Meeting... The Kavaliers

The fabulous quintet from Doncaster are certainly making a name for themselves very quickly! They know where they are going and are definitely determined to get there. The band are managed by Rachel Brown/Northern Exposure, have recently done a live recording of their track 'In Control' and have an upcoming gig in Sheffield raising money for 'Musicians Against Homelessness'. I was fortunate,to be able to have a quick chat with the band in between that rather busy schedule!!

Evening lads! What would you say is your biggest motivation to keep making music?

Matt: I'd say our biggest motivation is the reaction we get from people who listen to our music,when someone tells you a song you wrote means something to them. That's one of the best feelings in the world!

What message would you give to your 17 year old selves?

M: Buy every Beatles album now instead of in 3 years! And get your head down learning your craft, no ones gonna serve it to you,you've gotta go and get it.

Yeah I completely agree. Having silly shows like X Factor send out the wrong message about hard grafting. What is coming up for you that you're geared up about?

M: Couldn't agree more with the X Factor comment! Giving kids the message that waiting in line for hours at the leisure centre to be judged by millionaires is the way to become an artist.

Jordan: We’ve recently recorded a single (The Right Thing) along with a video, it's due to be released in January and we're buzzing for everyone to hear it.

What's one thing you've watched on TV this year that you'd highly recommend?

M: We've lost hours to 'Stranger Things'. Well into that!

Same here! I had to watch season 2 twice, totally blew my mind! Hope they do one more. Superb acting. What is one goal you have in mind that you want to reach next year?

M: It's just next level! We're really keen to get onto some good festivals, I can't wait to have huge crowds experience our songs with us.

What's your funniest memory among you, so far this year?

M: We're constantly pissing ourselves laughing so we'd be here all night trying to narrow it down to just one (And most of them the public aren't ready for!)

I can imagine! Well combined with your talent and great management, no doubt you'll be doing at least 1 or 2 festivals next year! So, who would you love to collaborate or tour with ideally?

Jordan: We'd love to tour with The Twang as we're massive fans of theirs and we spent our formative years listening to them. Plus I reckon they might be able to keep up with us after gigs.

What new bands have you discovered this year,and really gotten into?

M: We recently got into PLANET, Hockey Dad are cool too. They’ve both got a DMA's vibe about them.

I think it's surreal,but very cool if you get to meet or work with someone that was influential while growing up. What's your personal highlight of the year so far?

M: Starting to work with Northern Exposure management without a shadow of a doubt! It's starting to grow since we started with them so we're very excited for the future!

The most ridiculous,but funny thing you've read or heard this year?

M: Noel Gallagher trying to justify his cape wearing scissors player on Jools Holland! No contest!

Catch out what The Kavaliers are up to here!

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