The songs and music
KENNY HERBERT is an Edinburgh songwriter who has been working on the music scene for many years having been inspired throughout his life by the music of Paul McCartney. Over the years he has always written and recorded original music and insists the reward is being able to write and perform new material that people can enjoy and relate to. Along with his solo writing Kenny has co-written with various writers including 'Pilots' David Paton, Scottish Guitar legend Rab Howat and one of the UK's top soul jazz artistes, the London based brilliant Ola Onabule. He has tried to keep all his music as honest as possible with timeless melodies and lyrics written from the heart. From the music he has written and recorded over the years he has built up a catalogue of songs, some of which are previewed and available to buy on this site.
Kenny says—"My latest album 'ALL OF MY DAYS' was recorded by David Paton and through his support and musical talent I have completed an album of self penned songs that I am really proud of. Again, these are all heartfelt compositions written and performed because of my own experiences in life. Over the years recording with Davie in Denia, Spain, Abbey Road 2, London and in my hometown of Edinburgh has been a real joy and the fulfilment of a life long ambition, long may it continue". For further information please email:

DAVID PATON first came to be noticed as the lead singer and writer in 'Pilot' writing No.1 hit songs including 'Magic' and 'January', then going on to collaborate with various major artists such as Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project and Paul McCartney. He also completed years of touring the world and recording as bass guitarist with Elton John, including playing at 'Live Aid' in '85. Along with working with Kenny, David is currently continuing to produce his own material and also write and sing with Japanese band 'Beagle Hat' whilst still managing to fit in sell out gigs in Australia and Japan. For further information please: visit www.davidpatonsongs.com

The Apple Beggars New Album & The Caves

Once again Kenny Herbert, Rab Howat and David Paton have worked together on a brand new set of songs.
THE APPLE BEGGARS, the name we have chosen, was made up of our great love of all things ‘Beatles’ and part of Rab’s song title ’Robbin’ the Beggar‘, recorded over a year at DPS in Edinburgh. Hopefully you’ll enjoy these tunes when we perform them at the Caves, South Niddry St, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Our New 14 track Album ’ANOTHER POSITIVE LINE’ and will be on sale from March 1st from the usual outlets and Ripping Records on the Southbridge, Call 0131 226 7010.

Liverpool - The White Star Bar 2009

On Sunday 30th August Rab and myself played a fantastic sing a long gig from 1.30pm til 6.00pm in The White Star Bar, Liverpool helped greatly by Davie Moss on Bass and also the support from our pals John Glen and Alan Simpson who contributed to a great afternoon of classic songs. All the usual faces including Lynne and Derek the original Cavern regulars were there along with all the Edinburgh worthies who make the trek each year...with a special mention for Jamie Pansarotti’ McBride for his arias and to Frank Swanston who kept the party going with his one liners!!. Thanks again to Jackie and Alfie who again made us feel special with their hospitality and gifts.....Hopefully see you all next year!!
Pam Gomez from Salt Lake City in the USA emailed me to say that she had listened to ‘All of my Days’ and had found a real comfort in the words and tune, she has a daughter very ill and they both really liked this song. I have written another song entitled ‘I promise you’ inspired by them.

What’s been Happening!!

I have been writing and recording some new songs with Davie including tracks ‘Is there anybody out there’ inspired after going to see the Star Trek movie and ‘Lonely no more’. I’ve also been playing a few live gigs with Rab and the boys and have now included ‘Magic’ in our set. Just back from Marbella with my great pals John & Davie, eating tapas, drinking great spanish wine and singing til the early hours of the morning, great stuff. Played in the SMClub at Frank Swanstons Birthday this week with the full band and as usual the place was rocking and a great night was had by all.

Support Gig for JJ Gilmour at the Caves

On Friday April 10th Kenny Herbert and Rab Howat supported JJ Gilmour at the ‘Caves’ playing 30 minutes of our own songs from the last two Albums. Thanks to a great audience who gave us a excellent reception and to JJ who told some good stories and performed a brilliant set of the real quality songs he has written over the years.
See www.jjgilmour.com
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’You Tube’ Songs from Kenny Herbert

‘You tube’ vids!!

Kenny Herbert & David Paton - All Of My Days
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igIRi0lHgZo
Kenny Herbert & Rab Howat in Abbey Road - Songs of our lives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTT9vKpOuSI
Kenny Herbert and friends in Abbey Road Studio 2- Living the Dream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNJZ0t2ECXM
Kenny Herbert & Rab Howat in the Caves, Edinburgh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rejcybxZLYw
Kenny Herbert - No one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGOp06YdrOY
Kenny Herbert and Rab Howat - A Tribute to Paul McCartney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgKioEUGoUw
White Star Bar- Liverpool - Kenny Herbert & Rab Howat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPd7SdU8FXU

New Album ‘All of my Days’ now available!!

‘All of my days’ is a new solo album I have written with 14 of my own original songs. This CD is available to buy NOW on this site http://www.kennyherbertmusic.com/songs.htm and is also available to digitally download direct from on www.iTunes.com/uk OR www.amazon.com and www.emusic.com. ‘All of my days’ is the title track and received a great review from John Gibson in the Edinburgh Evening News saying “ This is a beautifully crafted ballad and If there was any justice ‘All of my days’ would make the top Christmas top ten. Sure to have romantically inclined woman weeping all over their Pradas” http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Recently I have recorded a RADIO Session with Radio 6 with George Burton where I played two songs ‘live’ and chose three of my own favourite tracks which were ‘For what it’s worth‘ - Buffalo Springfield. ‘Only the heart within you‘- Stephen Bishop and ‘Re-define’you by Ola Onabule. This will be on air in the near future. George and myself have also been working on a couple of songs together ‘One step closer’ and ‘You’ came out of a jam session we had recently. Friday was another great sell out gig with Rab Howat at the ‘Caves’ Thanks for your support!!

You Tube: All of my days

A new video my song ‘All of my Days’ which is now on ‘You Tube’ under the title Kenny Herbert and David Paton - All of my Days. This song is the title track of from the new album I have written and recorded. A big thanks to Bob Heatlie and Richard Newton for creative skills in making this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igIRi0lHgZo