Ken Slauf
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- Singing Guitarist
- 75 Verified Bookings
Steve N. said “Ken was great. We were very happy with his performance. Very charismatic. We will hire him again for sure.”
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Spirited progressive folk with fabulous two generation blood harmonies, allegorical, poetic, yet edgy lyrics with a good beat. Marybeth Mattson and Jeanne Kuhns craft songs based their connection to the land and the global community, and sing their creative harmonies with strong, clear voices accompanied by acoustic guitars with bass leads and Djembe. Small Forest connects with their audience with humor, compassion and good story telling.
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Price Range: $400-$1000
Gig Length: 15 - 90 minutes
Jeanne Kuhns-Marybeth Mattson-Patrick Palmer
“Small Forest” performs original progressive folk/rock music and some diverse eclectic covers by artists such as Fiona Apple, Guy Clark, David Bowie, Bob Dylan and more. The “Small Forest” sound is defined by exquisite harmonies with strong rhythmic guitar and bass playing and Djembe drum or shakers.
Small Forest performs as a trio or as a duo: Small Forest Girls.
Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson and Patrick Palmer are Door County, Wisconsin musicians and have been part of the Midwest music scene as solo acts or in other bands for over a decade. Small Forest has an established following in Door County and in the Midwest. Mattson and Kuhns vocals and harmonies have often been compared to The Indigo Girls sound. Small Forest was awarded an Honorable Mention for the Door County Magazine Readers Poll for Best singer/songwriter 2017. Jeanne Kuhns won best female musician in the Door County Magazine Readers Poll in 2008. They have performed with or opened for countless nationally touring musicians and continue to be supportive of many Door County Community events.
Known for their poetic lyrics and exquisite harmonies, Marybeth Mattson and Jeanne Kuhns pour out their love of our planet and community building to their audiences. Their voices create a soul vibe that is healing and joyful with guitars and the beat of the djembe. Writing from the points of view of two generations, addressing social issues and the magic of nature as two women who have grown up in very different times, and yet have shared much of their lives together, they are vibrant and energizing. "Small Forest is a dedicated to creating their own sound with voices raised, drums-a-beating, bass lines grooving, and timeless messages shared. Their passion for nature, community, storytelling and harmony inspire and delight audiences wherever they roam." Sue Demel - Sons of the Never Wrong
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Small Forest 35 songs original songs unless noted
Away Stranger Days
100Days Cowbella
Orchard Song Wheel Of Fortune- Pat mAcdonald
Sign My Petition Cocoon
River Bed Suicide Jacks
Coyote Glory
Forest Song Hemmingways Whiskey- guy clark
Dream Rush
Firefly Hereby
Inisheer She Fell Asleep
So Stay Wise Women
Dragon Hummingbird Falls
Strong………………………………………………………………..Rocket Man-Elton John
Veils TightRope
Paper Bag- Fiona Apple
Summers End- John Prine
Nanuk
Tree House
Bleached Blue
Eight Days Straight- Chelsea williams
Across The Great Divide-Kate Wolf
Lullaby………………………………………………………………..Road To Hopefullness
Steve N. said “Ken was great. We were very happy with his performance. Very charismatic. We will hire him again for sure.”
Jeff S. said “John was wonderful to work with and made our event very special!”
Nicole A. said “MR came to my senior living facility to perform and my residents really enjoyed them. they were very informative and shared a lot of knowledge of the…”
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