Jamie Fineran (vox + guitar)
Chris L Tilly (Lead Guitar)
Wez Maynard (Drums)
Richard Thornett (piano)
Dan Cartright (bass)
Influences
We like: The doors, the kinks, the clash, goo goo dolls, lionel richie, counting crows, ryan adams, the Strokes, the killers, bruce springstein, the eagles, foo fighters, blondie, the police, omd, editors, jeff buckley, verve, led zepplin, ac/dc, muse, rhythm and blues, blues, soul, motown, gospel, country, folk, funk, rock, indie and dirty boogie woogie! Loads!
Lead singer Jamie Fineran, originally from the Isle of Wight, moved away aged only 16 to join the armed forces. During his time in the army he served during heated conflict in Ulster, Northern Ireland. It is through his time in the forces that Jamie penned a book of lyrics and songs he would eventually bring with him to The Kurves.
Originally a duo, Jamie and Chris, The Kurves were formed in August 2007. In less than a year The Kurves have written enough material for three albums, received airplay on Local, and BBC national radio - becoming Isle of Wight gig favorites in the process. The Kurves have also played a host of festivals in 2008 - culminating with performances at the 'Wight Air Festival' alongside The Pigeon Detectives and The Operators - and BBC Radio 1's 'Bestival' alongside such diverse acts as The Human League, Gary Newman and Pendulum.
Our First EP is available at www.thekurves.co.uk
To contact or book THE KURVES please email thekurves@googlemail.com
Once again we are in the County Press organized LIVE WIRED comp - please take the time if you like our music to visit the site and cast your vote - they all help!
Our debut label EP Sad Glad Songs is out next week on Lostmusic Records - launched at our February 12th gig at Gramapahone, London E1 where we're appearing with The Gresham Flyers, Kelman and Hari and Aino. The entire EP is streaming on our Myspace - the first four songs.
Then we're doing a few dates including: 14th Feb - FREE Valentine's gig, The Wight Rock Bar, Ryde, Isle of Wight - free Isle of Wight thriller ebook for anyone buying our new EP 21st Feb - Cardigan Arms, Leeds 26th Feb - Grey Horse, Kingston
And Rocker is playing our song Until The Daydream Dies this month on his show on the John Peel inspired internet station, Dandelion Radio.
Thanks for adding ... Why not contact Russell via his BBC Radio 2 site for his Sat. night show 9pm to 11pm you will find the link on IOW Fans profile page... You are in the top 12 next to IOW music... Good Luck...
