Murphy's Kids live to rock. Their goal is to bring everyone into the experience from the folks at the bar to the fans up front. The rhythm section of guitar, bass, and drums thumps out the backbone while the trombone and tenor sax lay their smooth runs on top. It's all complimented by John Charlet's socially-savvy lyrics and anthemic melodies, which push crowds into a frenzied heat. In the last ten years Murphy's Kids has played every reputable club in Richmond and have completed 5 full tours of the east coast and the southeast. They were a featured artist for two years running on the SouthernSka Tour hosted by Southernska.com. They have also recorded and released four records/EP's that have been met with enthusiasm and sold accordingly. Recently, they released "Departures", their most concise and polished album yet. They have headlined and supported at an array of venues. Club owners and promoters up and down the east coast continue to find how well MK works on bills with bands of regional and international fame such as Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, the Toasters, the Slackers, RX Bandits, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mutemath,The Toasters, The Fray, Alien Ant Farm, Soldiers of Jah Army, Badfish, and the Pietasters.
Journalists and fans alike are left asking, "Is that reggae or rock?" Their approach is both precise and brutal. As a band who wants to rock hard and groove even harder, they make their musical mark by becoming a hybrid of fast, catchy rock and deep, groovy reggae rhythms. You will find everything in their CD players from old school reggae like Burning Spear and Bob Marley to new school progressive rock like the Mars Volta and Coheed and Cambria. With all the conjecture about what their sound is and what they are trying to do musically, the bottom line is Murphy's Kids brings it 100% every night. Their paramount goal is for everyone to go home sweaty, exhausted and grinning from ear to ear.
Booking, Publicity and Management inquiries should be sent to: murphyskids@gmail.com
Yeah I did catch the Big D show this week! Definately awesome. I saw you guys at ska weekend in Knoxville. Definately planning to come see you guys with Among Criminals in December!
Hey, it was good to see you, too! I definitely meant to thank you for everything, but it completely slipped my mind. My mom was kind of drunk, so I was worried about her, haha. No, that was just a friend, but might as well be a brother. And yes, I will see you at Skalidays! Looking forward to it. Take care! :)
I'll see what I can find for 13th
Markntold me you guys only wanted 3 bands on blue Nile bill.
Also talking to born empty about having you guys in cville on 2/7
I can't make it tonight, I've already committed to another show. However, I would LOVE to talk to you guys sometime, so I'll keep an ear out for the next time you play. Cheers, and have a great show tonight!
'Roslyn' (RVA) Performing Live @ 'The National' 708 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 November 7, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Can Be Purchased at: www.RoslynVa.BigCartel.com
thanks again! it was a great time aside from the turnout. we'd actually love to play with you guys and Born Empty (great friends of ours) at Blue Nile in february.
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
I havent gotten the new record yet. I currently live in Raleigh, NC which is why I havent been up at Alley Katz a lot. We should hang up there again sometime soon when im up there.
Same...working out some time in the studio to record my EP!!! Working out a tour in December/January. Pretty excited. :)
Hell yeah, Reid! Looks like things are still going well for the MK. We should probably take that half-baked show trade/tour idea that LMLC had and turn it into something real at some point. Until that happens, I'll definitely be on the lookout for you guys on a Philly date!
yes im a spaghettifester..lol spaghettifest 7 was my first one and also my brothers... it was a kickass show. yeah i was plannin on comin to see yall with a friend but all well ill def catch yalls next show.
Big D's been a favorite of mine for a while, i hope there set list is good! id love to hear some of there older stuff. havnt heard much about Ill Scarlet , but a friend of a friend is in capital 7, ive already seen them at the canal club once or twice.
i didnt make it to the show on sunday but my brother sure did. he said it was awesome. him and his friends introduced me to all yalls music and i fell in love with it. i was at spaghettifest and i cant wait til next yr to do it again! ive told almost all my friends back home in SC to check yall out! YALL ROCK!! idk if ill be able to get into taphouse cuz im only 20 but ive got 3 months so im excited! i hope to see yall at a show soon!! KEEPIN ROCKIN YALL!
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