kc roberts & the live revolution...grossman, calls kclr “scary good ... includes contributions...
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“Delights the ears and keeps youstrapped in for the glorious ride.”- TORONTO SUN
KC ROBERTS LIVE REVOLUTION
Having raised $63,000 in a collective 90 days of crowd-funding, it’s obvious that KCLR’s supporters believe in the band’s commitment to creating fresh and soul clapping music while inspiring both budding new musicians and old school music lovers alike. KCLR’s current mission is to spread this passion around the world. This summer, the KCLR Go West tour brought the band’s unique blend of funk, jazz, rock and urban elements to new crowds from Edmonton to Los Angeles.
Drawing comparisons to The Roots, Jamiroquai and Janelle Monae, the band has regularly shared the stage with major international artists including Lettuce, soul legend Lee Fields, Five Alarm Funk, Naturally 7, DJ Q-Bert, Z-Trip and Blue King Brown. The recent tour gave the band an opportunity to show new fans across North America why TD Toronto Jazz Festival Artistic Director, Josh Grossman, calls KCLR “scary good…a blast to hear and just as fun to watch.”
With five albums under their belt, KCLR’s high-energy studio sound undoubtedly captures the buzz created by their live performances. Their latest album, From the North, is part one of a 17-song project recorded live in front of a
four-person camera crew. By early 2016, each song on From the North will have its own music video, telling the song’s story through unique art pieces.
KCLR’s 2013 release Parkdale Funk 2: SIDES (PDF2) is a double LP featuring 27 tracks, 40 guest musicians and over 2 hours of music. Although it’s a funk record on the surface, PDF2’s track list highlights KCLR’s varied influences, and includes contributions by Toronto hip hop legends D-Sisive, The Airplane Boys and DJ Grouch, as well as a live string section and big band. CBC Radio’s Errol Nazareth said of PDF2’s 27 tracks, “I dug every track!” Exclaim! Magazine praised PDF2’s “infectious, rhythmically virtuosic brand of funk [and] seamless detours into hip-hop, rock, drum & bass, reggae, Afro-beat and folk.”
2016 is going to be a big year for the band. With the release of new music and videos, innovative fan-driven stunts, a return to the west coast, and trips to other major markets across Canada, the U.S. and Europe, KCLR’s star continues to climb.
KC Roberts & the Live Revolution:KC Roberts – Lead vocals & guitarChino de Villa – DrumsSteve Dyte – TrumpetMatt Fullbrook – BassMatt Giffin – Keyboards, vocalsJuan Carlos Medrano – PercussionPJ Anderson – TromboneJared Welsh - Saxophone
KC Roberts & the Live Revolution Choosing Sidesby Michael J. WarrenExclaim! February 20, 2014“When it comes to serving up funk in this part of the world, they’re the best candidates for the job.”
Local Funk Band Doubles Up by Errol NazarethToronto Sun October 25, 2013“[On Parkdale Funk 2: SIDES] elements of house, hip-hop, rock, drum ’n’ bass and reggae slip in and out of songs seamlessly, delighting the ears and keeping you strapped in for the glorious ride.”
Parkdale Funk 2: SIDES album reviewThe Spill Magazine October 2013“Run, don’t walk to pick up this album… Parkdale Funk 2: Sides could be THE Canadian album of the year for 2013.”
10 Toronto Bands Set To Break BigNOW Magazine September 2013
Concert ReviewRide The Tempo September 2013“Missing them on stage is one of the biggest disservices you can do to yourself if you are a music fan.”
Concert ReviewTorontoist.com July 2013“These guys are poised to take off, big time.”
PRESS
KC ROBERTS & THE LIVE REVOLUTION, MOD CLUB , 2014
STAGE PLOT
Front of HouseSound System-Minimum 16-channel mixer-2x Minimum 500w mains-7x monitors
Mics, etc.-1x DI-2x vocal mics (Shure SM58 or better)-2x boom stands-Drum Mic Kit (with stands)-3x instrument mics (Shure SM57 or better)-1x overhead (for percussion)-3x music stands
BacklineDrum Kit-Full kit – 20” kick, 16” floor tom, 10” tom-Cymbals (Sabian AA or similar) – 22” ride, 16” crash, 18” crash, 14” hi hats-Hardware – stands, throne, kick pedal, etc.
Percussion-2x Congas w/stands
Amplifiers-Bass Amp - Gallien Krueger RB1001 (or similar) with 4x10” or 8x10” cabinet-Guitar Amp – Fender twin (or similar Fender)-Keyboard Amp
Band is Bringing-1x A Designs REDDI (bass)-3x wireless mics (horns)-1x in-ear monitor (bass)-Snare Drum-Percussion extras (cowbell, triangle, shakers, etc.)
VIDEO
Tribe Beneath The Storm
DRIFT AWAY ELECTRIC LOVERS
LOVE ENOUGH
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PHOTO
photography top: ©THESUPERMANIAK photography bottom left: David Blampied Photographyphotography bottom right: Nicole Reid*High resoulution downloads available upon request
Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/kcrob-ertsandtheliverevolution
https://twitter.com/KCLRfunk
https://www.youtube.com/user/liverev
CONTACT
Booking Artists In MotionNicole [email protected]
Publicity: The Next Level PRSue [email protected]
Mailing AddressAttn: Matt Fullbrook105 St. George St.Toronto, ONM5S 3E6
Email:[email protected]
HST Number81283 2483 RT0001
KC ROBERTS & THE LIVE REVOLUTION, MOD CLUB , 2014
KC ROBERTS & THE LIVE REVOLUTION, MOD CLUB , 2013
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