Keston Wayne Barker
Keston Sr. was raised in Calgary, Canada. His parents had immigrated from Trinidad & Tobago, and were both very musical . His father, Ray Barker, was a talented singer, and his mother, Betty, taught music and played the guitar and piano. Betty’s father, Hubert Broadbelt, was a legendary guitarist in Trinidad who sired a long line of talented guitarists, including Garnet, Sean & Girshwyn Broadbelt.
In his youth, Keston was exposed to a wide variety of music and was influenced by Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Zappa and others. Keston began playing seriously by age twelve. He studied guitar and piano, and in 1979 received a music degree from Humber College, Toronto. Keston worked as a studio musician while in college, and after graduation formed the band “Oo-La-La” which toured Canada.
Keston moved to Hollywood, CA, in 1984 and attended the Guitar Institute. He performed and recorded with several bands, which included a stint in the early ’90’s with the Busboys (featured in Eddie Murphy’s movie 48 Hours.)
Keston now plays regularly with his band, “Keston & The Rhythm Killers,” mostly at venues in South Orange County, California. His band is known for reinterpreting classic rock standards, especially Jimi Hendrix songs; Keston’s signature performance is playing the National Anthem with his teeth Jimi Hendrix-style. The Rhythm Killers are accomplished musicians who have performed with classic rock bands including Eric Burdon & the Animals, Edgar Winter, Iron Butterfly, The Scorpions, Stevie Wonder, The Turtles, The Hollies, The Doobie Bros & others.
Keston also occasionally performs solo acoustic shows.
Baby Blues
National Anthem
Starting Over
Trinidad
The Bengal King
Quarantined
Growin' Old-Keston
Keston plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Dream Again
Greatest Hits
Section 8
Jazz
1987-1992
1985
OO-La-La-1982
Old School
Keston
(ex Busboys)
with
Bernie Pershey(Edgar Winter, Eric Burdon) on drums & Blake Hunter on bass
Thanks to your support!
Jammers Welcome!
Keston & The Rhythm Killers
Keston’s Upcoming Dates
April 13- Headline Show with Bobby Gray at The Coach House April 13, 7PM. SOLD OUT. Please Contact me ASAP for tickets. $20 keston@kestonrocks.com
May 1- Jam Night at The Brewhouse SJC 6:30-9:30. Featuring Keston & The Rhythm Killers. Musicians and Bands welcome. https://www.brewhousesjc.com/
May 10 – Stages Santa Ana with Bobby Gray 7PM. Contact me for tickets. $25 https://www.facebook.com/stages.bar.1
May 11 – The Canyon, Agoura Hills Opening for Hard Days Night with Bobby Gray. 6PM. Contact me for Tickets $24 keston@kestonrocks.com. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyo -agoura-hills
May 22 – The Coach House opening for FOGHAT with Bobby Gray. Contact me for tickets. $59
May 31- The Belly Up Tavern opening for Wild Child {Doors Tribute} with Bobby Gray.
June 5- Jam Night at The Brewhouse SJC 6:30-9:30. Featuring Keston & The Rhythm Killers. Musicians and Bands welcome. https://www.brewhousesjc.com/
July 3- Garden Grove Amphitheater opening for Tom Petty Tribute with Bobby Gray gardenamp.com
July 10– Jam Night at The Brewhouse SJC 6:30-9:30. Featuring Keston & The Rhythm Killers. Musicians and Bands welcome. https://www.brewhousesjc.com/
July 27- Headline Show with Bobby Gray at The Coach House April 13, 7PM. Please Contact me ASAP for tickets. $20 keston@kestonrocks.com . Our last show Sold Out.
August 7- Jam Night at The Brewhouse SJC 6:30-9:30. Featuring Keston & The Rhythm Killers. Musicians and Bands welcome. https://www.brewhousesjc.com/
September 4- Jam Night at The Brewhouse SJC 6:30-9:30. Featuring Keston & The Rhythm Killers. Musicians and Bands welcome. https://www.brewhousesjc.com
September 17- Keston & The Rhythm Killers at Knolls Laguna Niguel. 6-9PM. Great food. Come for dinner. Reservation recommended. https://knollsrestaurant.com/.
October 18 – The Coach House opening for Mick Adams Stones with Bobby Gray. Contact me for tickets. $25 keston@kestonrocks.com
I really appreciate your support.
Keston & The Rhythm Killers
Keston & The Rhythm Killers is a Classic Rock/Dance Band based in Southern Orange County CA. The Band is Fronted by Guitarist/Vocalist Keston Barker (formerly of The Busboys). The band features musicians who have been part of Classic Rock history. Musicians who have played with Eric Burdon & The Animals, Iron Butterfly, Edgar Winter , The Scorpions, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin just to name a few. The band consist of Guitar, Bass & Drums but occasionally adds saxophone, keyboards, percussion or violin. It’s Classic Rock with a twist as the band treats many of the songs with its own unique style & character.
Click on upcoming shows to see scheduled dates.
For Bookings call – 562-857-9830
List Of Songs
Rolling Stones-
Jimi Hendrix-
Van Halen-
Eric Clapton/Cream-
Gary Clark Jr.-
CSN&Y-
Santana-
Stevie Wonder-
Led Zepplin-
The Doors-
Prince-
Steppenwolf-
Ozzy Osbourne-
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Steve Miller Band-
Alice Cooper-
Spencer Davis-
Robert Cray-
Pink Floyd-
BB King-
Freddie King-
Stevie Ray Vaughn-
Cake-
BTO-
War-
Deep Purple-
AC/DC-
Joe Cocker-
Free-
Rare Earth-
CCR-
Stone Temple Pilots-
Bush-
REM-
Staind-
Bad Company-
James Brown-
Elton John-
Wild Cherry-
Cameo-
Wilson Pickett-
Beatles-
Humble Pie-
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List Of Songs
Rolling Stones-
Jimi Hendrix-
Van Halen-
Eric Clapton/Cream-
Gary Clark Jr.-
CSN&Y-
Santana-
Stevie Wonder-
Led Zepplin-
The Doors-
Prince-
Steppenwolf-
Ozzy Osbourne-
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Steve Miller Band-
Alice Cooper-
Spencer Davis-
Robert Cray-
Pink Floyd-
BB King-
Freddie King-
Stevie Ray Vaughn-
Cake-
BTO-
War-
Deep Purple-
AC/DC-
Joe Cocker-
Free-
Rare Earth-
CCR-
Stone Temple Pilots-
Bush-
REM-
Staind-
Bad Company-
James Brown-
Elton John-
Wild Cherry-
Cameo-
Wilson Pickett-
Beatles-
Humble Pie-
|
List Of Songs
Rolling Stones-
Jimi Hendrix-
Van Halen-
Eric Clapton/Cream-
Gary Clark Jr.-
CSN&Y-
Santana-
Stevie Wonder-
Led Zepplin-
The Doors-
Prince-
Steppenwolf-
Ozzy Osbourne-
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Steve Miller Band-
Alice Cooper-
Spencer Davis-
Robert Cray-
Pink Floyd-
BB King-
Freddie King-
Stevie Ray Vaughn-
Cake-
BTO-
War-
Deep Purple-
AC/DC-
Joe Cocker-
Free-
Rare Earth-
CCR-
Stone Temple Pilots-
Bush-
REM-
Staind-
Bad Company-
James Brown-
Elton John-
Wild Cherry-
Cameo-
Wilson Pickett-
Beatles-
Humble Pie-
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