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  • Barbados's Reggae Ambassador David Kirton travels with the changing sesons

    Barbados's David Kirton packs up his guitar and travels with the changing seasons, this time the acclaimed Modern Roots Reggae singer songwriter finds him self a welcome base on the college circuit.
    Recently Kirton formed an alliance with Degy Entertainment, an established New Jersey based College Booking Agency who specializes in pairing performing songwriters with Campuses and Armed Forces bases. After a successful NACA, National Association for Campus Activities, showcase hosted by DEGY and The Barbadian Association of Music Entrepreneurs David Kirton is booked for a fall tour performing a mix of acoustic and band dates. On this tour Kirton will be preforming with a four piece backing band and as an acoustic guitar duo featuring Barbadian musician David Pilgrim, who is based in New Jersey.
    Kirton continues to expand his original modern roots reggae sound preparing for the release of his fourth album in 2012. His music creates a vibe and energy that reflects the culture and heritage of his homeland mixed with his modern travelers views and adopted international sounds. Kirton said "My progression in music has been organic. I never follow the trends but, take note. I have been fortunate to learn from some of the best entertainers and producers in my Caribbean community how to transform visions into songs and dreams into a life long musical journey.".
    Today's music market is fragmented but the cracks allow for artists like Kirton, from obscure regions, to find a way to reach new fans and foster established ones. The college market may still prove to be the music industries strongest taste makers. Kirton's thoughts on how he stays inspired "To win this fight, I take up my guitar, raise my voice and touch lives".

    Dates:
    October 13th A & M University Texarkana, Texas Acoustic
    October 25th Mary Washington Fredicksburg, Virginia Acoustic
    October 28th Bates College Lewiston, Maine Band
    November 3rd Brookdale College Lincroft, New Jersey Acoustic
    November 4 Seton Hill University Greensburg, Pennsylvania Acoustic
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  • North West tour

    Reggae Press Release                                                                                    Date: 11/19/09
     
    Queen Omega Trinidad’s Reggae Empress and David Kirton from Barbados. 
     


    Hot Reggae Fire and Cool Green Camouflage w/ a Southern Caribbean Flavor coming to your town this December, when two of its brightest stars head towards the Pacific Northwest bringing each their individual Island’s mystique. Queen Omega and David Kirton, two artists that offer a combination of live energy that will ward off the chill of winter in the clubs and festivals.
     
    Queen Omega’s newest single ‘Footsteps’ released on I-Grade Records is heading for the culture Reggae charts and Kirton’s ‘Green Camouflage’ video just entered the California Music Video Charts at No. 81. Headliner Queen Omega is part of the movement of young conscious female Reggae artists who refused to brand themselves as sex objects and have earned a high level of respect from the community, resurrecting the status of women to Queens, the givers of life and teachers of the youth. Her writing is filled with roots and reality themes proclaiming her love of Rastafari and embracing its life style. Powerful soulful singing in a Singjay style, on point delivery and conscious lyrics earned Queen Omega slots on numerous shows and festivals worldwide. This tour gives her fans an opportunity to experience the Queen’s music up close and personal.
     


    David Kirton’s unique sound has been gaining momentum gathering fans and accolades along the way. This year he won Barbados Reggae artist of the year and added it to video and song of year. With numerous performances, Reggae on the River, South-by-South West, Spirit of Unity Tour, three albums and a US tour with the late great Culture on his list of musical accomplishments David Kirton promises  to bring an unexpected element to the show. Song and video for hit single “Green Camouflage,” a true reggae anthem embodying the best of the old rhythms and new expressions, which can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PyNroAyxYA. Both artists will be backed by the popular Million 7 Crew band out of the San Francisco Bay Area.
     
    Something fresh, hot and totally cool…..coming to the Pacific NorthWest:

      Dates                               City                            Venue                                 Event
    Dec. 10th               Seattle, WA              Nectar                            Culture Yard Presents
    Dec. 11th              Eugene, OR              Wow Hall              Conscious Production’s 10 year Anniversary
    Dec. 12th              Portland, OR              2410 Club              Winter Harvest Festival
    Dec. 13th              Eureka, CA              Red Fox Tavern              Wishbone Presents
     

    Both artists can be found on line:
    www.myspace.com/QueenOmega   and               www.davidkirton.com
     
     
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    7:18 PM

  • World Music @ SXSW: David Kirton of Barbados

    6:01 PM

  • David Kirton to perform at SXSW

    Remember the Camouflage!

    This March while most Barbadian's will be flying kites David Kirton will be flying the Barbadian flag high in Austin Texas at the annual South by South West (SXSW) Music Conference.


    During the
    past two decades, the South by Southwest Music and Media
    Conference has earned a reputation as the premier showcasing
    opportunity in America for acts on the cusp of breaking into the
    mainstream. For artists like David Kirton from independent labels, SXSW has leveled
    the playing field, building critical word-of-mouth that is as
    valuable as any major-label marketing budget. The New York Times said "SXSW is still a place where record label scouts see bands and
    make deals. But it is also, for many more performers, a hub for
    operating outside the recording business.... It could be finding a
    European distributor for a self-released album or the offer of a
    Midwestern college tour instead".     This

    conference is a reminder of how many professionals it takes to turn an
    amateur band into a popular MP3. Here, "behind the scenes" is the
    scene: the place is packed with publicists, a&r, bloggers,
    reviewers, managers, booking agents, marketing teams and even a few
    old-fashioned radio D.J.s. Companies such as Quick Silver, Sony
    Erickson, Rolling Stone Magazine, Blender and Vibe  and media giants
    BBC and NPR  Radio set up shop in Austin for the week.   The one thing
    they all have in common is that they are seeking new music. This is a
    big part of what makes SXSW tick and work for artists like David
    Kirton.  David Kirton will perform in two showcases a  "Music Stimulus Party"
    being held on Friday March 20th  being at The Parish on 6th Street and
    the second holding a prime time venue and slot at the popular Flamingo
    Cantina on Saturday, March 21st  at 9.pm.  
    International interest in SXSW began in 1989 due to many Austin, Texas
    and American-based bands finding their first success in Europe.
    Conversely, there was a lot of interest from SXSW registrants in the
    international bands who came to perform. SXSW now has offices in
    Ireland, Germany, Australia and Japan who help bring SXSW registrants
    to Austin. The music event has grown from 700 people in 1987 to nearly
    10,000 people.  At SXSW Kirton will be accompanied by his management,
    PR, Booking and radio team and his music director Andre Jonson.

    3:44 PM
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      • Chez

        Good luck, wish I could make it there.

        3 years ago

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