JONATHAN CROOK, Vocals/Guitar.
ANDY HACKETT, Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals.
MICK TYERS, Bass.
DAVE KNIGHT, Drums.
Influences
Talking Heads, Roger Chapman, Ian Dury, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Be Bop Deluxe etc. etc.
Proud to be different, awkward and petulant.
You want a Karsie Shaker, probably the best shaker in the fens. You know you want one.
Sounds Like
Maybe there's a reason we're called 'THE KARSIE CHIEFS!
Long ago, the smoke thins. It is a bar, it's late, there are several very drunk and dishevelled characters sat around the table. A voice speaks “ I gorra goo’ idea” it says unsteadily “ lez form a band, I can play guitar a bit.” “ yeah so can I” slurs another. “ So can I” A third voice retorts. A fourth squints his eyes in concentration, farts, scratches his head before declaring “me too, how about a curry?”
Thus that day unencumbered by the rigours of intelligence, talent or ability the band that would become the IFOB was born.
Meanwhile, in a parallel lifetime when Llamas roamed the wilds of the fens, a dark figure begins to fashion an instrument from bog oak and plans his move from the mixing desk to the stage.
The IFOB gigged for a few years using various pseudonyms such as Lead-Free Zeppelin, Airport Convention and Ciggy Ashdust & The Gliders From Bars.
Storm clouds gathered. Under pressure from illusive drummers and musical differences...Was that a B-Flat or a mangled wasp? The IFOB decided to call it a day.....or was it a D?
Until.........Shaking, confused and reeling out of a smoke and alcohol fueled haze.
A spark, a small embryo. A long haired git and an ex Llama (?) but
alas no drums.
A false start. then a new hope, Star Wars, arse warts. A drummer. The
first shaky gig!.
Out of the past into the future, dressed in black, Bon vivour, self
confessed pervert. (bringing the total known or suspected up to
four). Thus it was complete, it lives...
for a while at least ..Flight, fight, faltered steps, one falls..
The beat goes on ...wearing purple!
A living, growing thing. Keep checking back to read the evolving story.......................................
THE KARSIE CHIEFS!!
Start wearing purple, wearing purple.
Start wearing purple for me now.
All your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise.
It's just a matter of time!
we're happy to tell you that our new album, "best excuses", is available to hear on our myspace player in advance of the cd release. we're sure that you'll dig our neo-retro lo-fi hipster dream-pop sound.
Spiffing shomkin' gig at the Cherry Tree guys...you were bbbrilliant! Pleased to be of service :) Stien x p.s. we have some good live Chiefs footage which I'll send you soon.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING AT MY PARTY! I had the best night ever and The Karsie Chiefs contributed to that in a big way. Turning 50 has been all good, so far! Jo x
Hope the Cherry Tree gig went off spiffingly! Shame about the Clash....no, not the band, the night. Big Moon, but we didn't see it....'till next time then.
Brilliant gig at T'Onion last night! Your music brings a smile to my face and a spring to my step. Not bad for a cold November night. More, more, more.....the crowd demands more! (I liked all the new songs you did and especially enjoyed Mr Soft. )
for playing at The Glass Onion last night.....never have we needed your smile inducing grooves more than after the strange events we witnessed.....you put the love and the fun back into our hearts and steps....
You're forever welcome at the Onion....as long as you bring the Sandman....
much love, from all the Volunteers at The Glass Onion Music & Arts Community Centre....
thanks for stopping by and showing your support for the entirely unfunded, unaffiliated and unpaid Volunteer staff and The Glass Onion Music & Arts Community Centre ... we loves Ya'll ... come play at The Onion anytime ... bring a Dolly Parton cover !!!
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