I'm just another singer-songwriter from south Texas that writes kick ass songs and is entertaining as hell. I went to the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. I have waited tables at the infamous Leon Springs Cafe, I helped build the southbound bridge and retaining wall over the Union Stock Yard, worn a huge heart while singing telegrams, and produced in local television since 1992. Music is new to me
and I'm here to learn all I can. And, if you want to hear me, I probably want to play for you!
I wasn't five years old when I picked up the guitar. My family hasn't been in the music business for generations. My first guitar was stolen. I have broken my ankle and been stabbed. If you want to see my scars you have to ask. Nicely.
I took the background photo of the ladies room in Luckenbach. There's lots of groovy stuff in the blog area.
The Fritters are me, KELLI KING & JIM BOUCHARD. Jim lives in Boston and produces the music, I live in SA and solve the lyric puzzles. We record and create on APPLE Computers using GARAGEBAND. I perform my original music locally.
Support your neighborhood do-it-yourselfer!
Influences
Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffith, Terri Hendrix, Ruthie Foster, Marcia Ball, Claude "Butch" Morgan, Doug Sahm, Rickie Lee Jones, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Emmy Lou, Patsy Cline and Montana, Dolly Parton, Robbie Fulks, Danny Barnes, Patty Griffin, Freddie Fender, Tom Waits, Ani Di Franco, Ed Hammel, James "Slim" Hand, Slim Roberts, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, Chrissy Hynde, The Kinks, Ella Fitzgerald, Wayne "the train" Hancock, Alejandro Escovedo, True Stories, Linda Rondstat, The Carpenters, Blondie, cute little dogs, The Clash, The Beatles, Joan Armatrading, Janis Ian, Michelle Shocked, KD Lang, The Indigo Girls, Cindy Lee Berryhill, Sam Cooke, Billy Blue Bland, Stevie Wonder, The Bee Gees, Donal Fagan, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone & Nastasia, Heart, Billy Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Chicago, America, Bread(un-huh, you want to make something of it?), CCR, Shawn Colvin, Ms. Crow, et cetera, et cetera. Too many to mention.... I'm influenced mostly by heart, melody, lyric, soul. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.
Channel One is at:
Jiggers in San Antonio, Texas on:
Friday, July 24th!
21+
Here's the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&q=jiggers+san+antonio,+texas&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=17557902150070967616&li=lmd
We're giving out our new record "Pose & Posture" to everyone at the show! Doors at 9pm! Jiggers is under new management, and the owners are kick ass to the bands - so come support!
For some reviews of our new album:
http://amusicfan.blogspot.com
"These guys have the chops to hang with the heavy hitters in US ska scene but also have a fresh and accessible enough sound to cross over to new listeners..."
or here:
www.phillyska.com (scroll down)
"It is something a little different, yet also familiar. In short time the album rose to become one of my favorite releases so far this year with a secure position on my playlist..."
or here: http://www.musicaloccupation.com/
"If there’s one album that stands out as different this year, it’s Channel One’s Pose & Posture..."
thanks!
Kelli, i miss you too so much. I think of you all the time too. We really miss that voice and i in particular miss the brown recluse song and the BONNIE song. Johnny is hanging in there . He's in his fourth week of radiation and has had to cancel all of his gigs for awhile but i will tell him you send your love. That will make him so happy. I'm glad you have found a place to sing, and made some friends...that's what it's all about. I love you and miss you. You are always welcome to stay with us anytime you want to come to visit. You Phone in a song that would be so cool.
Hey girlie girl...picked up the master copy today and overnighted it. Should have 1000 copies back by or close to the 15th. Yeehaw! We are so excited...miss you bunches honey...wish you could come for cd release paties. Hope life in New York is Grand! Love yas
Hi Kelli!! Everytime i watch Juno i think of you. BECAUSE of the band moldy peaches seems like someone that you would have listened to you. Thought i would drop by and say that. haha i miss and love you tons. i talked to your mom the other day. :)
heyyy. you're s bad with this phone thing as i am. i still have to call ms sara back. i keep waiting til i have a big ol chunk o time to reeealy catch up. do you have her email addy? anyhoo, just wanted to blow ya a kiss..
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Hiya Kel!!! Hope the Big Apple is treating ya ok! I went back to Texas for a few days a couple weeks ago! Yay!!!! I miss it. Oh well ... Just saying howdy !!! Ricky
3-chorders are my favorite... just listened. i love em like i spected. your voice sounds better than ever. & the words are great...i have the perfect spot for you to play here. jussayin.. xo
me too down here believe it or not. why dont you give me a call sometime this weekend because I cant find your cell number and the one I know by heart I dont think goes to you anymore. we miss you and I hope you call me when you get a chance jerky.
Just stopping by to say hi and send words of encouragement. Hope that all is going well and your weekend is the best ever!
Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities...always see them, for they're always there. ~Norman Vincent Peale~
Glad you came and had a good time.Thanks for sharing your music with us. As Hank use to say,"God Willin' and The Creeks Don't Rise, I'll see you next time." Orville Davis
KELLI!!! Aw shucks thank you and I MISS YOU! I just connected with a pal of yours...I'm going to spell her name wrong...Deidre? From the Faust in New Braunfels? Somehow we discovered you were our mutual connection and then we sighed because we miss you. But NYC looks like it is perfect for you and your snowflakeness! :) I hope we get to hear about your adventures...and I'll try and get a NY show!! asap.
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Hey girlfriend, Were your ears burning a couple of days ago? You were the topic of conversation. We miss you. Have you found a spot to play some of your great music? BROADWAY!? You go girl. You may have to find a little pub down in the village. Stay in touch. Love ya!
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