The Special K’s popped in to the studio to play some live tracks and talk about the new Album due out in the Autumn.
In the studio there was:
Howard Kaye -Vocals
Darren Watts – Keys
Mat Griffiths – Guitar
Ryan Holt – Drums
But someone had to look after the van and that was Tom Gandolfo who is normally on Bass
GUESTS:
They describe the Album as Upbeat, Boombastic, Energetic and Fun
Over the last few months they have performed across the UK and held workshops at a number of Secondary Schools, gaining support as they go. They performed at the Great Escape after show party with crowds queueing round the corner it is no surprise that they really enjoyed the night. Their next live outing is on the 9th June at the Bar Fly in Camden.
After their workshop at the Billericay School they have a weekend off with Howard heading to the pub with friends, Darren visiting friends and relatives in Billericay, Ryan is popping home to Loughton and finally Mat shocked everyone with his announcement that he is going to the Ballet with his girlfriend!
We were spoilt with music this morning with a few tracks from the album:
New Ways [audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/New-Ways.mp3]
Boa – single
Get Down
And live performances of:
Cosmic [audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Cosmic.mp3]
Crystal Fields [audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Crystal-fields.mp3]
As I am a sucker for harmonies I have to say that they are great live and well worth going to see at the Barfly next month. A great group of lads and I wish them every success
If you want to stay in touch The special K’s are on Facebook, Twitter and have their own website The Special K’s
BUSINESS
Kate & Wills have a positive affect on the High St, Men’s Skin care has a Bull dog challenging Gillette, 1st day of public trading sees LinkedIn nearly double share prices, Moss Bros Sales increased 8.2%
LOCAL SPORT
Essex’s Graham Napier hit a world record equalling 16 sixes in his innings for Essex against Surrey, as he scored 196 runs in total. Napier also broke the world record in 2008 for sixes in a 20-20 match when he again smashed 16 sixes against Sussex at Chelmsford.
In boxing, Nathan Cleverly’s opponent for tomorrow’s fight at the O2 Arena has changed yet again after yesterday’s stand in Tony Bellow failed to make the weight as the pair clashed at the press conference. Cleverly will now take on Aleksy Kuziemski of Poland
Gazette, By Steve Clow
WORLD-renowned trainers sent horses galloping along the Great Leighs racetrack for the first time in 28 months to prove their determination to bring the sport of kings back to Essex. They believe the closure of the country’s first post-war course was a travesty for the world of racing. Great Leighs was originally built by Essex entrepreneur John Holmes. He said: “I would love to see horses back on the racecourse and wish any potential buyer every success at one of Europe’s best all-weather tracks.”
Movies on the Telly Box this weekend:
FRIDAY
Mars Attacks! (1996) (12) ITV 4 at 7.55
Changing Lanes (2002) (15) More 4 at 9pm
Knocked Up (2007) (15) ITV2 10pm
SATURDAY
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) (12) BBC3 9:00pm
Deja Vu (2006) (12) BBC1 London 10:25pm
Waterworld (1995) (12) ITV2 +1 11:45pm
SUNDAY
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) (12) Channel 5 6:15pm
Tin Cup (1996) (15) ITV3 9:00pm
