Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Caribbean soca music/ Pop music group formed in 2005 and known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, Calypso music inspired melodies, rock music riffs and island beats, with hints of reggae. The band hails from the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and consists of founding members, brothers Kees Dieffenthaller (lead vocals), Hans Dieffenthaller (drums), and Jon Dieffenthaller (guitar), along with long-time friend Riad Boochoon (bass guitar). Kes’ style has elevated them to mainstream popularity, allowing Kes to become a household name in their country (Trinidad and Tobago) and throughout the Caribbean circuit. The band constantly captivates and wins over their audiences, with their electric and high-energy performances.

Kees Dieffenthaller has collaborated with major industry talents such as songwriter Desmond Child (multiple Grammy Award winner) who has written songs for Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin and Aerosmith. Kees and Desmond Child joined forces to produce a song for the album of Ace Young who appeared on the fifth season of American Idol.

In 2011 the title song from their fourth Album “Wotless” was one of the most popular songs for Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. “Wotless” was created through a collaboration between Kes and Trinidadian born singer/songwriter/producer Kerwin Dubois. Kees was crowned King of International Soca Monarch[1] at the International Soca Monarch competition that year. Wotless was also nominated for a BET Soul Train Music Awards[2] in the same year, for the category of best Caribbean Performance.

Kes released their fifth album Sterotype in August 2011, which included the track “Loving You”, a collaboration between Kes and Jamaican songstress Tessanne Chin, winner of Season 5, The Voice (U.S. TV series)

In 2012 Kes teamed up with Snoop Dogg[3] on a remix of their carnival release “Stress Away”. The single was well received and marked new territory for the band.

In 2014 Kes hosted their first annual concert which bears the namesake of their track “Tuesday on the Rocks”. The concert is held annually on the Tuesday before Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and features a cast of popular international, regional and local artists.[4]

The band has performed and sold out some prestigious venues in New York City such BB Kings (2013) and the PlayStation Theater (formerly known as the Best Buy Theater) in Times Square (2012).