Keven Eknes is a Norwegian guitarist and composer based in Los Angeles, CA.

He is developing his first full-length instrumental album, Dark Canyon, created in collaboration with keyboardist and producer Alex Argento, following earlier solo releases including Extraterrestrial and Northern Lights and recent singles Asperity of Ultralocrian and Dawnfall.

As a touring and session guitarist, Keven has performed and recorded with Jonathan Cain (Journey), Engelbert Humperdinck, Jesse McCartney, Leslie Odom Jr., among others. He was part of the house band for NBC’s American Song Contest, performing with artists including Michael Bolton, and has worked extensively with the Deadline Hollywood Orchestra on projects featuring artists and composers such as Mark Ronson, Diane Warren, Jaeil Jung, Brian Tyler, and Bear McCreary.

His work spans a wide range of guitars and related fretted instruments, arranging, directing, and playback support.

He studied at Berklee College of Music (Artist Diploma) and has more than a decade of international live and studio experience.