Brothers K Band is the brainchild of father/son songwriting and arranging team Robin and Chris Kalthoff. With the addition of Becka (Chris’s wife), the group has evolved into a unique blend of original music with a traditional sound, blending bluegrass, folk, rock and country with real stories from the heart of the Missouri River bottomland. Traditional instruments such as guitar, harmonica, dobro and auto harp are used in conjunction with African drums and shakers to create a fresh alternative to over-processed top 40 music. Vocals are interwoven into the music and used as instruments themselves to create this unique sound. As Chris so succinctly puts it:
“It’s Traditional Alternative Missouricana with a Twist of River Water!”
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Becka Kalthoff is a true soprano whose classically trained voice makes her the natural choice to be the vocal arranger in the group. Rich harmonies and tremendous range combine to help create the unique sound of the band, with vocal arrangements at times invoking images of string sections and woodwinds. Since joining the Brothers K songwriting team, Becka has demonstrated an increasing ability to pen songs from the heart, revealing deep emotion and a startling complexity of themes.
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Chris Kalthoff grew up in a house filled with music, accompanying Robin on the road in Missouri and surrounding states with various cover bands. Trained as a drummer and percussionist, he spent his early teen years on stage sitting in with the band on drums and congas. He quickly moved on to guitar and harmonica, developing a unique fingerpicking style to complement Dr. K.’s flatpicking arrangements. A former journalism major who calls upon many and varied influences, Chris’s songwriting reflects real-life scenarios and feelings, giving the listener a glimpse into the heart and soul of a man with much to say, often with a touch of humor. A talented artist, Chris designed the cover art for the group’s first album “Welcome to Rancho.”
Instruments played include: Acoustic and electric guitars, duolian, harmonica, congas, African djembe, timbales and shakers.
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Robin Kalthoff, aka “Dr. K.” grew up in the Missouri River bottoms and started his musical life as a blues guitar player, listening to and copying the styles of guitarists as diverse as Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, Roy Buchanan and Keith Richards. After years of playing in classic rock and blues cover bands, he took an 8-year hiatus from live performances to concentrate on bluegrass flatpicking styles and songwriting. Kalthoff’s songs are real stories gleaned from his own experiences and those of others who live and work in the rich Missouri River bottom farmlands, infused at times with a touch of humor, at other times with a hint of melancholy. His quest for an original musical path has culminated in the formation of Brothers K Band with Chris and Becka Kalthoff.
Instruments played include; Acoustic and electric guitars, dobro and lap steel.
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Happy New Year... Stop by for a FREE download of "Whiskey Tonight", our first release in 2009 from the band's upcoming 7th CD - "Whiskey Tonight". The new song hits home with the same good time impact expected of an Indulger's song, heralding a return to our "rockin' irish pub sound". * * Stop by for your FREE download of the new song and all the best to you in 2009!
The popular Folk on the Patio series continues at SPIN! this Monday night, August 25 with singer/songwriter Laura Lisbeth performing at the Overland Park restaurant from 6-8 p.m.
Music will continue at the Lee’s Summit restaurant with talented finger-style guitarist Rick Malsick playing from 6-8 p.m.
And… SPIN is starting music at the Olathe restaurant this week! Jim Abel will be playing his unique brand of folk and alternative music from 6-8 p.m. on the patio. Come out for a great pizza, a cool drink, and some terrific music!
New Billy Don Burns album THE BERLIN TAPES out now! Outlaw-Country at its finest, a must for fans of Waylon, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allan Coe, etc.
Don't forget to come out and support the doggies and incredible local and regional up and coming talent at Dogstock-The Musical Celebration of the Dogs August 14-17 ... Only $60 donation per car for all four days and nights including park by camping on 81 beautiful shady acres of Osage County Kansas private property located between Pomona Lake and Melvern Lake! Only an hour from KC, Lawrence, Topeka and the bargain of the year. All talent, sound and lights are donated thanks to many caring musicians, techs and other volunteers to benefit the AARF Humane Sanctuary.
You guys did such an AWESOME job at the coffee house! I am making plans to come and see you all in Richmond! LOVE YA BUNCHES! Remember I'M WITH THE BAND!!
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