23 February 2010
For the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of being Master Liam Baileys Axe man and backing vocalist. We played out first show on the 30th of Jan at The new to Q mag gig in Nottinghill at The Tabernacle supporting Ellie Goulding. We’ve been rehearsing plugged in and electrified but did an acoustic set for this show with Double Bass and Cajon WHICH WAS NICE!. The next show is on the 18th of March once again at The Tabernacle this time supporting ROX. Come down and check Liam out. He’s a bit good!
23 February 2010
Just read a nice review about myself and the album in this months issue of Acoustic magazine (issue 39). I’ve posted a link to a scan of the review for those of you who’d like to check it out. I should mention though I didn’t play with dUES! I played in a band with Stéphane Misseghers who at the time played for Soulwax but has been with dEUS for a number of years now. Easy Stefk! How’s it going me old china.
Click link to view: Acoustic Magazine review
21 January 2010
Hi Folks,
I thought I’d explain briefly where I am with things at the moment. The last year has been a struggle as far as my first album goes and dealing with the people who were in charge of the promotion etc. There have been many unkept promises and and many months of no communication whatsoever which has at times lead to my loss of zeal for the whole affair and occasionally throwing my toys out of the pram. As disappointing as the last few years events have been I’ve not lost the urge to create. Those of you that do so in whatever form know well that we don’t do it for recognition or finance although both would be nice. We do it because we can’t stop! So, without going into too much detail I just thought I’d let those of you who read my blogs etc know that I am still here doing what I do and although I may not put many posts up or arrange any shows in the following months it’s not because I’ve stopped. It’s quite the opposite and I am busy working towards the next offering whatever that may be. At present, although I’ve been accumulating works of a folky mellow nature for a possible follow up to my current album I’m also looking into some other genres again. I’ll let you know where and when you’ll be able to hear chapter two unless I change my name to a symbol or something. If that’s the case hopefully you’ll just stumble upon some great music someday and think who the **** is this?
10 January 2010
Happy new year all,
Just wanted to fill you all in on some extra details re the gig tomorrow at The Old Queens Head. Those of you who are on the mailing list will have received an email already. Those who are not, you should be, otherwise follow the link below.
Kris Buckle gig update
Cheers
Kris
23 December 2009
Unfortunately we were not allowed to film the show at either venue which is why I haven’t put any footage of the actual performance up on YouTube etc. I was however given a DVD after the first show but there seems to be an issue with the file and I can’t convert it to upload. In a way I’m glad as the audio was recorded directly through the desk so there’s no room ambience what so ever. It’s not a very forgiving sound and would have been much better recorded on my camera with the condenser mic but hey ho!! Next time.
21 December 2009
Last night was quite an experience. The arena was massive for a start so the idea of performing to such a large crown got the nerves going. It went really well though. No hiccups at all and after the second track I was quite my usual bantering self. After the performance I did some CD signing at the foyer. I must apologise to Lauren!! You know who you are SORRY! In my post gig haze I struggled with pen and paper and made a mess of her CD. Lauren if you read this I’ll happily send you another CD cover that you can read properly. After the Jools show I met up with Rico Rodrigues http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rico_Rodriguez and Jools’s music researcher. Good people to meet! I got to have a chat with the main man to Mr Holland and left him with a CD….. Which was nice.. So that was the gig. Then it all went mental when I set off to drive home from Cardiff. There was a blizzard!!! I drove for about 2 hours at 15mph sliding all over the road praying for a services. Intense, didn’t like it at all. Still made it home in the end and a whiskey and a cigarette and watched some Fawlty Towers. Ahh home. I’ll pop up some footage soon. Merry Xmas
15 December 2009
Hi folks,
I’m making some little video diary’s of the Jolls Holland support shows I’m doing to give you a little behinde the scenes veiw. Here’s part 1. The rest will follow.
Kris Buckle Jools Holland support shows Part 1
13 December 2009
Friday night went well at the Jools Holland gig it seems. I have some footage which I’ll be uploading soon for you to have a peek at if you should wish to. On to the next!
10 December 2009
Well this is it, my last day to get my fingers doing their thing before the Jools Holland show. Thanks for all the support folks……… I’m off to get some new boots I think….. Definitely key to the performance!
03 December 2009
The set’s coming along nicely for those of you who are interested. I have a mixed bag prepared for the Jools Holland dates. I’m throwing a 2 new tracks in and also have a cover to do along two from the album. Those of you that can’t make it to the Jools Holland gigs please come down to The Old Queens head on the 11th of Jan. It’ll be my first show in London for a while now and I have a few newbys for you a perhaps a little something else.