Daniel Richardson
- lead guitar / backing vocals
Jon Short
- bass /vocals / mini-studio-equipment-type-things
Basil Hoult
- drums
myself on lead vocals, occasionally bass! and any kind of staging I can climb on!
Alternative band line-up:
Pete Morton
- lead guitar / synth / vocals / any other instrument you challenge him to play!
David Champken
- drums
Ian Hawkins
- bass / vocals
*ACOUSTICALLY*
I also perform acoustic sets, sculpted for each gig, based on a mix of covers and original material:
Johann Ting - acoustic guitar / vocals
other guitarists include:
Pete Morton
Justin Bergh
Daniel Richardson
Graham Andrews (lead guitar)
Jono Hughes (bass)
Marcus Axelby (bass)
Roy Whyke (drums)
Jim E Sims (bass/vocals)
Aaron Short (acoustic guitar/vocals)
Alex Roberts (acoustic guitar)
John Hynes (acoustic guitar)
In NO particular order! Beth Hart, P!nk, Nikka Costa, Missy Higgins, Incubus, Tracy Bonham, Paramore, Imogen Heap, Alicia Keys, Linda Perry, Butch Walker, Kimya Dawson, Steven Tyler, Skin, Alexisonfire, Lisa Loeb, Regina Spektor, Tommy Rando, Alanis Morissette, Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Foo Fighters, Avril Lavigne, India Arie, KT Tunstall, Dixie Chicks, Joan Jett, Tracey Chapman, Carole King, Kelly Clarkson, Panic at the Disco...and the classics i grew up with of course, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Queen & Eric Clapton....I have always ALWAYS valued 'entertainers' and thefore my role models have not always been obviously related to what I do; Bette Midler and Robin Williams have and always will be right up there among the 'stars' that have graced our screens and lives...personally, my mum, my dad, my brother, my 'rock' of a family, my beautiful girls, my cheeky boys, my musical family (anyone I've worked with that has seen me smile and be productive...you're damn right you're among them!)
....these influences are a mixture of those that inspire me lyrically, vocally, personally and through simply the way they perform live.
*family get-to-gethers*my beautiful friends*laughing*a good lyric*great punnage*fanciful made-up words*sunny winter mornings*red noses*a smile that makes you smile*a want to make others smile or pick someone up & show them how wonderful they are*a want to convey something I've never had the courage to say*a want to hurt but never feeling like you can*seeing subtle ironies*schadenfreude*guilt*understanding a even shred of what love is*devoting yourself to reason*feeling insane with your life in your hands*looking over the edge*catching someone before they see the edge*a beautiful chord*trying to find what it is I hope to find in what it is I want to find and hope it's not all I've found and that someone finds me before I no longer am*feeling lonely when I love it*realising I'm smiling but not on the inside*arts'n'crafts*
and of course, you guys! xxxxxxxxxx
...these boys aren't too bad either! ;) show your support, 3 rock/metal festival appearances lined up already, new tracks up and a brand new album out in early spring, welcome some fresh British young blood to the scene! x
Sounds Like
...me! a 25 year old learning about (what feels like) everything & anything as she bends, breaks, learns and grows! Should we have it any other way? My music & vocal influences however are diverse in a way that i love beautiful lyrics <3<3<3, chords that can replace the rhythm of your heartbeat or inspire your headthoughts, artists that can communicate a snap-shot moment with a song, a feeling with a word and a performance with substance.
I am easily put in the box of pop/rock by the material I have already recorded and I am pretty cool with this as there is scope for songwriting, substance and performance at every gig. However I have learnt alot these last few years and I have learnt that I love performing alongside an acoustic guitar with more soulful tones, I would love to explore my oice and all you can do with it with more experimental alternative music and that I love Blues Rock...scope for energy like no other! I like freshness and passion in songs and those that reflect truth, sentiment, strength, weakness and a little bit of humour; life.
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thankyou to all of you have added/accepted/supported/promoted me at gigs and on MySpace. I just wanted to take this opportunity to extend a huge *hug* and sincere thankyou to all of you...with gigging and travelling so much (and my innate dizziness!), I don't always get the time to thank everyone individually. Everyone's support really does mean so much more to me than you will all know, and it means the world that I can share it with those that not only understand, or appreciate it all but also enjoy it with me too...and a huge welcome to new friends from Australia, Japan, Austria, Turkey, Denmark and the States.....xxxx
This myspace is due an update and a li'l overhaul very soon, but for the professionals and those who are interested I am currently:
- Fronting/Hosting the Ultimate Rockstar Experience that is "Rockaoke"; clients include Sennheiser, Activision, GAME, PRS, Doc Martens, Hard Rpck Cafe, Sony, Macquarie Bank, Gaymers Cider, Stuff magazine, BEAM Agency, San Disk, Tiger Tiger, brannigans, Walkabout and many many more.
- Fronting my own covers band at live music venues across the UK including a residency spot at Bar Risa/Jongleurs in Leeds
- Corporate/Private Event Hosting
- Studying at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance; 1 Year Higher Diploma in Vocals
- Teaching 3-16 year olds performing arts and 'singing' in Higham Ferrers at Top Marks Performing Arts School as well as offering private vocal coaching myself
- and of course.....the ultimate cliche! I am working in an american-themed diner as a waitress to make rent!! classic!
A hotly-tipped recording artist from Glasgow, Kirsty’s music is guitar-driven, lyrically inspired rock-pop. Her limitless energy and dominating stage presence has generated a loyal fan-base. Regular live performances across the UK have showcased her material to an audience of over 400,000 people in just over 3 years.
It is not only Kirsty's vocal ability and stunning looks that has made an impact, it's also her bubbly personality that has created a lasting impression on those she meets and has ensured continued attention from journalists, DJs and venues.
In recent months, she has attracted large industry audiences with showcases at the Bullet Bar, Camden and The Carling Academy Islington, London, and is certainly creating a buzz about what 2008 holds for her.
In 2005, Kirsty landed herself the support role with Aussie-soap legend Alan Fletcher - aka Dr Karl Kennedy - and his band 'Waiting Room'. Following great success and support, she went on to join the boys on a total of four sell-out University tours in the UK. These have given Kirsty a platform to showcase her material at Universities & music venues across the UK.
Kirsty has continued the antipodean theme by spending several weeks working with producers and writers in Melbourne, Australia. In November, last year, Kirsty spent two week in Los Angeles co-writing with top producer and songwriter, Mark Goldenberg and this year has been working with Australian singer-songwriter Tommy Rando.
Kirsty is working with some of the industry's most accredited talents. Collectively, they have been behind the success of artists such as Natalie Imbruglia, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon, Pointer Sisters, Heather Nova, Mandy Moore, Chris Isaak, Lee Harding, Taxiride & Vanessa Amorosi.
With more time in the studio over the coming weeks and several new showcases lined-up for later in the year, 2008 looks to be a very exciting time for Kirsty..."
This is really great music and I love your vocals. I'm sure I saw you in an LPW @ ICMP the other week and you have great stage presence too.Good luck with everything.Max
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