The Knife & Fork Band

FERGIE’S SAT. MAY 19th w/the WAYWARD WIND

On Sat May 19th we return to Fergie’s Pub -the the site of many KFB shows of yesteryear.  We start with a short set at 10PM SHARP! and will be followed by the Wayward Wind, and after they finish we’ll retake the stage for a second set.  The Wayward Wind is led by Rick Henderson, formerly of the Wipeout Gang, the Chowderheads, Emma, Eltro and more. They will be great and we’re excited to hear them!

FRI MAY 4th @ MIDTOWN SCHOLAR, HARRISBURG PA

On Fri May 4th we make our first ever trip to the independent bookstore arts venue the Midtown Scholar in Harrisburg PA. The show starts at 8PM and we will be sharing the stage with roots-rockers/bluegrassers Herb and Hanson.  The Midtown Scholar is a stunning two story space where we hope to see you in May.  Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA.

RETURN TO ALLEN THEATRE

On Sat November 19th at 8PM we return to beautiful and historic Annville, PA for another show at MJ’s Coffeehouse next to the Allen Theatre. We’ll be playing two long sets and hope to see you.  MJ’s Coffeehouse @ the Allen Theatre, 36 East Main St, Annville, PA.

KFB @ GOLDSTAR PARK

We had a great time last Thursday at the annual summer music in the park series at Gold Star Park, 6th & Wharton Sts South Philadelphia, sponsored by the Friends of Goldstar Park.

TRIP TO TACONY WITH THE BEN VAUGHN COMBO

It was a thrill to share a stage with the Ben Vaughn Combo again in April and to get to see the Speedwells for the first time at the historic Tacony Music Hall. We especially liked it when Ben would throw hubcaps at drummer Seth Baer. There was a video of the show but it vanished.

FERGIE’S WITH JOHN TRAIN

John Train generously invited us to the cozy confines of Fergie’s Pub to play at their regular Friday happy hour shindig last week. If you haven’t been you’re really missing something great. Bring the whole family.

KFB @ STAGE ON HERR, HARRISBURG MIDTOWN ARTS CENTER

While we’ve played many shows in Central PA, we’ve never played in Harrisburg proper.   On Sat May 7th at 9PM we make our first trip to the amazing Stage on Herr -a great venue within the huge former jewish community center reborn as an arts venue and studio spaces.  We will be joined by State College’s Black Coffee.  268 Herr St Harrisburg, PA 17102.

OUTDOORS IN GERMANTOWN

Two weeks ago we spent a beautiful afternoon with our friends Hank’s Cadillac playing for the Cooperative nursery school in Germantown.  Dominic Hilton was very nice and took video of everything.

KFB ON WVIA

The KFB’s recent overnight live session with George Graham of WVIA FM (Scranton-Wilkes Barre-Hazelton) was broadcast on June 30th as part of the Homegrown Series.  Two tracks from this session can be heard at the KFB myspace.

EP FROM MINER ST IN THE CAN

In 2008 we finished recording 3 songs at Miner Street in Phila.  Rough mixes are at the KFB myspace, along with 3 songs finished at Miner St winter 07.  “Paradox” includes a cameo on guitar by Phila musician/artist Tim Bowen (the Boneheads, Tim Bowen & the Crystal Ball Breakers) who wrote the song.  “Hell” features George Shirley’s first lead vocal ever committed to tape (could become a real collectors item!) In 2011 we hope to add a few more #s and bundle all tunes recorded at Miner St into something for you, and your friends.  Check it out!

WORLD CAFE LIVE WITH ALL THE WILD WONDERS

On November 10th we joined 6 other acts in celebrating the release of All The Wild Wonders at the World Cafe Live.  We played 4 songs, including “My Own Good Time” where we were joined by 4 KFB kids onstage.

ALL THE WILD WONDERS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN W/DIABETES FOUNDATION

We’re excited to be a part of “All the Wild Wonders,” a CD of kids/family music to benefit the Children With Diabetes Foundation.  Artists include They Might Be Giants, Trout Fishing In America, Sara Hickman, Willy Porter, Joanie Bartels, John Flynn, the Tell-Alls, Hank’s Cadillac and more.  We contributed “In My Own Good Time” which features Declan Murphy (8 yrs old), Ellis Kelsey and Myles Klapkowski (both 7 yrs old).  This project was put together by Kim Alexander (formerly of WXPN, currently member of the band Hank’s Cadillac) after her daughter was diagnosed with Type One diabetes.  60% of the proceeds from the purchase of this CD will go to the Children With Diabetes Foundation, while the other 40% will go to the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  ”All The Wild Wonders” can be purchased here.