These recordings are solo versions of songs that have been played in a variety of ways in recent years, but have really taken shape most recently with my new band, Helzuki. New recordings are coming soon on Helzuki's myspace, website www.helzuki.co.uk, and in a venue near you.
What the reviews say:
BEDFORD ESQUIRES – Danny’s Bar:
The Sticks + Amy Lee + Kristian Purcell + Afro Dan - 3rd August 2007
Reviewed by Martin Stapleton
With the Level 2 doors shut for the evening, everybody's attention switched downstairs to Danny's Bar for a "DJ Pete" organised acoustic show - a brilliant idea and ultimately a most enjoyable one. I wonder if four acoustic acts have ever played here together here before?...... The most seasoned campaigner of the evening is next, and when it's Kristian Purcell, entertainment is guaranteed. He literally lives, breathes and acts out each of his songs. When this man shouts "Jump" I just think "How high?". He is elegantly attired, smart pin-striped matching waistcoat and trousers and a crisply starched white shirt - a real Mr Cool! During 'Sunrise' he reassuringly tells us "I'll be there for you". Sometimes it is rather foolhardy to cover a classic, but Kristian's version of Bowie's 'Heroes' was stunning and respectful. In fact, so overcome by Mr. Purcells's performance, it drew this comment from fellow Esquires reviewer Steve Norman, who exclaimed that Kristian looked "like Prince on stilts and sounded like Alison Moyet after a heavy night on the babycham"!!.... click here to read rest of the review.