Kingdom of Few

Artist Information

Biography

Kingdom of Few is the amalgamation of 4 distinct musical personalities in order to create a new sound and mood in the rock music world. For far too long the rock scene has been dying, Kingdom of Few hopes to be that spark that kick starts a new wave of music to take back the radio waves that once belonged to rock and roll.

Formed in March 2009, Kingdom of Few started off like any other band; playing everywhere they could quickly building a fan base and making contacts throughout the Calgary indie scene. Inspired by the rock music in the 80’s and 90’s, Kingdom of Few was able to write upbeat guitar driven songs that appeal to a wide range of music fans. Writing songs and playing live was the bands focus until they had enough to bank roll their debut EP CD. Starting in September 2010 at Music Centre Canada Recording Studio under the guidance of producer Johnny Gasparic, Kingdom of Few was able to record a 6 song EP that spanned the band’s diverse sound and style range. Released in August 2011 with 1000 CDs pressed and digital downloads available on iTunes the band was ready to start mass marketing themselves. Kingdom of Few released their first single “Rich Man” on January 23rd 2012, to 63 radio stations across Canada with the help of radio tracker Ray Cave of Music Solutions Inc. and digital music distributor Joe Wood of RDR Music.

Placing 1st in the 2012 Blind Beggar Original Music Showcase and winning the 2011 Rock 104.5 Star Search Competition has assured Kingdom of Few they are on the right path. The band has also been proud to lend their name and music to local charity events for causes such as: the MS Society, Boys & Girls Club, Calgary Food Bank and The Canadian Cancer Society.

Believers at radio:
CFJB Rock 95 Barrie, ON (#18 1/29/2012)
CFEX X92.9 Calgary, AB (#43 4/15/2012)
CFDV The Drive 106.7 Red Deer, AB
CJLS Wave 95.5 Yarmouth, NS
CKLM Goat 106.1 Lloydminster, AB
CKJX Rock 104.5 Olds, AB
CKRW Rush 96.1 Whitehorse, YK
CFXS The New 99.1 Wallaceburg, ON
CHWF The Wolf 106.9 Nanaimo, BC
CKRW Rush 96.1 Whitehorse, YK
CBC Radio 3 Sirius Channel 152

2012 Blind Beggar Original Music Showcase Champions
2011 Rock 104.5 Star Search Champions
2011 Blind Beggar Original Music Showcase Runner-up

Instrumentation

Curtis Butala - Lead Vocals
Alex Parks - Vocals, Bass Guitar
Reno Serani - Vocals, Guitar
John Clarke - Vocals, Drums

Discography

Kingdom of Few - EP (August 9th 2011)

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube Channel
• Reverbnation

Audio

• On The Corner
  Listen  
• Rich Man
  Listen  
• Take It Away
  Listen  
• Listen
  Listen  
• Looking for a Fight
  Listen  
• All Night Long
  Listen  
• Carpe Diem
  Listen  

Lyrics

• On the Corner
• Rich Man

Video

Rich Man & Long Way to the Top live at the Saddledome

Looking for a Fight

Photo Gallery

Press

• Kingdom of Few - EP Reviewed 2/10/12 [+ Show ]
  

  Kingdom of Few - Kingdom of Few EP Independent Depending on which side of the modern rock debate...Kingdom of Few - Kingdom of Few EP
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  Depending on which side of the modern rock debate you fall, Kingdom of Few might be the next champion of the genre or yet another generic impersonator. All the elements are on this 6 track EP to get them monster radio play on playlists stuffed, burrito-like, with progenitors Creed, Nickelback, Faber Driver, Seether, Theory of a Deadman, Default, et al:
  Big bombastic drums courtesy Johnny C, drop “D” guitar chugging and Slash-era guitar solos courtesy of Reno Serani, throbbing -200kz bone cracking bass lines from Alex Parks, and the requisite snarling, guttural sing-song throat emoting of Curtis Butala. Every predictable cliché is represented - doubled lead vocals (“On the Corner”), loud part/quiet part (“All Night Long”), guitar solo after second chorus, dueling guitar harmonies, anthemic gang backing vocals and the need to have every song break the time-length barrier (though “Rich Man” and “Take It Away” are 3:34 and 3:06 respectively). ? ?These are the very things that make people hate Nickelback. These are also the very things that make people LIKE Nickelback. Does Kingdom of Few “sound” like Nickelback? No. The material isn’t as slick; in fact, the songs have a more organic feel, less ProTools and Auto-tune and more balls-out ‘live’ essence. They’re dynamically more akin to nu-metal acts. Both “Listen” and “Looking For a Fight” are far more progressive than your average modern rock misogyny -fest. I’d be happy to see Kingdom of Few explore that direction on a full-length album and possibly drag this cut-and-paste alternative rock genre out of its stale doldrums. ? ?I declare the band champions of a NEW genre. Pay attention followers, there might be upheaval on your rock radio station one day soon.
  
  Jaimie Vernon

• Kingdom of Few Proves Rock Lives On! (July 11th 2011) [+ Show ]
  

  Kingdom of Few takes the raw, sexual energy of Buckcherry, and radio friendly tracks of Hinder, adds...Kingdom of Few takes the raw, sexual energy of Buckcherry, and radio friendly tracks of Hinder, adds a touch of causal cool, creating their own vibe. Frontman, Curtis Butala oozes confidence and sex appeal on stage, while bassist Alex Parks enjoys his “wireless” freedom, often mingling through the crowd; then there’s Reno Serani, the man with the magic fingers on guitar and John Clarke backing it all up on the drum kit,. The allure of a Kingdom of Few show the unique laid back mood, combined with high energy guitar driven rock that gives them an “every man” appeal. Ladies .. beware Curtis’ charms, and men .. prepare to fist pump when Kingdom of Few take the stage - this is a band you both can enjoy!
  
  Shannon Ambrose, Chief Managing Editor, The PORTAL Magazine

Setlist

"On the Corner"
"All Night Long"
"River"
"Listen"
"Looking for a Fight"
"Take it Away"
"Live & Die"
"Darkside"
"Nothing's Free"
"Rich Man"
"Ride"
"Who I Am"
"Litterbug"
"Delorean"
"Carpe Diem"
(All songs written by Kingdom of Few)

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