About Me
King For A Day was formed in April 2004 and are based around Broomfield, Colorado. We play an original brand of acoustic brit-pop with a hint of folk/rock and freakbeat thrown in for good measure. Kind of like the Monkees meeting Oasis at a party thrown by the Kinks, with the Who spiking the punch. If you find the description confusing, check us out live. It may not clear up the confusion, but we promise to entertain you.
Latest groovy news:
Love and hugs to all of our friends – we wouldn’t do it without you! (Well, we might – but it wouldn’t be as much fun). We’re taking a short sabbatical until August – the reason for which you’ll know as soon as possible. It’s a good reason. Then it’s back to business as usual – rumor has it that a new LP will be in the works. Details are being worked out even as you read this! As they are, we’ll let you know.
So as to not deprive you of all KFAD-related frivolity, Simon and Vic are appearing at the wonderful Waterloo Icehouse on Sunday, July 6th. It’s an early (6:00) acoustic show – come for dinner, hear some music, have a drink and be home by 10! It gets no better than that! Plus, Johnny will be lurking about – make him buy you a beer!
Simon has written a book! Well, he’s always written loads o’lyrics – all of ours, for instance – and he’s compiled them into a lovely volume, along with pictures and original artwork. Perfect for the KFAD collector or the lyric lover. Preview before you buy here .
Thanks to Jake at 99.5 the Mountain's Homegrown Show for playing four tracks from Songs From The Neon Boneyard on June 16th!!! The show is excellent and the support is greatly appreciated!
All of our studio recordings are available to purchase our homepage . Songs From the Neon Boneyard is also available at Amazon, as is Modernism . Mission Statement is available as downloads only.
KFAD's featured on the latest 99.5 The Mountain Homegrown CD! Vol. VI includes a lovely live performance of Here Come The Fabulous, recorded at the Soiled Dove. Be sure to pick up a copy of the CD, either online or at your local Car Toys store - it features a lot of great local bands, all of whom deserve to be heard. Plus, all proceeds go to the Denver Music in Schools Initiative - support music programs in our schools!
We're offering a groovy remix of Hope on the player above for FREE download! This is the first of a series of remixes, live tracks and surprises we'll make available exclusively on this MySpace page. Get 'em all and make your own personal bootlegs!
KFAD T-shirts and stickers and wristbands and CDs and stuff are available at shows or through your favorite KFAD representative. Make for great Independence Day gifts! Soon to be available online - we'll keep you informed.
Some (a mere few) of our dearest friends:
The lovely Quana Ramira Johnson (Q-Diva)
Jake at 99.5 The Mountain’s Homegrown Show
Alf on 93.3 KTCL’s Locals Only Show
Sin and his Restless Mornings show on KGNU 88.5 FM/1390 AM
Jamie at Module Overload studio
Brad & Jen at Evergroove Studio
Photographer extraordinaire Derek Gibbs
The Denver Post
Westword
Colorado Music Buzz.
As well as all of the venues we played, the bands we shared a stage with, especially those who lent a drum kit or cymbals or amplifiers as needed, everyone who provided us with a much-needed beer (or Sprite), and most of all (fill in your name here). We love you!
Some lovely things said about us:
From Westword:
"King's neatly groomed pop is built upon layers and layers of acoustic and electric guitar that give the outfit a disarming depth."
"Vacilating between bittersweet delicacy and highly charged rock, at times the group resembles a long-lost American cousin of the Kinks...nonetheless, the members have managed to find their own voice..."
"...hooky melodies, sugary harmonies, tidy structures and sincere crooning..."
"Levene and his crew have the capacity to be great."
From Colorado Music Buzz:
"...King For A Day is poised to dominate the Indie/Pop Rock scene..."
"...KFAD will most definitely entertain you with great songwriting and musical talent."
From Suz Music Reviews:
"King For A Day has a refreshing sound that exudes a melodious familiarity! Simon Levene's lyrics are both beguiling and enjoyable, even the KFAD novice will be stirred to the dance floor!"
Kokopelli's Show Photos
courtesy of Rock on Colorado- Feb '07
Soiled Dove Show Photos
also courtesy of Rock on Colorado - Nov '07
People's Fair Photos
yep, from Rock on Colorado! - June '08
