About

Award Winning Guitarist & Composer

Ken Verheecke has released several albums since his debut album in 1993. To date he seen millions of streams of his music through various digital sites.

Through the years Ken has publishing deals with the Eddie Crook Company (Christian Music) and Maranatha Music (Christian Music). In 2017 Ken signed with Heart Dance Records and has released 3 instrumental electronic based albums… Consider the Moon & Stars which reached the number 5 spot in ZMR Top 100. It was also featured in 180 Radio Stations around the world. His next release was Between Earth & Sky which reached the number 9 spot on the ZMR Top 100 Chart. Both albums were on the Ballot Box for the 2019 Grammy Awards. His latest release with Heart Dance Records is Tripping the Light Fantastic… inspired by his recent move to Northern Michigan and running along Mullet Lake. It was nominated for the ZMR “Best Chill Album” for 2019.

As a musician, Ken’s focus is acoustic guitar , and has been featured on several sampler releases – Winter Gifts, and Winter Gifts II (Many Miles Music), The Gathering (2012) which includes songs from 22 artists produced by GRAMMY winning guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records, Will Ackerman at his Imaginary Road Studios in Vermont. The Gathering won the Zone Music Reporter Album of the Year in 2012, it features Ken’s song… Forever, which also is  heard on XM Radio’s Spa Channel. In addition, Ken’s music has been featured on Heart Dance Records Samplers, Music for Dogs, Music from the Heart : Emotional & Relaxing Acoustic, Music from the Heart : Emotional & Relaxing Ambient Samplers. Lastly, Ken was recently featured on Mindful Music Association : A Better Life Sampler. Ken’s 2019 Heart Dance Records release “Tripping the Light Fantastic” has been nominated for a 2019 ZMR Award for ‘Best Chill/Groove Album.”

Focusing on genres like solo acoustic guitar that might evoke a sense of relaxation or personal memory, as seen in titles like “Lake of Remembrance” dedicated to his father or “Wintersong” inspired by Northern Michigan’s winter ambiance. His style, from what’s described by many, doesn’t align with mainstream genres like Chicago blues or rock but rather seems to fit into the niche of instrumental guitar music meant for relaxation or personal reflection. His pieces like “Resilient Hope” and “An Autumn Morning” suggest a thematic approach centered around nature, seasons, or personal experiences. His work might resonate with listeners looking for background music or those interested in the storytelling aspect of music without the need for lyrics.

Over the last couple of years, Ken’s solo guitar single “Into the Quiet” was added to a Spotify Editorial playlist, Cappuccino Pizzicato, and some of his ambient offerings have landed on Spotify’s Editorial lists, Lava Lamp, Ambiente, Exospheres and Apple Music’s Acoustic Chill, Barefoot Acoustic playlists and Pure Ambient. One of Ken’s recent singles Clear Blue Skies is now featured daily on SpaXM Radio.

Ken Verheecke’s music career is marked by his commitment to creating music that not only entertains but also ministers to his audience, encouraging faith, reflection, and spiritual growth through his art. His work continues to evolve, maintaining a strong connection with his Christian roots while exploring new expressions of faith through music.