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King of the Sofa
Alternative / Folk Rock / Classical

It's all Sofa King beautiful!



Ibiza/London
Spain

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Member Since4/26/2006
Band MembersTHE PLAYERS.

Keith Holden, vocals, acoustic guitars, harmonica.
Jay Starkey, drums.
Melvin Duffy, pedal steel, lap steel, backing vocals.
Lewis Perry, electric guitar, bass guitar.
Ruth Goller, bass.
Jay Mehler, lap steel.
Bernie Holden, clarinet, saxophone, backing vocals.
Andy Caine, Cathy Battistessa, vocals.
William Digory Drake, piano & keyboards, backing vocals.
Dan Williams, bass guitar, backing vocals.
Roger Culfrey & Nick Kacal, double bass.
Kevin Goodman, bass guitar.
Amy Langley, cello.
Rosie Langley, violin.
Phil Holden, flute.
Marcus Body, tuba.
Brian Masters, banjo.
Marlon & Tadhg Lopez Holden, vocals.
Justin Travis, Sid Stronach, Dave Nice, Roxanne Stephen and Beaker, backing vocals.
L.Henry Sarmiento II, the voice from control.

All songs written, arranged and produced by Keith Holden.

Recorded by Kevin Head, who not only is a master of his trade, but when making a cup of tea will always give you the best mug, and to him I owe everything.
Mixed by Kev Amos, Daryl Anthony and L. Henry Sarmiento 11.
Mastered by L.Henry Sarmiento II at Sonic Vista Studios, Ibiza, Spain

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InfluencesErm...Bach, Beatles, Butthole Surfers, Bryan Wilson, Burt Bacharach, David Byrne, Billie Holiday, Nick Drake, Charlie Chaplin, Cornelius, Joni Michell, Debussy, Charlie Parker, Marvin Gaye, Clouddead, Kate Bush, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Lionel Hampton, David Bowie, Radiohead, Art Tatum, Frank Zappa, Syd Barret, Ween and everybody else.
Sounds LikeSome people say that Lapsong Souchong tea tates of tree bark, others of smoke. I think it tastes of fish oil.
Record LabelUnsigned


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Welcome.

Previously a flying trapeze artist, Keith Holden ran away from the circus to join in matrimony and raise a family on peaches in Ibiza.
One night, free from pumping dance tunes, and his family had gone to bed, he found himself alone on the sofa, and realized that this was his world.
And so, from then on, he became, 'King of the Sofa.'
He was free to dream of a music where Rock, country, jazz, punk, gospel and classical musicians could meld in a kaleidoscope of sounds.
"Why I could write music for myself, everyone else, the dead and those not yet born!" He exclaimed to himself.
And he did.

"One of the few English performers who doesn't just go through the motions,"
Henry Rollins

"One of only a handful of real clowns in the world,"
Andrew Watson, Director of Cirque du Soleil

"Keith's not just offering his music, he's a phenomenon."
Mike Manumission

"One of the greatest talents around."
Keith's mum.

Myspace Comments.

"You know, King of the Sofa is the only band that causes people to say, "what the fuck is that?" and, 5 minutes later to ask me "hey, where did you find that, it's pretty awesome".
Jose

"Yes! Originality... Aren't we all chasing it around? Well, the king of the Sofa is swiming in it like a fish in the sea! I love the new tracks! ALL OF THEM!"
Antonin Bastian

"This is some of the coolest music I've heard in a while... makes me wanna do some pointless driving... if gas wasn't so expensive and if my license wasn't revoked..."
Joel Mercado-See

"GLAD YOU CAME BY BECAUSE THIS IS WONDERFULLY DIFFERENT MUSIC... IT COMES ACROSS THE WAY IS SEEMS YOU INTEND IT TO... FLAVORFUL AND CREATIVE. THE MIXTURES OF CULTURE IS EXCELLENT. GREAT STUFF!"
Swing Samurai music.

"You are a SuperSonic SuperStar."
Jade Jagger

"King your stuff is awesome!...it's my kind of thang, nice and relaxing! u'r one smooth son of a gun!"
and
"The new tunes are incredible! You are one mean harmonica player and Bernie, who I asume is your brother (Keith's Dad) plays a mean clarinet. You are my favorite find on myspace."
Goma

"Oh man. The way Emily (Keith's mum) moves makes me just want to get it on with her. Now that's rhythm with style. Very sweet indeed. Thanks for sharing your refreshingly original music!"
DISMAY

"Really, I'm just consistantly amazed with all the color & variety you've put together man...it's great stuff. 'Emily' just slays me."
Tommi Zender

"Wow - I like your style. Sounds pretty original to me, which is good. Am sure I'll be back soon to listen."
AM de Sa.

"I DIG YOUR SOUND! ITS RARE THAT I FIND A BAND ON HERE THAT SOUNDS VERY ORIGINAL, BUT I HAVE TO SAY YOU ARE THE EXCEPTION! I LOVE IT!"
Rita

"fuckin epic."
Trampo Sanchez

"Your music is beautiful, rediculously original, and reminds me to chill in that "decades ago" sort of way. Looking forward to hearing more."
Electrokinesia

"dude good shit. i really haven't heard anything like it."
Voice

"unique sound this mate.. Your voice is hard to compare which is a good sign! - well penned and performed songs. The production is top drawer too."
The leftovers

"you're making the music from my dreams"
Oz

"Feck ME! .... How good is 'Bessa Mi' ,not to belittle any of your other fine tuneage... but this one's haunting me .... it will be duly played out once more to a plethora of passing compliments in the Pool of Life on Saturday night. NICE ONE. "
Andy Carrol

"Hey guy excellent songs, very dylan but so good."
Studio Paradise

"This isn't exactly what I was expecting to hear coming from Ibiza - and I'm thankful for that. These songs are quality."
Dropkick.

"90% of the friend requests for music on myspace are utter shit. You on the other hand, are fucking good. Really good."
Dr. Foxtopus is a cunt

"what an amazing sound u have! truly original songs / lyrix / voice! beautiful. has really put a breath of fresh air into my day after a hard day of mixing up disco-house beats."
stipo / soho

"I love your sound. You fucking slay me!"
Rasputin

"Never heard the blues come from there before. The picture, the determined breathing, especailly the melodics - details in themselves that start me ticking over. Show's depth. Good range dude.."
Wysey

"you guys are sofa king amazing."
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