Kristen Ford was born in April 1987 in Ohio. She has since lived in 6 states, most recently in Chicago, Illinois and Boston, Massachusetts. Playing out and about for the past 5 years, Kristen has written slews of songs, performed across the globe and released 3 full length records, Most Recently "The Grindstone" self produced and released September 2011, "Alone, Together" 2010 produced by the one woman band phenom, Audrey Ryan. Her debut "Filthy Nasty" in 2008 on Many Doors Records, produced by June Millington and Lee Madeloni.

Yearly moves, changes in geography and a personality "like talking to a child with ADHD", Kristen has been hailed as having "no easy way to categorize the music, the real deal" and a "musical cuisinart", Kristen plays everything from Reggae to Country to Folk to Pop on a handful of instruments, guitar, ukulele, piano and beatbox. Energy binds her eclectic tastes together and makes the live show a must see.

Over the past 3 years the Kristen Ford Band has changed membership but consists of Drums, Upright Bass, dueling guitars and violin. Band members add to vocal harmonies and fill up the stage with grooves. While each show is a little different, you can be sure the songs will shine as bright or brighter than the record, with energy bursting at the seams.

Averaging 100+ shows a year, Kristen Ford loves to perform, solo or with a band, on tour or at home, at a show or just an open mic.
Keep your eyes and ears open.

Players have included:Kirsten Lamb, Paul Hendrick, Mark Gill, Lee Madeloni (bass) Ariel Bernstein, Sarah Icklan, Ann Van Marter, Braden Selsback, Peter Bertrand (drums) Ophir Degany, Curtis Killian, Hugh McGowan, Noah Maltsberger, Colin Kelly, June Millington (lead guitar), Kara Kulpa (violin) Valerie Thompson (cello) Keith Hollis (Piano/Organ) Audrey Ryan (Squeeze Box, Violin, Percussion, Vocals), Anna Rae, Naia Kete, Abbie Barrett (Vocals).

Kristen and her band have played with artists such as Sonya Kitchell, Matthew Santos, Erin Mckeown, Naia Kete, The Pussy Pirates, The Rex Complex, Abbie Barrett, Bear Motor, Baker London and many more,

In venues such as Church, The Middle East, TT the Bears, (Boston) The Empty Bottle, The Red Line Tap, Reggies (Chicago) Googies, Sidewalk Café, The Annex, Vox Pop (NYC), Café Coco, Windows (Nashville), Black Water Hatties, Flying Monkey (Hunstville) 400 Bar (Minneapolis) The Frequency (Madison) Club Havana, Bernies (Columbus) The Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh) The LAB (Asheville) The Space (Detroit) Art Bar (Milwaukee) Raven Lounge (Philadelphia) Wonderroot (Atlanta) BigFoot (Portland OR), Club Q (Reykjavik Iceland) Parihaka Peace Festival (Auckland, New Zealand) Hudson Valley Pride Festival, Southern Maine Pride Festival, Rockfest, and too many fond memories to mention.

You can hear/see/interact at the following websites:

http://kristenfordband.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/KristenFordBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/kristenford
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/KristenFord

PRESS:

“When Chi-town Musical cuisinart Kristen Ford decided to adopt Boston as her new stomping grounds, we were pumped to have her, and all 17 genres she manages to play at once…delight in her take on acoustic disco”
-The Weekly Dig July 2010

“For those who don’t know about Kristen Ford, her music is a blend of rock, folk and reggae with sexy sprinkles on top.”
Cul de Sac Magazine ..July 2010

“Filthy Nasty” is easily one of the most promising debut albums I have heard in a long time. This Kristen Ford is a real rocker…There is no easy was to categorize the music of Kristen Ford. All of this musical diversity is what makes Filthy Nasty so appealing. Add to that striking melodies, the strong musicianship and her honest direct lyrics, and you’ve got the real deal.”
- The Greenfield Recorder February 2009

“To speak to Kristen Ford is like talking to a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ford never settles on one genre, dabbling in folk, rock, disco and reggae.”
- The Huntsville Times, April 2009

“An unexpected, eye catching blend…music is a fusion of varying elements, like heavy guitars and dance beats… creates music that speaks to everyone: gay, straight, black, white, whatever. [Kristen Ford] strives to be a new breed of rock.”
- Windy City Times April 2008

“Sounds like she was born with a Guitar in her hand. A Multi-instrumentalist with dozens of songs under her belt, she effortlessly glides between pop, rock and roots.”
- Diva Magazine October 2007

“She’s an ambitious girl, who plays guitar and records as a solo artist. Her live sets are never boring… this is how a girl with a guitar builds a fan base”
- Columbia Chronicle December 2006

Kristen Ford
312 450 9343
www.kristenfordmusic.com
www.twitter.com/kristenfordband

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