Ken Skeens is a folksinger, guitarist of Appalachian heritage and an award-winning songwriter of original songs whose subjects range from the environment (environmental), endangered species, ecology, conservation, preservation of nature (habitat and wildlife) to songs about spirituality, social issues, politics, personal development, Americana, heart and home, and philosophy. Ken's acoustic music is soothing and is suitable for relaxation or music therapy.

Ken won the Will McLean Award for songwriting in 1992.  His three entries finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  He also placed 1st in the "I Remember Gamble" song contest in 2002.  Ken and Leigh have been singing together since 1993. They sing at various venues and folk festivals around the state such as the annual Florida Folk Festival (White Springs, FL), Will McLean Music Festival (Dade City, FL), Gamble Rogers Festival (St. Augustine, FL), Sierra Club, Mennello Folk Art Museum, Church on the Square in The Villages, bed and breakfasts, and special events. They are members of FOFF (Friends of Florida Folk) and Ken's song "Old Florida River" was used as part of a radio program (Appalachiacola Doin' Time) that won the "Edward R. Murrow Award" for best radio documentary in 2000.

11/21/2009 - Lake Eustis Folk Stage Concert, Eustis, FL

Session at the Women's Club of Eustis, 227 n. Center St, Eustis, FL    Covered dish 7PM, Concert 8-9PM, Jam after concert.  $5 Donation  Contact 352-217-1010