Join Ken Stacey and Claire Khodara at SOhO Santa Barbara. This duo show brings
together 2 dynamic vocal talents for a shared evening that will feature some
of their original music and some choice covers. They have assembled a stellar
band, and there may be some special guests dropping in as well. If you enjoy
cutting edge pop-rock, R&B and Soul, you’re going to love this beautiful
evening of live music.
Ken Stacey is a world-class vocalist songwriter, producer, vocal coach, and
the former lead singer for 5-time Grammy-nominated Ambrosia. His expansive
career includes time in the Michael Jackson and Elton John bands, performing
and recording with a who’s who of music icons which also include Billy Joel,
Sam Smith, Randy Newman, Dave Matthews Band, Queen Latifah, Mary J Blige, and
Madonna. He has performed on the Grammys and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Awards. Ken has been a vocal coach and talent scout for American Idol and has
Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, and Jason Derlatka (Journey) on his vocal
coaching roster. “Ken’s latest project was an all-star version of Donny
Hathaway’s classic holiday song “This Christmas,” which he produced and
arranged for The Tribe; it was listed as #5 on the New York Times’ holiday
playlist of “12 New Christmas Songs For a Vast Array of Holiday Moods!”
Claire Khodara is a recording artist, autism activist, and creative
entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. Known for her soulful and soaring sound
inspired by folk and Americana icons Brandi Carlisle & Bonnie Raitt, Claire
transcends musical genres with her classical background and modern, sultry
vocals which span an international, 25-year career. Born in Philadelphia,
Claire studied classical opera under the legendary Italian soprano and opera
director Renata Scotto at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome,
one of the oldest musical institutions in the world. Claire was the Pope’s
Benediction singer (soprano soloist) for Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
She was also a contestant on Season 9 of American Idol. Claire is the founder
of STARROCK PRODUCTIONS, a booking agency that provides live entertainment for
a wide-range of global events with offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Las
