Welcome to the Moosehead Band Web site. The Moosehead Band, from Bakersfield, California, consists of Kenny Walters (middle), lead singer/song writer, bassist, and guitarist, Ernie Lewis (far left), lead singer/song writer, guitarist, fiddler, banjoist, mandolinist, and dobro player, Robert Flores (far right), singer and drummer , John Hollins (right of Ernie), trumpet and percussion, and Les Besser (left of Bob), singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and a host of other "-ist" attributes . 

The group, the "brain-child" of Kenny Walters, has been together since 1980 and is extremely popular within its region.  Originally, the band focused on performing country music, but throughout the years, the shift to a wide variety of songs has occurred.  Therefore, it is not uncommon to still hear Country, but it is also not unusual to hear music by Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, and Led Zeppelin, as well as originals, when the group performs. 

Kenny and Shelly Get Married

On July 4, 2008, Kenny and Shelly got married in Caye Caulker, Belize in Central America.  All of the band wish the couple happiness for many years to come.  Photos from the event are provided (click on them to enlarge).

Web production is provided by ernielewis.com. 

It's Time to Get Loose with the Moose!
Take a Cruise with the Moosehead Band & Friends of Ethel's Old Corral

Join the Moosehead Band and friends of Ethel's Old Corral on a Carnival cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during February 12th through February 16th, 2009.  This trip was made possible by a formed partnership between the Moosehead Band and Ethel's Old Corral.

Kenny, Bob, Les, John, and Ernie, as well as many Ethel's patrons, will be enjoying 4 fun-filled nights onboard the Carnival's Elation (visit www.carnival.com for more info).  In Cabo, you will have an opportunity to enjoy many memorable events (see for yourself).  In addition, the band will perform on the ship for your listening and dancing pleasure.

$499.00 per person window room (based on double occupancy)
$456.00 per person inside room (based on double occupancy)

Prices include all taxes and port charges (gratuity, not included)

Pay a little at a time, and it will be a breeze, or pay for the whole thing now.

For more information about this once-in-a-life-time cruise, contact:

Uniglobe Golden Empire Travel
1820 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-1213
(800) 658-6869

Ask for John Connelly (johnc@uget.com) or Kristiene (krish@uget.com) 

Space is limited, so don't wait until the last minute to book your spot.

Note: A US passport will not be necessary.  Nonetheless, in order to board the ship, you will need your original birth certificate or a copy of it, as well as a photo ID, but if you do have a passport, it will go smoother for you.

Moosehead Band Receives Recognition at the 2nd Annual Bakersfield Country Music Awards

On June 8, 2008, all of the members of the Moosehead Band received recognition for all of their hard work over the past 27 years at the 2nd Annual Bakersfield Country Music Awards ceremony held at Trout's on North Chester, in Bakersfield, CA.  After the event, the band played at Ethel's Old Corral on Alfred Harrell Hwy to celebrate.  The band thanks Terry and Alice Keplinger for all of their efforts in making the ceremony a success.

Kenny's Travels - El Rojo

Keep up with Kenny's travels.

Winner of the Bob Flores Look Alike Contest

It's official.  Jimmie Edwards from Arkansas won the "Bob Flores Look Alike Contest" held on April 14, 2008, in Bakersfield, CA.  Mr. Edwards is unaware of his honor, nor will he receive anything but a mention of his name and a photo of him on this website, but he is, "hands-down," the spitting image of Bob Flores, the drummer of the Moosehead Band (see images below).  As far as we know, Bob has never worn a Confederate uniform or held a sword in the manner that Mr. Edwards is holding his, but if you can picture Bob doing so, you will agree that Mr. Edwards could be his twin.  Congratulations Mr. Edwards!

Mr. Jimmie Edwards

Bob Flores

Photos and More

• Moosehead John, the Trailer Man.

• Visit Ernie Lewis's YouTube productions.

• View photos of the Ethel's Halloween Party and the Birthday Bash at the Channel Islands Marina Club House, October / November 2007

• View the photos of the Moosehead Band taken in October 2007.

• View photos of the Moosehead Band at the Crystal Palace, September 20, 2007

• View the photos of the Moosehead Band in Taft, California, at the grand opening of Kings Nursery, next to the True Value Hardware store, on June 02, 2007

• View the photos of the Country Music Museum Benefit.

• View the photos of the Country Music Museum Benefit, more photos

• View the photos of the Country Music Museum Benefit and Valley Plaza, August 2006

• Years gone by . . . 

Don't forget to get your copy of El Niño.

The Moosehead Band

CD Released

Kenny Walters is pleased to announce the release of his new CD, El Niño, and thanks everyone that joined him and the Moosehead Band at "Ethel's" Old Corral Cafe on November 14, 2004, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

According to Kenny, the CD "represents the last 24 years in the life of Kenny Walters, but more importantly, it's been a journey of a group of friends who, for almost a quarter of a century, have been making music in a band called Moosehead."  Fan favorites, such as "Loco Joe," "Walking up to Woody,"  and, his title cut, "El Niño," have been mastered for your listening pleasure.  

How To Purchase the CD

El Niño is directly available for purchase for $10.00 at all of the band's performances.  Online orders can be made by contacting Kenny Walters at (661) 393-6102.

Photo above: Cover of  El Niño.  The photo is actually Kenny as he appeared in his youth.

Take a peek at some photos from the band in the recording studio in 2002 working on the CD project.

Videos

Watch the group perform excerpts of  "Walking up to Woody" and "Loco Joe".

Photo Shows Online
Note: The following slide shows were created with PhotoJam software.  Therefore, they contain images, as well as sound files.  To view the shows, DSL, cable, or higher Internet access is recommended to accommodate the band width needed to download the shows in a timely manner.  Nonetheless, if you only want to view the images from the shows, they can be found in the photo sections of this Web site.

1. Check out the new The Moosehead Band: Early Years, '80 - '83 photo show (requires Shockwave Flash).
2. Check out the new Years to Remember with the Moosehead Band photo show (requires Shockwave Flash).
3. Check out the A Quick Look at the Moosehead Band photo show (requires Shockwave Flash).

For booking information contact

Kenny Walters

(661) 393-6102

Photo above: The Moosehead Band at the Valley Plaza Summer Concert Series, 2001.  The band also performed at the event in 2003 along with the fine people from Good Time Entertainment Services.

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