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Kristen Ford

she done gone acoustic

About Me

Kristen Ford is a singer songwriter. She plays guitar, bass, keys, sings, making sounds with whatever she can. She has performed all across the east coast and throughout Chicago, sharing the stage with the likes of Erin Mckeown, Sonya Kitchell and Matthew Santos.Kristen Ford plays in the rock three piece Plaid on Plaid and is one half of Acoustic kooks Cookie RemainsHailing from Northampton, Massachusetts and with three years in Chicago, under her belt: Kristen will hit the road. The aim is to keep writing music, making noise and exploring her own voice, until she discovers whats next.For bookings and press contact: [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/6/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/kfochicago
Band Members: Kristen Ford, vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drum kit, keyboard, beatbox
Influences: Erin Mckeown, Ani Difranco, Jenny Owen Youngs, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Cat Power
Sounds Like: Space between dreams, coffee and reality
Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

SNOCAP music store: Digital Release

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Posted by Kristen Ford on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:45:00 PST

Kfo in DIVA magazine

Kristen was mentioned in the London based Lesbian magazine DIVA, they praised the singer songwriter stating "She effortlessly blends folk, rock and roots" Thanks DIVA! She's big in Europe.
Posted by Kristen Ford on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:01:00 PST

hipster?

Tonight I played a bar, I was worried about the age thing but it worked out fine. I was struck at how decent everyone else who played was, I mean no one was amazing but we were all decent and playing ...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:33:00 PST

New songs, new band, New Zealand!

Hi Everybody,I recently posted "happy holidays" (score for the jews, not another xmas song) and "bus stop soundtrack" on the myspace page. I'm learning harmonica which is the sexiest piece of mouth eq...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:33:00 PST

Not bad for a Tuesday

Today is totally a "Dear Diary" kind of night. I had a show at Guess Hookah, no big deal, it's the third time I've played there. I sent out a facebook invite and a text message to everybody I thought ...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:33:00 PST

The Cubs, Crackheads and luck in the city

Today started like so many other days...need caffeine, probably a shower...off to class. Back home and my neighbor gave me 4 cubs tickets, SCORE. Biked through scenic Cabrini Greens locked my bike and...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:18:00 PST

chicago booking

So I've got a show coming up on my birthday, its at a bar so I'm not actually old enough to get in, but I hope you all are!Just started doing some publicity with Julie Loyd. She calls her music wiggly...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:47:00 PST

Lo Siento Productions Promo

So the marketing machine that is Lo Siento is helping me promote an upcoming gig at Cafe Koko. Here's the press release. I hope to see you all there!..................FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEVENT: Krist...
Posted by Kristen Ford on Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:46:00 PST