CK - vocals, guitars, keys and "hummmonica"'
Richard "Mel" Bullen - all things bass
David G - drums, percussion and hitting anything that makes a noise!
I have also been backed up in the past by a number of very talented musicians including Rachel Beaven and Ross Andic.
Producer: "Sir" Russ Russell - rock monster extraordinaire and my lovely producer, mixerer and mastererer!
PR: Rosie at Piranha PR - http://www.piranha-pr.co.uk/
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"GSR Underground"
Influences
Suzanne Vega, Megadeth, James, Tori Amos, Iron Maiden, Paula Cole, Placebo, Kate Bush, Moloko, Heather Nova, NIN, Francis Cabrel, Matthew Good Band, The Rolling Stones, Tool, Sarah McLachlan, Niagara, Lemonheads, Fleetwood Mac, Alice In Chains, Lisa Loeb, Nirvana, Paul Oakenfold, Guns 'n' Roses, Tim Hutton, Willy Porter, Yazoo, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Dylan, Dolly Parton, Fu Manchu, Simon & Garfunkel, Steeleye Span, ACDC, Beatles...
Sounds Like
Other people have said... All About Eve, Suzanne Vega, Ani DiFranco, Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell and Siouxsie and the Banshees!
Raised in East Anglia by a Lebanese father, Clara Kousah played piano, violin, organ and flute from the age of 7, before pestering dad to get her an electric guitar at 13. After learning a few AC/DC riffs she quickly gave up covering other people's music in favour of writing her own songs.
In 2001, on returning to Cambridge after 3 years of studying Physics, she performed at The Boat Race and was taken under the wings of experienced local musicians including Rob W Jackson (Boo Hewerdine, The Broken Family Band) and Sam Inglis (Sound On Sound magazine, The Morning People).
Late in 2006 Clara was invited by the Arts Council funded group ESCALATOR to join their mentoring scheme on the strength of a demo EP, which in turn lead to meeting acclaimed Napalm Death producer Russ Russell. The pair met and immediately started work on Clara’s debut album. Some initial recording was carried out at Foel Studio in Wales, with the remainder produced at Russ’s new home Parlour Recording Studio in Kettering during 2007 with the help of drummer Ross Andic and bassist Richard Bullen.
To promote the record Clara is performing both solo and with band members Richard Bullen and David Gane. Her gig highlights over the past year include supporting Mark Morriss of The Bluetones on his acoustic tour, and Tina Dico of Zero 7.
She has also supported internationally acclaimed artists such as Toni Catlin, Doug Hoekstra, James Apollo and Cherry Ghost.
For more info /pics, see www.clarakousah.com or to arrange interviews, please contact Rosie Wilby at Piranha PR rosie@piranha-pr.co.uk 020 8299 1928 / 07956 460 372
Hey, hope yr doin' okay. Should be at Fordham on the Sunday, was hoping to do the whole weekend but friends have work commitments, but def want to come on the Sunday, so yeah, would be great to hook up! Have a great weekend, hope this glorious sunshine stays all w/e! x
Hey Clara! So glad you like my stuff! Sorry about the delay, been a busy bee!
Your stuff sounds amazing! So great! I'm listening now and I'm so impressed! If you ever have a space on one of your bills for me then get in touch, I'd love to play a gig with you!
I'm about to upload a new live performance video of my new song "All I Am", so keep checking back on my myspace over the next couple of days for it!
Thanks again for the support, keep in touch! The EP will be ready soon!
Every now and again I stumble across an artist who "gets it". They understand their own emotions, the business of music and a focus on how to get where they're going. We linked immediately......and I'm very proud of you and what we've attained in a very short time. Just wanted you to know. :^>)
(: Thanks Dear Clara The Post Is Very Sweet. I'm Grateful To You For Writing Such Nice Music Clara, + For Writing To Friends, As Well :) I'll Be At: "Uncommon Ground," C to see You Performing In CHICAGO! With Love, Thanks, Mark XO :)
Thanx for the add Clara.........thats my band's track.........but now we r no more into that kind of sound......we r more into progressive and conceptual music like Pain Of Salvation, Rush, Dream Theater, Yes........later this year I will start working on my solo album....can u sent me a copy of your album if you dont mind....coz I wont get it here in India.
Clara: Great Voice Great Music!! Thank you for Your Friendship. Bob. Remember The future Belongs To Those Artist who believe in Their Dreams. As well As Other Artist Dreams. So When Another Artist Comes To Your Page Please add Them. Bob~~~GAINER PRODUCTIONS.
ADD MY FRIEND DAVID COOLER CLICK THE BANNER AND CHECK HIM OUT HE IS TRULY A GREAT SINGER AND SONGWRITER
YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU ~ SANDY~MOUNTAIN MAMA PROMOTIONS~ TAMMY ~ MUDCAT MAMA's PROMOTIONS ~ BOB ~ GAINER PRODUCTIONS ~
I'll def let ya know if I'm heading out to the Fordham Festival. I have a feeling I might. Just depends whether I can rope someone into comin with me. Yeah, would be cool to meet up for a chat. x
