Kes the Band: "Come a Little Closer" Live from Temple Bar, Santa Monica CA

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Kes is a group from Trinidad & Tobago that consists of three brothers and a brother from another mother as they like to say it! Kes has a unique musical direction which is best labeled as Caribbean Pop, It is a unique blend of soulful vocals and calypso-inspired melodies, over a fusion of rock riffs and island beats. This style has elevated Kes to stardom, allowing the band to become a household name in Trinidad & Tobago and throughout the Caribbean circuit; where they consistently win over audiences with their electric performances and their ability to mix-up original material with current popular tracks from reggae to dancehall to pop. They never fail to get a crowd jumping!

Kes has shared the stage and performed with major artists like Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) and Patti LaBelle; furthermore, they have opened up for such megastars as: Sean Paul, Musiq Soul Child, Usher, John Legend, Rihanna, and dozens of other established acts.

The band has had a list of hits that include "Stay With Me, Lion, Right Dey, My Land, and Come A Little Closer. They have released two albums, Three Baldhead and A Dread and LION, and are working on their third one which is due to be released early January.

The bands exposure and notoriety simply continues to grow. They travel regularly to all corners of the globe to perform. Their music has been featured on television shows and they grabbed a coveted spot on the soundtrack for EA Games FIFA World Cup.

Most recently, Kes collaborated with major industry talents such as songwriter Desmond Child (Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Aerosmith) where he co-wrote a song with him for the new Ace Young album.

Kes continues to build their fan base, routinely selling out shows throughout the Caribbean, Canada, and parts of the US. They deliver high-paced, energetic performances wherever they go Look out for them somewhere near you!

Shot by Deran Browne, Marc Alexander and Ekene Okobi. Edited by Marc Alexander

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• Caribbean Music
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• Temple Bar
• California
• Come a Little Closer

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