New York, NY – Internationally celebrated soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, has made historical past as soon as once more—this time because the first soca performer to promote out two SummerStage concert events at Central Park inside hours of occurring sale. Set for July 5 and July 6, 2025, these back-to-back sold-out reveals mark a groundbreaking second not just for Kees however for all the Caribbean music scene.
This shall be Kes’ second look at SummerStage, following a sensational 2024 debut the place his single present bought out inside hours, leaving hundreds of followers clamoring for extra. This yr’s double reserving is a testomony to his hovering reputation and rising world affect.
Coming off a record-breaking run, Kees’ chart-topping single Cocoa Tea continues to dominate streaming platforms worldwide, whereas his electrifying IzWe Pageant: Trinidad Carnival Version earlier this yr drew large crowds and united cultures via rhythm and revelry.
Worldwide Attain
The band’s worldwide attain has additionally expanded considerably, with two sold-out reveals in Montreal throughout their 2024 tour in Canada, proving that the love for soca is aware of no borders.
As Kes the Band celebrates 20 years within the music trade this yr, they proceed to steer the cost for soca on the world stage—waving the crimson, white, and black of Trinidad and Tobago with delight and function.
Kees of Kes the Band
“We’ve at all times believed within the energy of soca to carry folks collectively,” stated Kees. “To see that imaginative and prescient unfold not simply in Trinidad, however in New York, Canada, and past—it’s deeply humbling. This second belongs to all of us.”
Offered by Capital One, SummerStage is famend for spotlighting dynamic expertise from throughout the globe. Kes’ back-to-back bought out reveals not solely showcase his unmatched showmanship but in addition mirror a bigger cultural shift, as Caribbean music takes its rightful place within the world highlight.
Upcoming Performances
For those who missed Kes the Band tickets for Central Park SummerStage you may catch Kes the Band stay at:
April 20 – Tobago – Tobago Rhythm and Soul Pageant
April 27 – Kingston, Jamaica – GenXs Highway March
April 30 – St Thomas UVI – St. Thomas Carnival Village
Could 4 – Trinidad – Bedrock All Inclusive
Could 9 – Cayman Islands – Pageant Inexperienced
Could 18 – St Pauls Bay, Malta – Ibiza Soca Pageant
Could 22 – Guyana – Stinging Nettles
Could 24 – Orlando, FL – Soca Fest
June 26 – St. Kitts – St Kitts Music Pageant
June 28 – Baltimore MD – Pier Six Pavillion
July 3 – Boston, MA – Chief Financial institution Pavillion
July 5 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park
July 6 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park
July 18 – Saint Lucia – Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium
July 26 – Toronto, Canada – IZWE
July 30 – St Michaels – Rise Barbados
August 9 – Santa Elena, Belize – Belize Worldwide Music and Meals Pageant
