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KING KING WIN TWO BLUES MATTERS AWARDS GREAT NEWS, AND A BIG SURPRISE! Half way through our ten day tour of Sweden and we have good news! Apparently we have just won Best Live Band and Best Studio Album in the Blues Matters Magazine Awards... no one told us! Seriously, we must say a massive thank you to all concerned - those of you who came to the gigs, who bought the album, posted videos, or just came along and said hello, Very nice, thanks! YOUTUBE UPDATE - PEER FESTIVAL 2011 KING KING MAKE DEBUT AT TOP EUROPEAN BLUES FESTIVAL Well, it was a great introduction to the Peer Blues Festival. A weekend that included The Black Crowes and Brian Setzer, to name but two, and King King certainly made an impression on the crowds who ventured out to see the guys. Alan had the audience in the palm of his hand with yet another stunning rendition of 'Old Love', bringing the sound levels down to a whisper and allowing him to play a sensitive solo with barely any amplification. A rare treat for all! You can see footage from this show on our YouTube channel 'KingKingTV'... Thanks to all those who made it, and we hope to see you next year! DEBUT ALBUM 'TAKE MY HAND' KING KING RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM WORLDWIDE, AND APPEAR LIVE ON BBC RADIO 2... The debut album, 'Take My Hand', was officially released on Monday 28th March, and is available worldwide from all good retail outlets. Alternatively, why not download it digitally from iTunes. To mark the release, the guys also featured on Paul Jones' 'Rhythm & Blues Show' on BBC Radio 2. NEW ALBUM 'TAKE MY HAND' - OUT NOW!!! KING KING SEE IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM Yes, after many months of planning and careful recording, the debut album 'Take My Hand' was officially released in February, and includes a collection of new tracks that even regular gig-goers will not have heard. We've been busy in the depths of Lincolnshire at Chapel Studios, laying down tracks with a great bunch of musicians, including Giles King, Wayne Proctor, Craig Blundell, Benett Holland, Dale Storr and Jacquie Wiliams - so we consider ourselves very lucky. Now that it's been mastered, we have to say we are really very pleased with it, and we are sure that you will also think the wait has been well worth it! Thanks again everyone for all your support - you've been amazing! Head to the STORE to buy your copy! |
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2010 - A VERY BUSY YEAR SO FAR... Well festival season is coming to a close for King King with the final two in the Netherlands now behind us! What a Summer it's been, with a long list of gigs around the UK and Europe, as well as making preparations for the eagerly awaited debut album. From the frantic effort to get to Glastonbury on time, to the pressure of laying down tracks, we have certainly made the most of 2010 so far! It's been really great to see so many of you at the shows, and we appreciate your continued support. As we mentioned above, the band are currently in the middle of recording our first album, with some great sounds coming out of the studio - we are sure you'll find something on there to excite your ears! It's also now time to start touring the UK again, so please check out the new tour dates here and hope to see you at a gig or two! With Craig away doing Roland Clinics and playing with everyone from David Coverdale to King Crimson we can now confirm we are to be joined by the immense tallents of Wayne Proctor in the Drum Chair for this season of gigs....looking forward to it! We've also introduced KingKingTV on YouTube (see our Videos page for more details), so that you can keep up with our live performances, as well as post comments and feedback on shows. Please get involved, and if you have video footage of the band, let us know - we are always keen to see how it looks from the 'punters perspective'! |
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KING KING IN SESSION AT THE LEGENDARY MAIDA VALE STUDIOS... Being asked to record a live session for Paul Jones' BBC Radio 2 'Rhythm & Blues Show' is always going to be exciting, but knowing that you will be taking a trip to Maida Vale Studios on Delaware Road, West London, is an honour! The studio's 75th anniversary has seen a number of one-off shows being aired to commemorate the occasion, so knowing that the band's first session recording for the BBC will be recorded within its hallowed walls could have proved daunting. Studio 3 has seen some of the most famous bands in the history of popular music pass through its doors - and now KING KING have added their own recording to the vaults for posterity. |
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There is a very special atmosphere within Studio 3. It's a large, expansive space slightly reminiscent of a school gymnasium, where the vaulting horse and springboard have been replaced with Hammond organ and Steinway grand piano. The walls could tell a story or two, and a plaque proclaims that Bing Crosby made his final recording in the studio during the autumn of 1977. KING KING weren't there to star-gaze, however, and set up the equipment ready to lay down their tracks and do the same professional job that they have been carrying out for the past 12 months. The sound check was quick, and the engineers soon got the levels they required to see the famous red-light go on to indicate that the tape was rolling! Each song required no more than two takes, with the band and producer Paul Long happy to sign them off as 'show-worthy'. |
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Alan played with the usual confidence that drove the band on to a series of strong performances under the pressure of a live recording session. Bennett was pleased to be using the B3 organ that many of his heroes may well have sat at in past sessions, while Craig and Lindsay provided the solid, and often explosive, rhythm section that underlies the KING KING sound. December 14th sees Pauls Jones play four tracks from the band, including three originals and a great cover of Eric Clapton and Robert Cray's 'Old Love'. |
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KING KING @ MARYPORT - LIVE ON RADIO 2... After a gruelling summer of festivals, King King have certainly stamped their mark on the appreciating crowds and media alike. Paul Jones certainly liked what he heard when recording on location at the Maryport Blues Festival, and decided to feature their live performance on his ‘Rhythm and Blues’ Show... The band performed their usual high-energy set, with three tracks being selected for inclusion on Paul's show. He also took time to interview Alan and Lindsay backstage, providing listeners with a rare insight into their hopes and aims for the band. |
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MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL... KING KING GO DOWN A STORM! It was a difficult slot to be given for a debut appearance at one of Britain's premier blues festivals - the last act on stage, following the mighty Jethro Tull!? The band accepted the challenge and didn't look back, tearing into the crowd with their blend of hard-hitting blues. Alan soon had the crowd singing along to the choruses of 'Feels Like Rain', and calling for more from the band who were, before hitting the stage, relatively unknown... how quickly the band have changed that! |
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THE TOURING GOES ON... It's a busy time for King King, with demand for live performances and more gigs being booked by promoters eager to share in the excitement... |
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