“Stereo Chickens puts me in mind of Stevie Nicks’ ‘Leather and Lace’. Ken’s voice is like that favorite old leather jacket; scuffed and road worn, familiar and comfortable, with stories to tell. Cynthia is lace … at one moment delicate, and the next strong and flexible … her voice a weaving of versatile textures.” -Claire Ratliff, Laughing Penguin Publicity & Consulting
STEREO CHICKENS
Stereo Chickens are California’s premier Americana group seamlessly blending Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel (and sometimes Classic Rock and R&B) into their own unique and distinct sound.
In addition to touring nationally (from Alaska to Georgia), in Dec 2019/Jan 2020 they toured in Germany and Switzerland. They are also a well known regional fixture at wineries, breweries and music venues on the California Central Coast where they are based.
‘Songs From The Fire’, Stereo Chickens debut album was released July 13, 2018, with producer Gary Lux (Sting, Norah Jones, Rob Thomas, Hootie & The Blowfish, Keith Urban) at the helm. The EP landed at #25 on iTunes Country Chart in its Pre-Order release, staying there for three weeks.
Stereo Chickens are:
Cynthia Ford: Vocals/Percussion
Ken McMeans: Vocals/Guitar
John Nowel: Vocals/Violin/Guitar/Harmonica
Gary Lux: Bass/Producer
Social Media:
-13,000 Facebook followers
-More than one million Facebook video views
-‘Songs From The Fire’ debuted at #25 on iTunes Featured Country Chart
-Filmed episode of Hulu series ‘Songs In The Spotlight’
-Radio spins on WSM
KEN MCMEANS
Ken is the founding member of Stereo Chickens, playing guitar and singing. Ken is known throughout the country music industry as an agent and/or manager to many major artists, having represented acts like Bryan White, James Otto, Lila McCann, Meghan Linsey and Juice Newton. As an artist and writer, his songs have been heard on TV shows like ABC’s ‘General Hospital’. As a songwriter, he has been nominated for numerous industry awards and had his songs picked up by artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Kim Carnes, Joe Cocker, and John Waite. His recent cuts include ‘How You Get To Heaven’ (on co-writer Jamie Floyd’s #6 charted country album ‘New Girl’) and ‘Bring The Old Man Home’ (on co-writer Chris Pierce’s widely heralded album ‘American Silence’).
CYNTHIA FORD
Cynthia Ford joined Stereo Chickens in the spring of 2017. In addition to her talents as a vocalist, she also plays numerous instruments and initially brought congas into the group, before switching to the ‘portable’ Cajon. She has spent a lifetime playing music as well as acting in the theater. She sings across the musical spectrum-from R & B to hard rock to country.
JOHN NOWEL
John joined Stereo Chickens in 2018, originally as a violin/fiddle sideman, but has since become an integral part of the trio, now also sharing duties as a vocalist, guitarist, and the harmony guy. His style and writing are greatly influenced by artists like John Prine and Guy Clark. In addition to his work with Stereo Chickens, John has also released his own solo album.
ON THE ROAD WITH THE CHICKENS
Stereo Chickens have opened for and/or shared the stage with many of Country and Americana’s top artists and writers including Love & Theft, Bryan White, Lila McCann, Billy Gilman, Michael Peterson, Scotty Emerick, Blue County, Dean Sams (Lonestar), Sarah Darling, Travis Meadows, Bob Livingston (Lost Gonzo Band), Meghan Linsey (Steel Magnolia), Jesse Keith Whitley, Keith Anderson, Jamie O’Neal, Katie Armiger, Hannah Blaylock (Edens Edge), and Scott Reeves (‘Nashville’).
Stereo Chickens are frequent performers at wineries, acoustic venues and state and county fairs and festivals across the country.
PAST 2019 DATES:
March 28 @ Arcadia City Banquet
Arcadia, CA
Full band
July 27 @ TBD
Georgia
Ken & Cynthia
July 28 @ Firefly Concerts
Blue Ridge, GA
Ken & Cynthia
Sept 6 @ Las Vegas Harvest Festival
Las Vegas, NV
Full band
Sept 7 @ Las Vegas Harvest
Las Vegas, NV
Full band
Sept 8 @ Las Vegas Harvest
Las Vegas, NV
Full band
Sept 13 @ Mendocino County Fair
Boonville, CA
Acoustic trio
Sept 14 @ Mendocino County Fair
Boonville, CA
Acoustic trio
Sept 15 @ Mendocino County Fair
Boonville, CA
Acoustic trio
Sept 26 @ Craig’s House Concert
Morro Bay, CA
Full band
Sept 28 @ Branch St Deli
Arroyo Grande, CA
Full band
Sept 27 @ Morro Bay Wine Seller
Morro Bay, CA
Full band
Sept 29 @ Eberle Winery ‘On The Deck’
Paso Robles, CA
Acoustic band
Sept 30 @ Featured Artist @ Songwriters At Play
MBWS
Acoustic band
Oct 3 @ San Benito County Fair
Hollister, CA
Acoustic band
Oct 4 @ San Benito County Fair
Hollister, CA
Acoustic band
Oct 5 @ San Benito County Fair
Hollister, CA
Acoustic band
Oct 6 @ San Benito County Fair
Hollister, CA
Acoustic band
Dec 28 @ Mutz Cafe
Frankfurt, Germany
Dec 29 @ Hotel Bellevue Murren
Murren, Switzerland
Dec 30 @ Hotel Bellevue Murren
Murren, Switzerland
Dec 31 @ Hotel Bellevue Murren
Murren, Switzerland
Jan 1 @ Sporzentrum
Murren, Switzerland
PAST DATES (2018):
July 5 @ Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA
July 6 @ Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA
July 7 @ Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA
July 8 @ Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA
July 13 ‘Songs From The Fire’ Release ITunes/Google Play/iDitty
July 18 @ B.B. King’s Club, Nashville, TN (EP Release Party with Lila McCann)
July 19 Nashville TBA
July 21 House Concert, Fayetteville, GA
Aug 2 @ Santa Clara Co Fair, San Jose, CA
Aug 3 @ Santa Clara Co Fair, San Jose, CA
Aug 4 @ Santa Clara Co Fair, San Jose, CA
Aug 5 @ Santa Clara Co Fair, San Jose, CA
Aug 10 EP Release Party, Morro Bay Wine Seller, Morro Bay, CA
Sept 14 @ Mendocino Co Fair, Boonville, CA
Sept 15 @ Mendocino Co Fair, Boonville, CA
Sept 16 @ Mendocino Co Fair, Boonville, CA
Sept 27 @ Craig’s Concert Series, Morro Bay, CA
Sept 28 @ Chateau Lettau, Paso Robles, CA
Sept 29 @ MBWS, Morro Bay, CA
Sept 30 @ Nick Jones House Concert, Fresno, CA
Oct 1 @ Featured Artist, Songwriters At Play, MBWS, Morro Bay, CA
PAST DATES:
-Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA (twice)
-Kenai Peninsula State Fair, Ninilchik, AK
-B.B. King’s Club, Nashville, TN
-WSM, All Nighter, Opryland, Nashville, TN
-Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV
-Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA
-Amador County Fair, Plymouth, CA
-Stanislaus County Fair, Turlock, CA
-Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jubilee, Angel’s Camp, CA
-Santa Clara County Fair, San Jose, CA
-Mendocino County Fair, Boonville, CA
-Clam Jam, Ninilchik, AK
-Eberle Winery, Paso Robles, CA
-Sculptera Winery, Paso Robles, CA
-7Sisters Brewing, San Luis Obispo, CA
-Tap It Brewery, San Luis Obispo, CA
-Moravia Winery, Fresno, CA
-Standing Sun Winery, Buellton, CA
-Whiskey Barrel, Hesperia, CA
-National Women’s Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation Conference, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
-Morro Bay Wine Seller, Morro Bay, CA
-Chateau Lettau Winery, Paso Robles, CA
-Mud & Country Festival, St Regis, Montana
-Spotlight Theater, Bakersfield, CA
VIDEO CLIPS:
‘HWY 1’ Livestream:
‘Glass’ Live at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, CA Jan 2019:
‘Great Big Sky’ Live (witty enhanced audio) at Grand Sierra Resort Jan 2019:
“I think there’s never been a better time for a retro Americana group that gives the message of hope the way this group is doing.“ -Gary Lux, Producer
“You guys are knocking it out of the park. You did a good job of keeping the harmonies present and keeping the integrity of the live instrumentation. Exciting to hear the finished recordings after hearing them live for a bit.” -Tyler Cain, Nashville Producer
“They really have a unique sound…that is a thread through all of their recordings. Nice! ” -Michael Peterson, Million Selling Recording Artist
Stereo Chickens
Booking:
KMP 818-749-7843
Tour Manager/PR:
Ken McMeans
(818) 749-7843
