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Moments From RootsNRoutes Live - Photo Shoot By Ares Soltero
Kay is all about being innovative in a country that doesn't support new artists - new movements - new ideas.
A 20 years old Greek alternative - pop singer making out his first attempt in discography.
"Please hear my music and help me become better by criticizing it freely either positively or negatively. Anyone posting an opinion about my music -whatever that may be-, makes me feel special."
So I'd just be happy to receive hate mail...:) Just try & hear it...
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All K Videos!
Why This Name?
Kay's a name... My name... And this is mainly a solo project - so it couldn't have been anything else. This doesn't mean I don't have a band though (Check Out Almost TILT! )... Many of my friends help me out with live projects :)
Where You Can Find Me:
I perform live in Athens, Greece (mainly) and i am really fond of it.
I'd really like to sign a contract with a major label but the music industry in Greece is a real pain in the ass... They seem to care more on making quick & easy money with one-hit wonders rather than investing on young artists who have something real to show.
Any Special Moments?
Special Moments Hail Mainly From My Live Performances So:
Netherlands - Meet The Streets Festival in Rotterdam, where my band "Fungle Brothers" and my song "The Funky Brother" closed the show!
Athens - War Museum Auditorium in front of the most important political & cultural figures of Greece. I was only 16 back then...
Athens - Kotzia Square, with RootsNRoutes , in front of the City Hall on a 20 metres long stage fixed only for us and with an attedance of a lot of people who really enjoyed their selves out!
See For Yourselves!
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Been To Any Contests?
Phew! That's a question:) Taking part in contests and trying to prove I am not an elephant (I don't have a problem with the animal though - lol) seems to me like I've been doing that all of my life!
To name a few:
Randy Hall Festival 2005 For New Talents, finalist and winner amongst 35 new Melbourne, Greek-Australian Singers & Bands.
International Songwriting Competition 2006, semifinalist - with judges such as Robert Smith, Macy Gray, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frank Black etc.
Pop&Rock Contest Festival 2006 - semifinalist amongst 40 people chosen out from all over Greece.
Hip Hop Jamming By Milko, rank 3rd with 965 votes from people's votes.
Soundclick.com, reached Top-10 in alternative songs for 2005 with his song Sexy (rank 3rd amongst 70.000 songs)
Anything Else?
I think I am ready to sign a record with a major label! Anyone interested?
Band History:
Acting: Attended two theatrical schools (London, England & Athens, Greece)
Writing: Written lyrics for about 800 songs in Greek and English and still going on...
Radio: Worked as a radio producer for major radios in Athens, Greece (Diva FM 95.8, Atlantis FM 105.2)
Music: Making a series of appearances all over Greece as the vocalist of mainly rock/electro/funk groups. He is a proud, yet former member of Pozer , the mostly promising, "Ultimate 80's Tribute Band" where he used to sing all kind of 80's pop songs!
Attending phonetics and orthophony lessons in Greece at "Vocal Studio" . Some of his former teachers were the famous Greek composer Yiannis Boufidis and the astonishing Greek performer Basilis Axiotis.
Dancing: Attended Fokas Evangelinos School of Dance in Athens, Greece (Modern/Jazz/R&B dances)
Public Relations: Worked for two years as a manager and booking agent, promoting artists and organizing concerts mostly in the area of Athens. He booked amongst others the exceptional Greek Nu Metal band ROT [MBI]. A band which managed to get in the "Top 10 of the Greek Metal Albums" and the "Top 50 of the Greek Music", reaching 36th place 3 weeks after it's release!
Favorite spot? Athens...My home...My girl...My place...
Equipment used: I have a home studio and I am recording everythin' digitally as I don't have analogue equipement. Sonar 6.1 Producer and many VST Plugins combined with Reason - are my favorites.
Contact:
If anyone is interested in contacting me please try and do so through my mail - [email protected] .
What Am I Doing Now?
I am touring Greece giving out Live Concerts anywhere I can and cannot! At the time being I am occupied with 2 different bands - singing & songwriting in different styles. "Almost TILT" (Funk/Rock) and "L.O.L." (Pop). My solo project is A L W A Y S on the run as well!
I am also preparing for my first release with a major label - Cannot say more though about the project as everything is on the air - no contracts and stuff... Just wait and something MAY come out with my "stupid" face this Summer! It will be a real surpise (as it was for me) - Hope you like it:)
If you are an A&R person or a manager I'm STILL UNSIGNED and really ready to hear your proposal and become a professional. No problem leaving the country!
To anyone interested:
"I can send you a full PROMO PACKET via mail - free of charge - including a Demo Album with 13 brand new songs, a comic book and a booklet describing my work and who I am."
Please try and contact me.