F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S & CAREER UPDATES
Calling Ken Bonfield a guitarist is a bit like calling Michelangelo a painter...
Cape Ann Beacon
Ken Bonfield knocks me out. He plays with the two main ingredients I look for in a player; heart and passion. He's a player's player, and I'm a die hard fan.
John Beland, Flying Burrito Bros.
Many guitarists promise, Ken Bonfield delivers.
Dirty Linen
"Bonfield's music always evokes strong emotions and vivid images…(he) may be the best acoustic guitarist recording today. "
Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire
May, 2025 Received Custom 00 Guitar from Australian luthier Beau Hannam who resides in Grand Junction, CO. The guitar is made with a torrefied Adirondack Spruce top and Crelicam Ebony Back and Sides. It is based on a '29 Martin 00-28 with a short, 24.9" scale with 12 frets to the body.
July, 2025 Bonfield signed a full artist endorsement deal with leading pickup and preamp manufacturer K & K Sounds. He will be using the company's Trinity Pro System or Quantum Trinity System in live performances.
Winter, 2025 At some point this winter Bonfield will surpass 100 million streams of his music through platforms such as Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Apple, et al.
August 31, 2026
Gratitude, Bonfield's first single in 7 years releases today. Featuring Kim Deschamps on pedal steel and Vin Downes on nylon string guitar.
U P C O M I N G
I am very excited to announce the release of my 9th album, Gratitude, recorded at Sounds & Substance studio with Grammy nominated producer and engineer, Tom Eaton. I am happy to announce that the first single, Gratitude, recently passed the 5k streams. Less than two weeks. Wow!
Special guests include Charlie Bisharat on violin, Michael Manring on fretless bass, Tom on piano and bass, Jeff Oster on Flugelhorn, Kim Deschamps on pedal steel, Vin Downes on nylon string guitar and high string guitar, and Mike Rivard on Upright bass.
The album is available on CD or as 24 bit 44.1k files via Bandcamp. Click here.
I'll release the third single, Old Friends, on Monday September 21. Enjoy!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me for over 30 years. I am humbled, and so grateful to present new music for you again.
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