We’ve stayed clear of politics on here up until now, and don’t worry we’re not going to Thor hammer you with suggestions. Our only plea as musicians who thrive on pouring ourselves out to make this world a little more brighter and honest and true, is that however you vote on Tuesday, it comes out … Continue reading
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Birds on the Porch 2013 Tour
Finally. We are finally hitting the open road again. For one month we’ll cram ourselves into a vehicle that will survive long stretches, burning heat, instruments and sound gear aplenty to play for you beautiful souls. We’ve called this one the ‘Birds on the Porch 2013 Tour’, both in honor of the loud critters that … Continue reading
We’re playing live again. Come and bring your lovely face.
In the thick of it
Sometimes I plan on writing witty, telling, short bits here. I hope to bowl you over with my lyrical nonsense and make you want to read more. And then life happens. It comes without ceremony and without asking. It sits in the middle of your view and sucks all the air out of the room … Continue reading
Playing for love’s sake
It’s Monday, grey, overcast and wet. Walking to work and jumping over puddles made me feel like I was home. Except I wasn’t trundling onto a damp bus with sweaty windows, dripping umbrellas and that funny wet wool smell everywhere. London – how I miss you so. It was a good weekend for us. It … Continue reading
Here’s what we’ve been up to of late…
Last week, we were asked to play for our ever first private function (huge honour!) for Kinfolk magazine – whose simple aim is to enjoy the small, but wonderful luxuries in life especially food and friends. It was filled with the tastiest food ever, friendship, lovely decor and music that rang through and up the … Continue reading
New friends, cracked teeth and the wild west.
Well, it’s week 7 of 8 on the grand U.S. tour and we’re still at it, driving ridiculously vast distances, barely eating much besides cereal bars and pita chips or wasabi peas and loading in, playing our hearts out and then rushing off to try and find a place to pitch our tent for the … Continue reading
Studios, coffeeshops and midnight ice-cream runs
As I write this we are finishing up breakfast and getting set to listen to the new songs we laid down yesterday before we head out to Buffalo, NY. So I thought I would chronicle some recent happenings with pictures : Oh yes, summer is officially over btw. It’s gotten horribly chilly! This becomes a … Continue reading
And the beat goes on…
Today is Thursday 25th August, I know this because I checked my phone. I no longer have an internal calendar (one of the weird side effects of living in a car and being on tour and playing music at 10pm). Right now we’re in Manassas, Virginia staying with the Andersons and their sweet puppy, Dobby. … Continue reading
Harmoniums, House shows and stages
Hello again, Profuse apologies in our tardiness in keeping you up to date with the latest goings on. The other day I started uploading videos of our tour thus far (they should be available via link under ‘Blog Roll’ on the home page) and then may have forgotten to even send out a note to … Continue reading
The Yellow Kites 