madness” sale!!
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February 12th 2006
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New live dates just added: a
festival in Germany and the 3rd edition
of the annual Ken Hensley Summer Party in
Norway. See the details
here. Soon we'll
also have details about the upcoming tour in
April/May (Scandinavia) and in October
(Germany/Holland).
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February 7th 2006
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Coming soon, a new live DVD
featuring Ken Hensley and The Viking All-Stars Band!
Check out the artwork and tracklisting
here!
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February 5th 2006
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A brand new interview with Ken
Hensley has been just published on the Progplanet
website! Click
here to read it.
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