HOT DOG
Kenny Acosta
Introduction
Meet Kenny Acosta,
Blues Legend and
the winner of the
2012 and 2011 New
Orleans Blues
Challenge solo/duo
competition as a
solo act.
Kenny’s unique
musical performances
consist of a hint of
bluesy jazz, mixed with
the New Orleans street
beat and Caribbean
rhythms, sautéed in a
funky mixture of
soulful growl.
Kenny has established
himself as a master
bluesman in all his
travels from the
Florida Keys to
Fairbanks, Alaska and
all points in between.
Kenny’s
distinctive
musical
style will
take you on
a one-of- a-
kind
musical
joyride.
Kenny was honored
by Baton Rouge
Mayor Kip Holden,
who proclaimed
“Kenny Acosta Day”
in honor of Kenny’s
Spanish
Town Mardi Gras CD
Over the years Kenny
"has been lots of
places and done lots
of things", but you
can always count on
him to
entertain you with
professionalism and
his charisma.
His soulful
voice and
scorching
guitar are
combined
with a tight
and funky
rhythm
section.
1970s
From 1972 – 1979,
Kenny Acosta was a
main stay in the
American Blues
scene where he fast
became a popular
and noted blues
performer.
1980s
Kenny released his first
solo album Hot Dog in
1984.
Also in 1984, KRVS FM
radio station in Lafayette,
LA named Kenny their
most requested Blues
musician.
1990s
From 1986-1994,
Kenny was a regular
playing at the New
Orleans Jazz Festival.
In 1995, Kenny took
some time off to raise
his son, Zeke. No
regrets.
In Kenny's illustrious
career, he has played
with all the greats:
Muddy Waters Bobby Bland Stevie Ray Vaughn Kim Wilson Taj Mahal Roy Buchanan The Neville Brothers and so many more!
“It's stuff
like this
that is
quickly
making
KENNY
ACOSTA one
of my
favorite
blues
vocalists”.
Peter ‘Blewzzman” Lauro – Mary4Music
Kenny Acosta
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