Element K…A Party Band That Offers More
By: Krista Doran
There are an abundance of party/wedding bands out there in the tri-state area and all are highly talented musicians offering some of the best entertainment money can buy. But there is a new band on the scene that has really been making waves, not only for their excellent musicianship, but also for their refreshing approach towards providing entertainment for any private function. This band is Element K!
I spoke to guitarist Kevin Burns who explained to me that Element K offers more than most wedding bands and we’ll get to that in a moment. First, I would like to tell you all a little bit about the band. Element K, who is managed by The Shore Bets Agency, has been together now for 2 years and has been playing some great local venues mainly in the NJ and DE areas. Since the word is now out about this band, they have been spreading their wings and are now booking more and more rooms all over the tri-state area and even down into MD and VA. Element K has a very strong presence onstage and plays music from all genres. As Kevin explained to me, “we tend to play a little bit of everything. We mix things up to keep everyone dancing and we never go into a room with any type of pre-conceived idea of what we will play. We have a set-list, but it always depends on the crowd that is there because we like to play to suit the taste of the people in the room.” Believe me, Kevin and his band mate & bass player, Chris Louie definitely know how to work a room. As former members of the local band Chorduroy, they made the decision to leave in order to start a new project, and are really happy with this new line-up. The addition of their new female vocalist, Kortney Penta who also plays keys, and their hard-hitting drummer Anthony Santiago, has rounded out this band and insured that there is not stopping them!
One thing that sets Element K apart from the rest is the extremely strong vocals from their lead singer, Kortney. This adorable little red-head previously performed in her college A Cappella group, called The Deltones. Her high energy and great personality has her pleasing crowds at every venue they play. “Kortney has been such an asset to this band. Since she has been with us, we have been getting booked so much easier and her vocals just kick ass,” Kevin told me. They have been playing some great rooms, too, like Klondike Kate’s and Kildare’s in DE, Harrah’s and the Hilton Beach Bar in Atlantic City, NJ and countless more places coming in the Fall. Every Thursday, they perform at The Lighthouse in Dewey Beach, DE which has become one of their most favorite places to play.
In addition to awesome musicianship, a professional attitude and looking good, Element K offers something that no other cover bands offer for weddings and private affairs. They are a “one-stop-shop” and provide everything from live music and DJ services to photography and video services and will work with you to create an event that your guests will never forget. One service that I personally thought would be a hoot at any private party is live band karaoke. If you have a crazy family and lots of awesome friends like me, I am sure you will like this service too. Just imagine the fun you could have with this band at your next party! Check out their website at www.elementkband.com to see a listing of all the great options that Element K offers that will make your wedding or private affair memorable! No parties coming up? No problem! You can always go see them live at any of the great venues they play because whenever Element K is there, IT IS A PARTY!