When trying to let others know who elaine sounds similar to in style, fans and press have used some of the following names; Fiona Apple, Ani DiFranco, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, Sade, Sinead O'Connor, Janis Joplin and even Pink Floyd. The list is long and varied forcing the consensus to become that she has simply made her own genre although she laughs at the notion herself.
NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW THE VIDEO TO 'SEX' TAKEN FROM the new album, bare bones! Be sure to let us know what you think...
elaine k is the writer of both lyrics and music and has gained critical acclaim from both sides of the Atlantic for her work. She has been writing and performing since her teens, gaining new skills and new confidence at every turn. Her style is contemporary, yet timeless, quirky and hooky, yet sensitive and mature. One of the major attractions cited by her fans is her ability to address matters of the heart without giving it the usual lollipop treatment.
In recent times, elaine k has been celebrating the success of as is - her long awaited and greatly anticipated follow up album to the hugely successful debut, yeah, really which was released in 1998. as is was released in 2004 and has brought new and even more crazed fans, to the front rows of her shows. From yeah, really, songs such as 'I Love You (& I Hate You)', 'My Fix' and 'All I Need' have given the supposed "love song" the good kick in the ass it has needed for so long. as is contains 12 original songs which display elaine k's ability for taking what you know, spinning it on its head and then handing it back to you before it breaks. From the tongue in cheek, heavy guitar driven Not About You to the tortured and argumentative You Should Have Known, elaine k fans have many reasons to be so transfixed. What hits you first is down to only you. Her voice. Her energy. Her honesty. Her simplicity. Her complexity. Her talent for writing it like it is yet delivering the brutal truth in a poetic manner. Her gift for belting you on the back of the head with a gentle stroke. Her enjoyment. Her quick-witted banter. Her capacity to connect, truly connect.
what should i not know?
elaine k was once considering a career as a physiotherapist.
However, after mispelling the word several times on her college applications, she reconsidered.
Tellytubs and clowns scare the crap out of elaine k...
elaine k likes to hide her own money on herself in pockets of jackets and jeans etc claiming surprise when she comes across the loot.
elaine k had a tattoo done several years ago claiming that only people 'extremely close' to her would ever get to see it. Meanwhile, the 1,083 people who were 'lucky enough' to see it are in intensive therapy.
If elaine k ever comes to your house, don't feed her raisins or currants.
She believes it to be an urban myth that these are dried fruits and instead maintains that they are in fact dead flies.
Fig rolls and fig newtons therefore, are simply 'fly cemetarys'.
elaine k is the love child of Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin.
One of Fairplay Collective's original members, Mark Dignam will be playing at This Sunday's Scratcher Session at 8.15 pm. This is one of the best listening gigs in New York and can be found at 209 E. 5th St. in Manhattan.
Hi there, Elaine K! We'd love to design a custom MySpace profile for you! We also offer full website design, flyer/poster design, and more. Check out our portfolio on our MySpace page.
You can also visit a few of our most recent MySpace Designs:
Elaine I love the new video "SEX"... Especially loved that guy's expression when he caught you looking at his magazine and he turns... Bet you had fun making it... I also love the Rooftop sessions... very raw... One question I wanna be your next human mic stand! hehehehehe The guy's face is priceless
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Hey Friends,
Let me take this moment to wish
you all a Happy Christmas and
here's to a better New Year.
So come on down to the lower eastside for
Brendan O' Shea's 2 last shows of 2008.
Brendan will have some special guests
and should make for a lovely evenings of
songs and music.
20th Dec. 8pm The Living Room (154 Ludlow ST)
21th Dec 7pm The Scratcher Sessions (209 E 5th ST)
Come and show your support for LIVE music.
Hey Friends, Mark Dignam will be playing
one of his rare New York shows at
The Scratcher (one of his favorite rooms).
We wish to see you there for songs and singing.
Sunday evening November 30th at 7.15pm
Please come and support LIVE music.
209 East 5th Street, Manhattan.
omg the update would take forever. i think i need 2 see u face 2 face like....now!! seriously u need a vacation 2 see me!! plan it lets get this show on the road
Again I'm so excited for you... All the designing I've been doing lately... new music will be very sweet to hear... Lemme know if I can help with anything... Most definitely will need to redesign your myspace page... hehehehe
Girlfriend what's up? How the new cd coming? Hope all is well with you. I've been very busy with work.... ALL IS GOOD! take care from your coon-ass friend, G
