I'm playing the wonderful Cheltenham Underground show in Cheltenham this weekend (17th Sept 2016) alongside my great and talented friend Fiona Bevan! 

And then I am supporting The Blow Monkeys in Hartlepool for the brilliant event MusicVcancer on the 1st October.

Both shows are now SOLD OUT. 

I hope if you got tickets if you were able to come. 

If you are London based, or happen to be around this way. 
My third and probably last show of the year will be in The Vestry (in the grounds of St Giles in the Fields Church).
If you would like to come, there are Early Bird tickets available at the moment.

Note - Half of the tickets have already sold (and it's over a month away) so if you would like to come, grab a ticket today! 
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Tix - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/374505

Much love, 
Kal xx

Oh hello there! :) 

I thought I would update you on where I am, what I've been doing, and why I've been so quiet of late. ...

At the beginning of 2016 I was determined to get my album finished.
It was meant to be an EP (well that's what I crowdfunded for) but as time was ticking away and slipping away from me,  I decided it would be nicer to do an album, and maybe better for people who have been waiting such a long time for a release.
Better 10 songs than 4 songs right!! 

So with my new found gung-ho 2016 spirit (aren't New Years great for that!!)
I set the wheels in motion.

I even provisionally booked a great venue for a summer release. And started planning, planning, planning!

What I wasn't expecting was other factors to come into play, and de-rail my plans. Various things, physical health stuff which was driving me to distraction..., the busy schedule of my producer to the point where he wasn't sure if he had the time to finish the album, stuff just happened, or didn't for that matter.  

But it was a good lesson to learn, just because I am ready, doesn't necessarily mean the stars will align....

So for a moment, I wasn't even sure if the album would get finished....

But....

Then....

Everything was ok again. (Touch wood)

So album recording was back on.

And I'm so grateful. 

Realising that a summer release was unrealistic at that stage, I just decided that getting it finished well was more important than rushing a release because I was afraid of what people might think with it taking such a long time. 

Once I settled into the thought to just let it be, and create something wonderful, we got a lot done.

We decided to re-record all my vocals and guitars in a top notch studio (on mics worth thousands of pounds) and it was well worth it, you can really hear the difference. And we added bits and pieces in, and took bits and pieces out.
We also recorded more songs.
Which felt really good. 

Where we are now is - we are going to re-record 'Get Out Of My Head' or as some people like to spell it 'Get Outta My Head' ;)
The version we recorded a while ago is cool (And you never know, I might release it too) but I felt like we could do better.
So we are in discussions of how we want it to sound at the moment. And that's what I'm concentrating on. 

I'm feeling really good about the release. I really am. I'm actually pretty excited, and I'm not really one to be excited. 

At the beginning of the year, I also said to myself that I didn't want to play very many gigs till I finished the album.
I've just looked on SongKick, and apparently I've only done 5 shows so far this year...
Boy was I serious about not gigging!! :O
Feels weird, and a part of me is like, that's probably the least amount of shows I have done in one year in the last 10 years..... But sometimes you need a break....

So at the moment, I'm just looking towards 2017, and having a busy year. 2016 is just a planning, finishing album, and getting ready. 

I hope that's all cool, and maybe I will see you at some of the rare live shows I have left this year. (I have a little unplugged acoustic headline show in London on Friday 21st Oct, - 'Live in the Vestry', Tickets available here (Limited number)
- https://www.wegottickets.com/event/374505 ).

​Otherwise, hopefully see you in 2017.

Much love, 
Kal. xx

Hello! 

I'll be hosting the next series of my WLS events (you can learn more about them on the 'We Love Shows' tab when you click on 'Menu on this site). 

I've curated 'We Love Spring 2016' and will be showcasing 3 very talented acts that I think deserve more recognition, and it will all be happening in the beautiful St Giles in the Fields Church, in central London (on Denmark Street!) on Friday 18th March 2016. 

There's a bar in the venue, delicious cake from The Bubble Bakers, and a really friendly and wonderful atmosphere. 
And I will be there hosting, and making sure everyone is having a lovely time :) 

Head over to the ticket page, and scroll down and you will see more info about the acts - Zoe Konez + Abandoman + Emma McGrath -
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Tickets - www.billetto.co.uk/welovespring2016

I hope I will see you there? xxx

I curate and host music nights in London four times a year (and sometimes Festival stages too).
I decided to bill myself at the 1 year anniversary of these nights in St Giles in the Fields Church on Friday 11th Dec 2015.
Also on the bill were my talented friends Fiona Bevan & Bryde (Sarah Howells). 
It was a really beautiful and special night, and it was Sold Out, which made it all the more special!!

Maybe you can come to one sometime? 

The next WLS event will be on Friday 18th March 2015 in St Giles in the Fields Church. I'll be hosting & curating.
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Tickets on sale now! - https://billetto.co.uk/welovespring2016  

​It was lovely news to get an email from Reverb Nation last night to say that I'm in their Top 40 charts! 

Kal
xx

P.S - Since getting ready to post this, I've climbed to Number 34! :) 

OXJAM Presents...an #AshleighAshley and #bookabeat production.

LIVE acts:
Viktoria Modesta 
Z-star 
Kal Lavelle 
Raheme Bakare 
Yrsa Daley Ward (Spoken Word)

Attendies will be treated to cakes & free cocktails on arrival and you'll have the chance to win some fantastic prizes!
​
This event at The Roof Gardens is to raise money for OXFAM.

Open till 2am

Get tickets online (link Below): 10GBP (15GBP on the door).
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/334381

The Great Eastern presents in association with Portal Voice & Data Ltd
​Kal Lavelle live in St Andrews Church, Norwich. 

Headliner - Kal Lavelle 
Support from Lee Gordon & Soham De

All profits will support Norfolk based charity Musical Keys; supporting those with disabilities and additional needs across East Anglia.
For more information, visit www.musicalkeys.co.uk

TICKETS AVAILABLE (£8 Adv) - 
https://thegreateastern.yapsody.com/event/index/20433/kal-lavelle-lee-gordon-soham-de

Can't wait to play The Shop Sessions at The Cycle Junction next week on Thursday 25th June 2015! 
It's one of my favourite gigs to play. Mike and his lovely family create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and they care so much about music and putting on great shows.
Also, it's always so well attended, this one actually sold out with nearly a month to go!!
Thanks a million if you bought a ticket, and if you missed out, don't worry, hopefully I will be back that way soon. xxxxx

TICKETS AVAILABLE - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/308756

Kal Lavelle headlines the beautiful The Cinnamon Club, Manchester (Altrincham) on Friday 12th June 2015. 

It's an all female line-up. Also on the bill - Jess Thristan & LizzieJane!

Kal Lavelle is an Irish born singer songwriter, now living in London. 
The Sunday Mirror have listed her as a 'One to Watch' and Ed Sheeran took her on tour in both the UK & Ireland. 
Kal Lavelle's EP 'Shivers' went Top 5 in the iTunes 'Singer Songwriter' Chart, and the single was iTunes 'Single Of The Week' in the UK (downloaded 60,000 times). Additionally, she entered the Top 10 singer songwriter charts in Japan, Netherlands and Belgium. 
Kal's track the 'The Ocean' features on the UK playlist of Pret A Manger, the song also features on Perez Hilton's POP UP #2 Album (released in the USA & Canada). Perez describes her music as “Exquisitely beautiful & raw”. 
Watch out for her new album, which is due for release in 2015. 
Previous supports to - Ed Sheeran, Bastille, Paper Aeroplanes, Lucy Spraggan. 
Find out more details from www.kallavelle.com

Jess Thristan has had an exciting couple of years. From releasing her first EP "Side By Side" at the beginning of 2014 and reaching #8 on the Singer-Songwriter iTunes charts, between Ed Sheeran and Jake Bugg, to signing a sync and publishing deal with the esteemed A&G Sync. 
Jess released her debut single "Little Bird" in October 2014 and it gained fantastic support from Clare Balding on her Good Morning show on BBC Radio 2. Clare also invited Jess into BBC Radio 2 to perform a live session.
Jess' debut album will be released in 2015. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2QVxARNxGs

LizzieJane is a Altrincham's based sassy singing/songwriting young lady. She's made several appearances at The Cinnamon Club before, with her fanbase growing every time. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoaAU1SPg-4

Tickets available now - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/308756

A lovely lady called Sophia Lopes asked me to play a charity gig she was organising in South London. 

I played it tonight, and it was lovely. All her hard work payed off, being an event organiser, when you haven't done it before is extremely stressful, but she was brilliant and handled it with grace.

The Audience were lovely too and it was really nice to meet people after I played, thats my next best favourite thing to do. 

My NEXT GIG will be in Montreux Jazz cafe in Harrods (third floor) on Saturday 28th March 2015 (a late afternoon gig, 1 hour set, 4.30pm-5.30pm, Free in!) 


Maybe see you there! More details on that HERE.

xx

I'm pleased to announce my next music WLS showcase night 'WE LOVE SPRING' in St Giles in the Fields Church (central London) will be on FRIDAY 27th MARCH 2015!


TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!