The box kite was invented in the 1890s by Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian. Box kites are popular though more difficult to make than plane surface kites. Box kites are named for their rectangular shape, the frame being twice as long as its width; the ends are left uncovered, with one third of the length covered around each end. The bridle consists of two lines, one to each end. The kite needs no tail. It flies on one edge; that is, with one of its edges facing down. The shape can be other than square in cross section; it may be oblong and fly on a wide side with a four-leg bridle, or it may be triangular, round (barrel kite), or even five- or six-sided.
After failing to keep various bands together in eastern North Dakota (must needs go, replies strength) or getting new ones off the ground, I decided to do something very simple on my own. I played my first show with this music under the name "box kite" sometime in November '05. I've played a few shows since then, but large changes in my life and location have prevented me from playing as much as I would like to. Over time I realized that I wanted to take these rather minimalistic, simple songs and up the ante by joining forces with some of the best musicians I know from the old North Dakota community (although most of us live in Minneapolis now). thus box kite was formed in the manner it is today. After about a year of preparation, we are now ready to play shows. Look out for bulletins soon! I hope you will like what you hear when you hear it.*last update 6/27/07
