Born in Pontefract.
Grew up in Doncaster.
Lives in Sheffield.
Puts on gigs.
Tries to be good. 

Former singer/guitarist with The Rainy Day Club, guitarist with The Payroll Union, and all round maker of music.

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Active between 2002 and 2012, Sheffield's THE LETTER specialised in widescreen rock action and released one album 'Unknown Failures' before disbanding. They reunited for a one off gig in 2017 and the members have been in various music projects ever since. Here lie THE LETTER, listen up and weep for your loss!

Graham, a member of rock band Fallen Trees, is also currently working with Luzon Valley Fearless and Paul Littlewood’s solo material, as well as playing on sessions for electronic band Pulselovers, who are close to finishing their third studio album, soon to be released on the Castles in Space label.
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LUZON VALLEY FEARLESS
“It says a lot these days to go with a less is more approach ... not to mention being able to say a lot with it. And that’s what Luzon do. Lean and filler free, steering an earthy, rustic core through their songs that not only gives them a sharp focus, but ties their sound to a bigger picture. Indie rock, alt-country, psychedelia … Luzon Valley Fearless finds the spot where they meet and fill that common ground" 
- Sunrise Ocean Bender Records

“An alt-country trip into psychedelia, returning you back to earth forever changed” 
- Anklebreka Records

THE FAREWELL STATE are a ragged glory quartet with ear-worm melodies and emotional alt-rock soul. 

It ain't always pretty but it's usually tuneful.

A home for orphaned songs written over the last 25 years, JUNKBOND is the new project from Simon Roberts (The Letter/The Farewell State) and showcases those tunes that never made it into bands over the years.

Now armed with debut album 'Spring The Locks', Simon is paying back the debt owed to these long standing songs.

Lummox is my Number 8 of 2004. Most played on my i-pod too. Especially on long tube journeys when I've had to much red wine and I'm feeling wistful. ……..Gideon Coe BBCRadio6.

It's taken a further 10 years for idiot son to contemplate releasing the follow up.

It hurts.

“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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