Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis is a British band formed by the Durham siblings: Kitty, Daisy, and Lewis. The trio are accomplished multi-instrumentalists, collectively mastering instruments such as guitar, piano, banjo, lapsteel guitar, harmonica, double bass, ukulele, trombone, and accordion. Their musical style draws heavily from a diverse range of genres, including R&B, Swing, Jump blues, Country and Western, Blues, Hawaiian, and Rock 'n' Roll.

Band Members and Roles

Kitty Durham, the youngest sibling, primarily contributes vocals, drums, harmonica, ukulele, and guitar. Lewis Durham, the middle child, handles vocals, guitar, piano, banjo, lapsteel, and drums. He is also a collector and DJ of 78rpm records and established the band's home recording studio. Notably, the siblings eschew digital formats and computers in their recording process. Daisy Durham, the eldest, focuses on vocals, drums, and piano.

Career Highlights and Releases

The band is signed to the Sunday Best record label. Their second single, "Mean Son Of A Gun," a cover of Johnny Horton's 1950s hit, was released in multiple formats, including 45rpm, CD, and a limited edition 78rpm vinyl. The tracks were recorded in their home studio, with Lewis handling the vinyl mastering. Kitty, Daisy & Lewis have supported notable artists like Mika and Razorlight, performed on the main stage at Bestival in 2006, and played at Glastonbury in 2007. They have also been featured in Vogue and appeared on the children's television program Blue Peter.

Live Performances and Family Involvement

During live performances, their parents, Ingrid Weiss and Graeme Durham, join the band, playing double bass and guitar, respectively. Ingrid Weiss is a former drummer for the post-punk band The Raincoats.