Brandon Kirkley and the Firecrackers + Band in Charlotte, NC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Biography

You know those kinds of songs that you can?t help loving? The kind that are so catchy all you can do is pump your fist and sing along as loud as you can? That is what BRANDON KIRKLEY AND THE FIRECRACKERS is all about. Lyrics, melodies, guitar solos & a solid rhythm section, all aimed at creating those songs that will instantly get stuck in your head. Pop sensibility is never a lacking commodity for the Firecrackers. It?s not groundbreaking new sounds, or an attempt at strange and different. It is simply the best parts of rock?n?roll executed flawlessly. And these boys can put on one hell of a show. Brandon Kirkley (vocals, guitars) is a frontman that loves being a frontman and making you really feel the show. The melodies, rhythms and textures of Chris Hensley (bass) and Dave Ryan (drums) hook and pull you in to the wall of Firecracker sound leaving even the most rhythmically challenged of you clapping along to the beat. You will be entertained. You will find yourself humming these songs days after hearing them. News from Charlotte, NC: BKTF cannot be stopped.

BKTF released their new, 7-song album, 'Years', on 4/20/2012.

BKTF have shared the stage with Needtobreathe, Bowling for Soup, Matt Hires, the Working Title, Luna Halo, the Dollyrots, Sequoyah, and many more.

Screen name:

brandonkirkleyandthefirecrackers

Member since:

May 22 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

3

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

38 years

Influences

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Matchbox Twenty, Aerosmith, Keith Urban, Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, Butch Walker, Augustana, John Mellencamp, Journey, Ryan Adams, Goo Goo Dolls, Foo Fighters, Journey, Bon Jovi, Honestly, The Killers, Hall and Oates, Huey Lewis and the News, and so many more...

Members Of Band

Brandon Kirkley (vocals/guitar/some keys/harmonica),
Chris Hensley(bass/vocals/harmonica),
Dave Ryan (drums/vocals)

EQUIPMENT

Quality touring equipment, would prefer not to post that online :-)

What we are looking for in a lead player:

- Quality equipment (tube amp & guitar that work for our style, pedals and how to use them)

- Have stage experience

- Have to like what we are doing & believe in the potential

- Must be able to dedicate time to the band and play 2-4 shows per week (weekdays and wknds). We are looking to start circuit touring immediately.

- Look the part - be the part

- Preferably age 19-27

- No substance problems

- Understand that all money goes back into the band (we attempt to pay for touring gas with show money)

MUSIC