By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong funk outfit The Kite Machine is flying with a new single and gigs in Melbourne, Sydney and their hometown lined up.
The tight-as-a-drum three piece group have been working hard on their sound and its shows in the new release Charlotte.
“Our philosophy is that it’s worth putting in the time and effort into it to make sure we get the quality we want,” guitarist Levi Anderson observed.
And the approach seems to be working, with the band receiving radio airplay, including hitting number one on Triple J Unearthed, rave reviews and lots of social media hits.
“We’ve got a great fan base in Geelong, which is fantastic. When we wanted to film our live DVD we got such a good crowd,” Anderson said.
The lens captures their infectious energy as the band performs its electric live show to a packed house at The Studio in Geelong.
“But now we want to push it out. Our goal this year is to develop a Melbourne fan base,” Greenwood said.
The Kite Machine is destined to be Geelong’s next exciting music export, taking its funky but loud and ballistic shows on the road.
“We take pride in being a great live band. When we write our songs we are writing for our live shows,” Levi said.
The band has been though some evolutions but has settled as a three-piece with drummer Kane Sherriff and bassist Liam Brennan.
The additions enable The Kite Machine to soar with vocals over a tight groove and manic riffs as the band’s signature sound.
The Kite Machine embarks on a national tour to celebrate the release of new single Charlotte, playing Geelong’s Workers Club on 17 June.
