The Murder Mile

Taken from Richard Kitson's new album Hermit Hill.

Riley's Ghost

Track taken from Richard Kitsons debut album "Home and Dry".

MY LOVE

Track taken from Richard Kitsons debut album "Home and Dry". www.richardkitson.co.uk

ROBIN HOOD'S BAY

“Richard Kitson has quietly emerged as one of the best guitar pickers of his generation; one who marries blues and folk styles into a fresh new sound.” Folk Radio UK

"When I grow up I want to play guitar like Richard Kitson." Otis Gibbs

“Richard Kitson delivers authentic blues with a Yorkshire charm and self depreciating humour, belying the ease with which he plays. Top performer!” Martin Bedford - Honey Bee Blues Club

In 2014 Folk Radio UK described Richard Kitson as ‘one of the best guitar pickers of his generation’. Kitson has earned this reputation over a decade of honing his skills both as a solo acoustic performer and occasional band leader. Kitson’s love of the blues began when he heard the song ‘Bye Bye Bird’ by Sonny Boy Williamson II not long after he started teaching himself to play the harmonica at the age of eleven. A desire to learn the guitar soon followed. After pestering his parents for an acoustic guitar they relented and by the age of fourteen he was teaching himself to play under the influence of Bob Dylan, Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Rory Gallagher and Mississippi John Hurt. These musicians (among many others) helped Kitson develop his fingerstyle and slide guitar playing alongside his original song writing.

From 2001 Kitson began honing his performing skills in Sheffield folk clubs and other venues in and around South Yorkshire, often supporting established touring artists such as Wilko Johnson, Otis Gibbs, Peggy Seeger and John Tamms. In a typical set Kitson can be found playing classic country and delta blues covers by the likes of his aforementioned influences alongside his self-penned folk/blues style songs. A skilled raconteur, Kitson often embellishes his sets with humorous links and background stories to his songs.


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