Leicester, England (2008 - Present) KAV is a British solo artist from Leicester UK who is based between Los Angeles & London. The sound has been compared in the press to Bob Dylan, Primal Scream, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Rolling Stones & The Stooges. He is backed by his full live Band of Blaggers. His debut Album was produced by Josh Ostrander from the band Eastern Conference Champions & mastered by Stephen Marcussen (The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Primal Scream & The Black Crowes).
KAV is a British solo artist from Leicester UK who is based between Los Angeles & London.
The sound has been compared in the press to Bob Dylan, Primal Scream, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Rolling Stones & The Stooges. He is backed by his full live Band of Blaggers.
His debut Album was produced by Josh Ostrander from the band Eastern Conference Champions & mastered by Stephen Marcussen (The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Primal Scream & The Black Crowes).
In the past KAV has worked with Engineers, Producers & Re-Mixers Marc Waterman, Gren Spencer, Dan Oh, Nick Trepka & grammy nominee Jesse Rogg.
This summer KAV supported Kasabian and Band Of Skulls at Brixton Academy & headlined Club nme at KOKO. Plus shows in Hyde Park & Victoria Park for BT London Live Olympic Festival.
He also supported The Farm featuring Mick Jones from The Clash & John Power from The La's & Cast in October 2012.
KAV played guitar for British Band Happy Mondays from 2004-2007 and co-wrote their album Uncle Dysfunktional. He also co-wrote the track Playground Superstar title track for the film Goal! released on Oasis's Big Brother label.
He released a track called Mr Nice feat Howard Marks (Jesse Rogg Mix) in 2010, surrounding a film of the same name about Howard Marks starring Rhys Iffans.
This was followed by Blaggers N' Liars (2012) released in March 2012 & King Of The World (The Undefeated Champion) released in October 2012.
KAV is also co-founder of getloaded in the park Festival
His debut album will be released on suburban records on February 25 2013, who also work with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Gaslight Anthem, The Horrible Crowes, The View, Bring Me the Horizon, Joss Stone, The Fall, Fear Factory & Cradle of Filth
KAV is currently recording new material for his second album before his live tour in February 2013.
Check KAV's website below for full live dates.
Follow KAV:
www.kavblaggers.com
www.youtube.com/kavmusictv
www.twitter.com/Kavblaggers
www.facebook.com/kavmusic
www.myspace.com/kavsonic