“A singer/songwriter with a beautifully clear voice and articulate guitar accompaniment, Ken has played and studied a lot of music, but it’s obvious that he’s also studied himself and his craft and is committed to finding what’s original and at the same time, universal in his experiences.”

— Max Biedenharn
MisMississippi Coast Magazine

"He is incredible. I don't mean, 'gosh, he's pretty good'…I mean he's INCREDIBLE. When you hear his buttery voice slide through song after song of the most original stuff you've laid ears on, you'll thank us for the turn-on."

— Jinelle Boyd
founder, MyTexasMusic.com

"Ive said this before and I'll say it again and I'll keep saying it until someone who can do something hears me. Ken Gaines is the best ballad writer in Texas today! And when you hear him perform with Wayne Wilkerson on guitar and harmony vocals, it hits you right in the heart...You'll see...you'll see.

— Darrell Harkins
Dateline Texas for the Roots Music Report

“Ken’s music brings an audience up…Strong guitar playing and overflowing charisma allow Gaines to own the stage and he shares himself with his audience…I went away singing…”

— Kathleen Hudson
“Texas Heritage Music Series”, Kerrville Daily Times

“If the world had any inkling of how good Ken Gaines really is, he would be playing the big places and we wouldn't be able to have him here. So we keep him our secret and get him up here as often as possible.

Take a big bunch of powerful and compelling original songs, (we're talkin' high protein stuff) add a big soaring tenor that raises goose bumps, then blend in his strong and supple guitar work. Finally, mix in a big helping of the great Wayne Wilkerson's truly amazing lead guitar,
and you will not want these guys to ever stop.”

—Tom Noe
Acoustic Concert Tours

“Imagine the voices of Bing Crosby and Jim Morrison; imagine their voices singing as one, Then imagine that voice in one body. Your imagination has just created Ken Gaines”

— John Davis
Walden Coffee House, San Antonio

“If you'll put on 'Kengaines' I'll dance for you.”

—Aislinn Oxford, age 4