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Art vs. Science
Posted by on May 18, 2012
A few days ago, my childhood friend Daniel said that he never would have guessed I would be “right brained”. I knew he was talking about my newfound interest in photography but it was such a strange idea to me that people would either be artistically inclined or primarily logical. I had never given it much thought before but the other night, a woman asked me what my astrological sign was and being… (read more)
Welcome Back (Almost)
Posted by on March 18, 2012
What a strange ride the last six months have been. I didn’t think I’d come away from everything that has happened with anything other than a few scars and some new hardware in my hips, but I have to admit that I have been learning and experiencing new things non-stop since late-November. I’ve been back [...] (read more)
Health Update
Posted by on December 6, 2011
Hey everyone, Just thought it was about time to give you all an update about my health. I have been in the hospital since the Friday after Thanksgiving in Oakland, CA after a pretty nasty fall down a steep, rocky hill. I was rushed by ambulance to Marin County General’s ER and ICU and moved [...] (read more)
Occupy UC Davis
Posted by on November 21, 2011
So this happened at my alma mater last Friday and the school my sister is currently attending: And then, these started showing up: Reblogged from: http://bicyclebarricade.wordpress.com/ 18 November 2011 Open Letter to Chancellor Linda P.B. KatehiLinda P.B. Katehi,I am a junior faculty member at UC Davis. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of [...] (read more)
That Was My Last CD
Posted by on November 4, 2011
I like to think I’m keeping up with the technology trends when it comes to music. I started doing the “Pay What You Want” thing almost a year and a half ago. I began using the Square Reader to accept credit cards at shows shortly after. And now I’m going to stop selling CD’s. That’s [...] (read more)
Where the Hell Have I Been?
Posted by on October 20, 2011
I’ve been purposely laying low lately. It’s been a really busy year with all the shows, trips and events and I decided after a particularly hectic month that I needed to scale back for a few weeks. It’s been nice, too for a couple of different reasons: 1) My little break has given me some [...] (read more)
No Waste
Posted by on September 29, 2011
I was walking to El Zarape with Ashley for lunch (order the calamari burrito- seriously) and I had this thought in my head, as I often do. Or at least, try to. Anyway, the thought went like this (hit it): what if you modeled your life after the concept of “no waste”? I had that [...] (read more)
AMP Festival
Posted by on September 28, 2011
A couple of really talented people are putting together a great music festival called AMP which is going to happen on September 17 at the Jacobs Center in San Diego. It’s always a lot of fun to be a part of these kinds of things but especially when there is so much support behind it! [...] (read more)
SanDiegoAcoustic.com Interview
Posted by on September 28, 2011
Check out this interview I did with sandiegoacoustic.com. I know it’s a little “tl;dr” (too long; didn’t read) but hopefully this gives a little bit of insight to how conflicted and sarcastic of a person I am! Many thanks to Ken and Dave for reading, proofreading, editing and re-reading my thousands of words. Also, stay [...] (read more)
Rejected
Posted by on September 28, 2011
When a person decides to “become a musician,” I wonder if they’re really ready for what that means. With all of the YouTube stars and American Idols running around these days, I find myself in a weird place. Mainly, from the outside looking in. I see the monumental success that some of those people have [...] (read more)
Updated: House of Blues Main Stage
Posted by on September 28, 2011
The band and I are going to hit the San Diego House of Blues Main Stage on August 19! What a crazy thing to say out loud! This is going to be a part of the Local Brews, Local Grooves All Access showcase that features some of the best bands that have performed at the [...] (read more)
Everything Is a Remix
Posted by on September 28, 2011
Saw this documentary on Vimeo the other day when I was going through some growing pains. The first few minutes of the clip really spoke to me about how I’ve always seen music and where I want to go with it. I’m thinking about possibly changing the shirts to say something more along those lines [...] (read more)
Neverisms and T-Shirts
Posted by on May 25, 2011
One of my favorite people in the San Diego music scene is fellow singer/songwriter, Dave Boodakian (aka Dave Booda). While I don’t get to spend very much time with him, nor are we extremely close, I have watched him become a strong advocate for believing in one’s self. He has these philosophies about being successful [...] (read more)
Great Artists Steal
Posted by on May 10, 2011
If you live around the Normal Heights area in San Diego, you may (on occasion) see me running around the neighborhood in a white t-shirt and short shorts, scaring all of the elderly folk around. Every once in a while, I’ll run up behind people who are also jogging or enjoying a nice stroll with [...] (read more)
Thoughts on Living Musicians
Posted by on April 26, 2011
A few days ago, the new Foo Fighters album came out and along with it, torrents of music press pushing the angle that the Foos’ record label wanted us to see- namely, that Dave Grohl and the Foos are the most consistently good rock band in the world. Now, I feel myself wanting to start [...] (read more)
Soaking Up the Sun
Posted by on April 16, 2011
It’s 6:22 am in Oahu, HI and I’ve been sitting in my room watching the sun rise directly outside my window. It’s the one time in recent memory that I haven’t been annoyed with myself for not adjusting to the local time. In fact the payoff is pretty great. It’s hard to beat a view [...] (read more)
Going to Try Something Different for a While
Posted by on April 1, 2011
So maybe you knew this about me but I went to school and got a degree in Music. Yep, that’s right. I studied classical music for three years at UC Davis. Everything from JS Bach to CPE Bach and some stuff in between. While I was there, I was exposed to classical music of all [...] (read more)
Folk Music
Posted by on March 9, 2011
Lately, I’ve been really fascinated with folk music and folk singers like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Guys who just stood in front of a microphone with their acoustic guitars and sang. It’s funny because for the last three years, I’ve been watching people do that nightly and regrettably, I think the experience was often [...] (read more)
Sunsets
Posted by on February 22, 2011
It’s wonderful how you never get tired of seeing beautiful sunsets. I get to see them almost everyday and they always feel new and exciting. I’m so spoiled to live in such a lovely place where catching one of these views is really a matter of heading home from somewhere equally as beautiful. It’s a [...] (read more)
Words to Live By
Posted by on February 8, 2011
In the spirit of full disclosure, I just wanted you know know that we are experiencing some speed bumps on the road to making the next album (already). Go figure. It’s bound to happen with any kind of production like this and mine is no exception. Sadly, our friend Jeff is leaving the band for [...] (read more)
New Album Starts Now
Posted by on January 20, 2011
With everything that happened last year (new band, the SDMA nomination, touring, new songs, new opportunities, etc.) I finally feel like the time is ripe for a full length band album! My last two efforts (download them here) were good records but really were an experiment with songwriting for me. I enjoy the intimacy of [...] (read more)
The Other Night
Posted by on January 5, 2011
The other night, I found myself running around this enormous parking structure. And as I was running, I had the strange sense that as hard as I was trying to reach my car, I just wasn’t getting there fast enough. For some reason, I thought it would be faster to skip the elevator and take [...] (read more)
The Return of Pay What You Want: A Holiday Gift
Posted by on December 20, 2010
If you’ve been to a show in the last 6 months or so, you may have noticed that I’ve stayed true to my promise to offer “pay what you want” pricing on my music (click here to read the original post). I’m happy to announce that this has been a great success and I’ve been [...] (read more)
Thank You from the Adult Books Tour!
Posted by on December 11, 2010
I’m sitting in bed right now trying to recover from a cold that I undoubtedly caught from being on the road and the many adventures we had. I wish I could tell you all the crazy antics that went on over the last week but I couldn’t do it justice (and there are video/picture/audio recordings [...] (read more)
Adult Books Tour Coming Your Way
Posted by on November 30, 2010
Rob, Isaac and I are officially embarking on the “Adult Books Tour” tomorrow! Check out all the tour dates here. I have to say, it has not been without it’s challenges. Even as we speak, dates are been moved and rearranged so please check the schedule frequently. We will also be making announcements via the Adult [...] (read more)
Tour Dates Announced
Posted by on November 18, 2010
If you remember from the last post, Rob Deez, Isaac Cheong and I are heading out on the road for a bunch of shows up and down the West Coast! Our good friend and co-conspirator Travis of PunkRockPaint is also going to join us as our tour manager/driver/videographer as we get into all sorts of [...] (read more)
2010 Winter Tour Promo Poster
Posted by on October 23, 2010
Hey everyone! I’m hitting the road again for a Winter West Coast tour called “Always the Best Man Tour” with my good friends Isaac Cheong (visiting from Australia) and Rob Deez! I have no idea what’s in store for us on this trip but we’ll be sure to share all of the antics with you as [...] (read more)
Introducing the Band
Posted by on October 1, 2010
I can’t seem to stop bragging about my new band! It’s like they have completely re-energized me and are taking my music to places I’ve only daydreamed about. Check out this little promo video I made earlier: Instead of rehashing everything that I’ve been putting out to the world about these guys, I thought I might [...] (read more)
First TV Appearance
Posted by on September 10, 2010
Had the opportunity to go on the San Diego CW “San Diego Living” morning show last Tuesday to promote the San Diego Music Awards! It’s always a strange and thrilling experience to be a guest on some kind of media outlet and share just a little bit more than music. It’s fun to try to [...] (read more)
Happy birthday Kristin!
Posted by on August 25, 2010
Today is my sister Kristin’s birthday! I can’t even begin to say how proud of her I am. She has already gone through so much and has done it with such grace and poise, that I can only hope to be able to draw the same kind of comparison. Kristin was my main inspiration for starting [...] (read more)
2010 San Diego Music Award Nomination
Posted by on July 28, 2010
I was blessed to find out that I have been nominated for a 2010 San Diego Music Award in the Best Acoustic category! I can’t tell you how much of a surprise it is for me and how completely floored I am. I am unbelievably honored to be even considered, especially since the category I [...] (read more)
Compilation Album Artwork Contest
Posted by on July 11, 2010
So a few months ago I recorded an unreleased song called “Torn” for a compilation album (title TBA). Now, I’m looking for some creative friends and fans to help me with some artwork! Just submit a piece to info@kennyeng.com by 7/24/2010 as a high quality .pdf file (the artwork may be resized to accommodate the [...] (read more)
New Hobbies
Posted by on July 7, 2010
So I made a pledge to myself to start living an amazing life. Not that I don’t already live an amazing life, but I just want to start taking up other extracurricular activities. I just think it’s important to be well-rounded and have life experiences. I have some friends that go on trips all the [...] (read more)
The Electric Guitar
Posted by on June 17, 2010
Now that I’m playing with a band, I can finally do what I’ve always wanted to do: rip some shred-tastic solos. Not really. But kinda. I love the idea of a guitar solo enhancing a songs emotional weight. There’s just so much more I can do on an electric guitar than I can on an acoustic. [...] (read more)
25
Posted by on June 2, 2010
So tomorrow, I turn the big 2-5. Quite a milestone for someone who someone who has no idea where life on a day-to-day basis. In this time of introspection, I’ve come to conclusion that it’s time to enjoy myself. I’m planning on making my 25th year of life one of the best years. This year, I’ve [...] (read more)
Influence On the Internet
Posted by on May 26, 2010
Sometimes I wonder how much influence I actually have on the internet. There are people that have huge presences and can really effect change in millions of people. At times, I wish I had that kind of influence. Not because I have anything profound or new to say, but because I’ve always thought organizing the [...] (read more)
I Love You, Mom
Posted by on May 10, 2010
To the woman who has always been supportive of me since the day I was born. Happy Mother’s Day! I love you mom! Kenny (read more)
Pay What You Want
Posted by on April 23, 2010
I’ve been mulling this idea over for a long time and I think it’s finally time to put this into action. A few years ago, Radiohead implemented the idea of “Pay What You Want” for their outstanding album “In Rainbows” which people went onto their website and had the option to literally pay what they wanted [...] (read more)
Making a Switch- to Saxophone
Posted by on April 1, 2010
I bet you didn’t know that I’m a classically trained musician. Ok, maybe you knew that. But what you probably didn’t know is that I played piano and saxophone for the first 10 years of my classical training. And while I love the guitar and have worked really hard at it, I actually see myself [...] (read more)
What Do You Think? And Should I Care?
Posted by on March 10, 2010
As a self-proclaimed artist, it’s always been a major struggle for me to ask people for their opinions. I know that I write music for myself and not to please other people, but I often find joy in making people happy. It’s a strange Catch-22 (and a very fine line) between maintaining artistic integrity and [...] (read more)
Music vs. SAT Scores
Posted by on February 25, 2010
Note: Notice how there are no styles of music or musicians that achieve the 1600 score. Also note: This is based on the new 2400 point scale. Click here for more info. (read more)
2010- Kenny Eng (BETA)
Posted by on February 25, 2010
Happy New Year everyone! Yes, it’s already 11 days into the year but I’m going to keep saying “Happy New Year” until I stop accidentally writing 2009 on everything. I’ve already had a busy year with “Live from Lestat’s” CD release, a few BIG shows later on in the year and the big media push for the [...] (read more)
On Dancing
Posted by on February 25, 2010
I really enjoy dancing. Not dancing like grinding up on girls in a club or even choreographed exhibitions… I like dancing… make that flailing around like a total goofball. There’s something liberating in it. I’ve been so concerned with my image for such a long time that I feel like I’ve denied myself of a lot [...] (read more)
Thanks! And Help!
Posted by on February 25, 2010
I’ve come a long way since I first started playing music in 2007 and I can’t even begin to express how thankful I am. I’ve met some amazing people in my short time playing and have had the opportunity to perform with artists that I respect and admired long before I thought that this would [...] (read more)
PeTSA Update: Official Logo
Posted by on October 28, 2009
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NaCL
Posted by on October 20, 2009
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Nice Dream
Posted by on October 1, 2009
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PETSA
Posted by on September 7, 2009
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I Think I Believe In Myself
Posted by on August 23, 2009
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Song Experimentimg
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Next Steps
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Taken Out By the Flu, Now I'm Back!
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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iLove my iPhone
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Why Michael Jackson Meant So Much (To Me)
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Last Tour Vlog
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Summer Tour Vlog #2
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Summer Tour Vlog #1 and Updates
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Nightmare
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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Tour Jitters and New Songs
Posted by on August 5, 2009
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