Band
AK
Website:
www.theakproject.com
Lead Vocal, All Guitars, Talk Box, Lap Steel, Founder
Born:
London, England (Great Britain)
AK's story has a centerpiece that is defined and influenced by a love and respect for the music of Pink Floyd. After being exposed to rare recordings of Pink Floyd from the 70's, AK already a politically and socially-minded individual, was drawn to Floyd's groundbreaking work. AK turned this passion for Pink Floyd into his own vehicle of self-expression in 1993 with the formation of Comfortably Numb. Born out of a desire to put on a large scale, multi-media show and to satisfy a growing audience of Pink Floyd fans, the transition was a natural one. Fans who had heard AK perform described him as 'playing like David Gilmour and sounding like Roger Waters'. In addition to his work with Comfortably Numb, AK has a progressive rock act consisting of members of Comfortably Numb aptly called The AK Project. The first album 'Outside The Cage' has enjoyed both critical and commercial success and has been a featured album on influential indie music sites like garageband.com. A new album is slated for release 2013.
Endorsed by: DEAN GUITARS - uses DEAN acoustic guitars with Comfortably Numb - Canada's Pink Floyd Show and DEAN electric and acoustic with THE AK PROJECT.
Solveig Keshavjee
Website:
www.theakproject.com
Vocal, Keyboard, Video/Audio FX
Born: Montreal, Canada
Solveig is an award winning trained vocalist;
with years; of live, studio and overseas touring experience.
Solveig brings her vocal magic and stage presence to Comfortably Numb -
Great Gig In The Sky is a stellar event EVERY TIME! Not only does Solveig
add her amazing vocal to Comfortably Numb but plays keyboards and is in
charge of all audio/video FX.
Solveig also writes and produces with
AK and brings her vocal magic as the lead singer of
THE AK
PROJECT.
Ahenk Ozakpinar
Website: www.theakproject.com
Bass/Backing Vocal
Born: Istanbul, Turkey
Ahenk brings his outstanding bass skills and
attention to detail to the band as well as his smooth backing vocals and
vocal harmonies. Ahenk is a long time friend of AK's since childhood, and
has been involved with projects with AK inside and outside of Comfortably
Numb for over 30 years. Ahenk is also the bassist for
THE AK
PROJECT.
Matt Babineau
Drums/Percussion
Born: Ottawa, Canada
Matt has years of live and studio experience and is also the drummer for THE AK
PROJECT.
Charles McInnis
Keyboard/Organ
Born: Ottawa, Canada
Charles adds the keyboard/organ sound dimension to Comfortably Numb
that is an integral part of the music of Pink Floyd.
