Ben Powell (Vocals/Guitar), Neil Ryles (Vocals/Guitars), Richard Monks (Piano/Fender Rhodes/Synths/Vocals), John Parkinson (Drums/Percussion/Vocals), Jamie Merritt (Bass)
Performing together for over five years and prolific in their output, K-Gari's emphasis has been on creating music that evokes an honest and vivid image, each song intimate and outreaching in equal measures.
Lyrically, the songs strive to provide a positive message drawn from universal experiences. Songs such as 'Blood Red Sun' and 'Set Alight' with their campfire sentiment and 'Under Pressure's defiance to adversity, evoke a natural emotive response. The ability to create such a vivid image within a song is the key to K-Gari's originality.
''They have that unique ability to make the venue, where you're listening, turn into your bedroom and at the same time they can turn your bedroom into a vast festival field.'' (Will Walder (BBCi Feature)
''I would recommend seeing these guys. It would be almost impossible not to smile while you listen to K-Gari play.'' (Steve Wheadon, Porter Cellar Bar Live Review)
With their warm embrace of timeless song writing and classic melodies, K-gari craft a memorable mix of soaring harmonies and boundless musical depth, in whichever influence they tip their hats to.
Tidy guitars, magical Piano and a kicking backline guarantee the tapping of toes and nodding of heads, so kick back, raise your glasses and feel the love.
Not a bad word has yet been uttered about this hard working group in these often-cynical times. K-Gari will surely be a permanent presence in UK music.
