Kes The Band Biography

Kees Dieffenthaller began playing in a group at the end of 1990, focusing on reviving popular hit songs including current reggae and soca. Since he had an amazing vocal range, stage presence and an uncanny ability to mimic popular artists, Kees quickly created a buzz and attracted a loyal following. On the strength of this momentum, Kees formed his own group in 2005 with the intention of composing his own music. Along with his brothers : Hans (drums), Jon (guitar) and his best friend Riad Boochoon (bass), Kees was able to realize his aim of working with a band, writing his original material and subsequently gain international appeal.

Since its formation Kes (The Band) has achieved major success worldwide. For starters, the group has released three albums, Three Baldheads & a Dread ; Lion and On in Five – as well as more than a dozen singles that have climed the Caribbean charts to become top tens. Gaining awards for their creative composing of songs, the group has been featured in major festivals in the North America and Germany ; opening up for acts like : Sean Paul Musiq Soul Child, Usher, John Legend and Rihanna. Their vidos are currently on rotation on MTV, BET and some of their singles have been licensed for popular video games

In November 2007, Kees went to Nashville, Tennessee to work with composer/lyricist, Desmond Child, winner of many Grammy Awards. The song that they wrote was recorded by American Idol finalist Ace Young and appears on his debut album. Recently recorded songs in collaboration with Maxi Priest and Bishop Lamont, will be released later this year.

The musical fusion of Kes’ unique blend of R & B, calypso, rock and soca/reggae rhythms has been described as the “Caribbean Pop.” This style has given the group the opportunity to become a household name in Trinidad and Tobago; and has thrust them into the limelight across the Caribbean circuit, including in Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Each of their energetic performances gains the band new fans.