Kevin Critchley [acoustic guitar, vocals & wordsmith]
Luke Moore [cello, piano]
Josie Pearce [violin, mandolin, backing vocals]
Alex Williams [drums, percussion]
Mike Williams [bass]
Heather Cookson [backing vocals, violin]
Influences
Kev's influences include Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews Band,Ojos De Brujo, Ryan Adams, Souad Massi, Bebel Gilberto, Ani Difranco and Feist.
Luke's range from Mahler, Philip Glass and Debussy through to Muse, Goldfrapp, Faithless, Hybrid as well as film, TV and video game soundtracks from Jerry Goldsmith, Thomas Newman, Alexander Brandon, Dennis McCarthy and Bear McCreary.
Sounds Like
Fresh new music that keeps your foot tapping and the rhythm pumping through your blood!
"Kevin Critchley Outfit are a group on the move, searching for bigger and more intense sounds. This is one emotional roller-coaster ride that you don’t want to miss!"
Michael Scowcroft – Presenter: HCR 92.3FM
"...leagues ahead of many other bands’ debut efforts" Louise Steggals, Freeq Magazine
" 'fully-charged' is probably the best way I can think of to describe KCO's music" Graham Holland, liverpoolacoustic.co.uk
"As a broadcaster, I get sent a lot of CD's to listen to, and KCO's debut album Scars stood out a mile. The album flows beautifully, and the attention to detail in each track really shows. Kevin is a very talented songwriter, whilst the orchestral arrangements by Luke really take the songs to another level. Overall, I believe the album will certainly take them to where they deserve to be" Dave Robinson,Radio Clatterbridge
"Kevin Critchley Outfit are an excellent group of musicians with wonderful a singer! I love their CD “Scars”. It is full of energy and will get you up on your feet and dancing! The harmonies are great and the lyrics superb! It has horns and violins adding that special touch! Start listening to this CD, when you do, you won’t want to stop!"
Sher
On-Air Host of “Sher Delight” Tuesdays from 12 noon –3pm and Music Director for HGRNJ.org (HomeGrownRadioNJ.org)
"This is the most visually and vocally versatile trio in Liverpool"
Amanda DeAngeles, for Nerve (shortly after, percussionist Alex Williams joined KCO at the end of 2008).
Kevin Critchley Outfit are unrelenting in their passion for making fresh music. With a line-up that has grown from duo to six-piece in just two years, KCO are armed to the teeth with versatile musicians, global influences and a refreshingly unique sound.
At a party in Autumn 2006, Kevin pitched his musical ideas to a mysterious stranger over a table of finger food and excessive varieties of mini-roll and won the enthusiasm of the cellist and composer Luke Moore. In 2007 they performed across the North West of England with their first major slot supporting Ian McNabb at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Violinist Josie Pearce, who had previously performed at Keele University with Luke, came on board later that year and immediately added an extra dimension to the Outfit's sound. In March 2008 they began recording their debut album at Sandhills Studios in Liverpool and since its release in April 2009, it has continued to meet with praise from critics and fans alike.
Once the album was complete they began the search for additional musicians to expand the band's sound for live shows. They didn't have to look too far- first on board was Alex Williams, a former school friend of Kevin's, to play drums & percussion in late 2008. The rhythm section was completed with the arrival of Alex's brother Mike on bass guitar in January 2009 and the new Outfit began performing in earnest. Broadening KCO's sonic pallette, Heather Cookson (violin and backing vocals) completed the current lineup.
KCO's campaign for fresh new music continues stronger than ever!
Debut album 'Scars' available now! CD's available from CDBaby or direct from the band. Alternatively buy digitally from iTunes, Amazon & Napster.
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Come on down to 3345 relax and enjoy the music or bring your guitar and join in with the open mike slots All welcome with or without a guitar from 8pm onwards....
Come on down to 3345 relax and enjoy the music or bring your guitar and join in with the open mike slots All welcome with or without a guitar from 8pm onwards....
Thanks for accepting the event invite to come and listen to the player. It was a bit of a sneaky way of finding who's taking notice and then taking some quality time to listen to their songs and having a proper look at the page. Must say I thoroughly enjoyed your songs - and looked to see where I might catch you playing live - London's a bit far from here in Yorkshire - probably look at CD Baby to buy the album - cheers Tony
The Kevin Critchey Outfit has been played on the It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast Show 89 - The Summer Sizzler - a summer music special, containing a mixture of happy, upbeat summer sunshine songs, and laid-back, mellow, lazy afternoon in the back garden songs. More music, less talking - just how a music special should be!
Follow the link above to this specific show or the link below to the general shownotes page. The show is free to listen to, and you can get it either by using the online player or by downloading the mp3 file. And why not subscribe and get each new episode automatically?
Hi, Just to let you know I will be playing your music Tuesday on my show on www.HGRNJ.org between 12 noon and 3 pm Eastern Time ( 5-8 pm England or 6-9 pm Central Europe Time). I hope you can tune in, if you miss the show you can Check out my Playlist's Hope you like what you hear! Let me know what you think! cheers sher "Sher Delight"
Hi, Just to let you know I will be playing your music Tuesday on my show on www.HGRNJ.org between 12 noon and 3 pm Eastern Time ( 5-8 pm England or 6-9 pm Central Europe Time). I hope you can tune in, if you miss the show you can Check out my Playlist's Hope you like what you hear! Let me know what you think! cheers sher "Sher Delight"
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