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 - acoustic guitar / vocals
Justin Bergh - acoustic guitar / vocals
Daniel Richardson - acoustic guitar / vocals
*support from other musicians include*
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)
Influences
In NO particular order! Paramore, P!nk, Beth Hart, Missy Higgins, Incubus, Linda Perry, Butch Walker, Steven Tyler, Skin, Alexisonfire, Lisa Loeb, Regina Spektor, Tommy Rando, Alanis Morissette, Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Imogen Heap, Alicia Keys, LostProphets, Foo Fighters, Avril Lavigne, India Arie, Katy Rose, Kate Nash, Natalie Imbruglia, Jewel, KT Tunstall, Dixie Chicks, Joan Jett, Tracey Chapman, Carole King, GooGoo Dolls, Orson, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Panic at the Disco, James Morisson...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.
and of course, you guys! x
Sounds Like
...me! a 24 year old learning about (what feels like) everything & anything as she grows! Although....I wouldn't have it any other way. My music & vocal influences however are diverse in a way that i love beautiful lyrics, chords that agree with my heart, mind & soul (depending on which way the wind is blowing and...the time of the month!), people that communicate a snap-shot moment with a song, a feeling with a word and performance with substance.
I like freshness and passion through acoustic & pop/rock sounds 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
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..."
