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Sunday, November 22, 2009 

Category: Music
Reggae Press Release                                                                                    Date: 11/19/09
 
Queen Omega Trinidad’s Reggae Empress and David Kirton from Barbados. 
 


Hot Reggae Fire and Cool Green Camouflage w/ a Southern Caribbean Flavor coming to your town this December, when two of its brightest stars head towards the Pacific Northwest bringing each their individual Island’s mystique. Queen Omega and David Kirton, two artists that offer a combination of live energy that will ward off the chill of winter in the clubs and festivals.
 
Queen Omega’s newest single ‘Footsteps’ released on I-Grade Records is heading for the culture Reggae charts and Kirton’s ‘Green Camouflage’ video just entered the California Music Video Charts at No. 81. Headliner Queen Omega is part of the movement of young conscious female Reggae artists who refused to brand themselves as sex objects and have earned a high level of respect from the community, resurrecting the status of women to Queens, the givers of life and teachers of the youth. Her writing is filled with roots and reality themes proclaiming her love of Rastafari and embracing its life style. Powerful soulful singing in a Singjay style, on point delivery and conscious lyrics earned Queen Omega slots on numerous shows and festivals worldwide. This tour gives her fans an opportunity to experience the Queen’s music up close and personal.
 


David Kirton’s unique sound has been gaining momentum gathering fans and accolades along the way. This year he won Barbados Reggae artist of the year and added it to video and song of year. With numerous performances, Reggae on the River, South-by-South West, Spirit of Unity Tour, three albums and a US tour with the late great Culture on his list of musical accomplishments David Kirton promises  to bring an unexpected element to the show. Song and video for hit single “Green Camouflage,” a true reggae anthem embodying the best of the old rhythms and new expressions, which can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PyNroAyxYA. Both artists will be backed by the popular Million 7 Crew band out of the San Francisco Bay Area.
 
Something fresh, hot and totally cool…..coming to the Pacific NorthWest:

  Dates                               City                            Venue                                 Event
Dec. 10th               Seattle, WA              Nectar                            Culture Yard Presents
Dec. 11th              Eugene, OR              Wow Hall              Conscious Production’s 10 year Anniversary
Dec. 12th              Portland, OR              2410 Club              Winter Harvest Festival
Dec. 13th              Eureka, CA              Red Fox Tavern              Wishbone Presents
 

Both artists can be found on line:
www.myspace.com/QueenOmega   and               www.davidkirton.com
 
 
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Friday, March 13, 2009 
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 

Category: Music
Remember the Camouflage!

This March while most Barbadian's will be flying kites David Kirton will be flying the Barbadian flag high in Austin Texas at the annual South by South West (SXSW) Music Conference.


During the
past two decades, the South by Southwest Music and Media
Conference has earned a reputation as the premier showcasing
opportunity in America for acts on the cusp of breaking into the
mainstream. For artists like David Kirton from independent labels, SXSW has leveled
the playing field, building critical word-of-mouth that is as
valuable as any major-label marketing budget. The New York Times said "SXSW is still a place where record label scouts see bands and
make deals. But it is also, for many more performers, a hub for
operating outside the recording business.... It could be finding a
European distributor for a self-released album or the offer of a
Midwestern college tour instead". This

conference is a reminder of how many professionals it takes to turn an
amateur band into a popular MP3. Here, "behind the scenes" is the
scene: the place is packed with publicists, a&r, bloggers,
reviewers, managers, booking agents, marketing teams and even a few
old-fashioned radio D.J.s. Companies such as Quick Silver, Sony
Erickson, Rolling Stone Magazine, Blender and Vibe  and media giants
BBC and NPR  Radio set up shop in Austin for the week.   The one thing
they all have in common is that they are seeking new music. This is a
big part of what makes SXSW tick and work for artists like David
Kirton.  David Kirton will perform in two showcases a  "Music Stimulus Party"
being held on Friday March 20th  being at The Parish on 6th Street and
the second holding a prime time venue and slot at the popular Flamingo
Cantina on Saturday, March 21st  at 9.pm.  
International interest in SXSW began in 1989 due to many Austin, Texas
and American-based bands finding their first success in Europe.
Conversely, there was a lot of interest from SXSW registrants in the
international bands who came to perform. SXSW now has offices in
Ireland, Germany, Australia and Japan who help bring SXSW registrants
to Austin. The music event has grown from 700 people in 1987 to nearly
10,000 people.  At SXSW Kirton will be accompanied by his management,
PR, Booking and radio team and his music director Andre Jonson.

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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 

Category: Music
David Kirton retained the honor of being called 'Reggae Artist of the Year' at the Barbados Music Awards 2009.  The evenings Divas including Grammy and Golden Globe winner Regina Bell and Soca Queen Alison Hinds held the spot light, but, when the Reggae category was announced out came the Green Camouflage. Kirton was awarded the BMA by his peers based on the success of his currant album Time for Change, released by Barbadian Record label Bird's Eye Music and distributed by Universal Music in Canada and Right Recordings in the UK. Kirton set a brisk pace with this album. He is quick to say that this album was all about evolving his sound, position and scope, working with noted producers Chris Allman, Van Gibbs and De Red Boyz to capture and realize the final 11 track selected. National College Campus Radio Review Canada stated 'Kirton has written songs with intelligent and grabbing lyrics that listeners can relate to on many levels.  He then wraps them in some serious booty-shakin' rhythms, and a shimmy of urban flavor that would be at home in any dance club.' The UK's Sunday Mercury wrote 'the new album from Barbadian balladeer Kirton has the crossover appeal to break him big in the mainstream pop charts.' The Mercury went on to compare Kirton's style to Michael Jackson, Craig David, and UB40.  Three music videos, each one unique and individual  all help Kirton's cause. They exposed his fans to Kirton's home land, Barbados, in his Time for Change video directed by Sundance and Pulitzer winner Tom Kruger, gathered celebrities and artists together for the highly creative  Free to Fly that charted at 6 on the MTV Much Music Top 10 and did not leave out the Caribbean beauties in BMA Best video & Reggae song of year 08  Green Camouflage. The eclectic mix he assembles not only applies to his sound that has been described as a hybrid of pop - rock and reggae but venues  with 2008 seeing performance at The Royal Chelsea Flower Show, Virgin Atlantic Music Festival, Fashion has no Borders, Toronto and The Midem World Travel Market, London. Kirton seems to be right on target with his plans for 2009, all ready in pre production of his forth album which is slated for release in fall and tours confirmed for Costa Rica in February and the United States in March it may be that David Kirton's Time For Change is now.

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David Kirton receiving Barbados Music Award Reggae Artist of Year 2009

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Monday, December 22, 2008 

Category: Music
Keep Voting for David Kirton Free to Fly.......You can vote
more than once..lets keep the Barbadian Independent music on the MTV Much Music charts..


http://www. muchmoremusic. com/top10/
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 
....David Kirton's  Free to Fly 7 on the MTV MuchMusic Top 10 video countdown!

Thanks to the steady voting efforts of  fans Free to Fly music video has made the MTV Top 10 Count Down... Right between Barbadian pop princess Rhianna and powerhouse Beyonce.. Keep Voting....You can vote more than once..lets keep the Barbadian Independent music on the charts..

1. Lady Gaga - Poker Face
2. Britney Spears - Womanizer
3. Pink - So What
4. Christina Aguilera - Keeps Getting Better
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
6. Rihanna f. Justin Timberlake - Rehab
7. David Kirton - Free To Fly
8. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
9. Theory Of A Deadman - All Or Nothing
10. State Of Shock - Best I Ever Had

http://www.muchmoremusic.com/top10/

Music meets art and screen in this unique music video expressing David Kirton's song 'Free to Fly' from his 'Time For Change' album released 2008 under Universal Music  / Right Recordings UK. The song was inspired by a bird's flight and speaks of personal freedoms, goals and the paths that take us there. The video takes you on a journey with a young dreamer who experiences intertwined visions and emotions while discovering himself. Paintings by noted Venice based painter / sculptor William Attaway  develop in real time and actor Gary Dourdan, who portrayed Warrick in hit TV series CSI  cameo's as the band. Music was Dourdan's first love and he often jams with Kirton when he is in Los Angeles so it is a natural progression to see him behind the drums and on the stand up bass. 'Free to Fly' was directed by then 19 year old film student Cutter Hoderine and his street eye added to Christopher Gallo's camera experience.

Watch Free to Fly music video on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hyySIk79x0

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Sunday, December 07, 2008 

Category: Music
MTV Much Music Top 10 and David Kirton Free to Fly music video

David Kirton's single Free To Fly has been added to MTV Much Music in Canada. The video has made the list for the Top 10 Countdown voting list and we need you to VOTE...... Just go to the MTV  web site via the link below and select David Kirton, Free to Fly along with 9 other songs for your Top 10 Video list. His check box is near the bottom of the list in the middle row.  With enough votes David Kirton Free to Fly could be featured as a Top 10 artist on MTV... we need you to VOTE as many times as you can..tell your friends.. put up the info on your facebook... link up and we can make this happen...
http://www.muchmoremusic.com/top10/

Music meets art and screen in this unique music video expressing David Kirton's song 'Free to Fly' from his 'Time For Change' album released 2008 under Universal Music  / Right Recordings UK. The song was inspired by a bird's flight and speaks of personal freedoms, goals and the paths that take us there. The video takes you on a journey with a young dreamer who experiences intertwined visions and emotions while discovering himself. Paintings by noted Venice based painter / sculptor William Attaway  develop in real time and actor Gary Dourdan, who portrayed Warwick in hit TV series CSI  cameo's as the band. Music was Dourdan's first love and he often jams with Kirton when he is in Los Angeles so it is a natural progression to see him behind the drums and on the stand up bass. 'Free to Fly' was directed by then 19 year old film student Cutter Hoderine and his street eye added to Christopher Gallo's camera experience.

Watch Free to Fly music video on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hyySIk79x0
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 
With his peace anthem song 'Green Camouflage' leading the way Barbadian singer songwriter David Kirton is making his mark on the United Kingdom. The UK Sunday Mercury said 'the new album from Barbadian balladeer Kirton has the crossover appeal to break him big in the mainstream pop charts'. Gauging the response to his recent performances and interviews, that break may be just a peace march away . Kirton just completed a successful promotional trip supporting the release of his award winning 'Time for Change' album under Right Recordings distribution in the UK. The promotion included numerous Live acoustic performances at a myriad of venues including The Midem World Travel Market held at The Excel, BBC Wales with presenter Alan Thompson, BBC Sheffeld, Suffolk, Northhampton and Birkshire and on Life FM with top female broadcaster, Lady Loy. British Armed Forces radio, broadcasted in over 20 countries, was not to be left out requesting  a live version of Green Camouflage, which was delivered by Kirton and his guitar accompanist / music director Andre Jonson. The Troy Bar in Hoxton, a regular venue for 'Reggae on Top' in London came to life on Kirton's first night in town with a surprise appearance from JC Lodge who joined him on stage for a soulful version of Marley's classic 'No Woman no cry'. They say the best is saved for last  and on this trip for David Kirton that was no exception, a well received showcase at  'Lets talk Live Music' at The Bedford earned him  a standing ovation from BBC London's Sadie Nine and ASCAP panelists in attendance. Kirton next event will be at the Barbados Music Awards 2009 where he has been nominated by his peers for Reggae Artist and Entertainer of the Year.  Kirton's UK tour was sponsored by Virgin Atlantic, Southern Rentals Barbados and The Barbados Tourism Authority.
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 
David Kirton has received two BMA nominations for 2009, Entertainer of year and Reggae artist of year. If you want to know about some other types of Barbadian Music search for any of the listed nominees and check them out. Soca, Reggae, Gospel ,Jazz, R & B, Pop ...Barbados has a lot going on for such a little rock..ty

The 2009 Barbados Music Awards Nominees

and the nominees are….

Male Entertainer of the Year

Buggy
Kirk Brown
Khiomal
Hal Linton
David Kirton

Female Entertainer Of The Year

Rihanna
Shontelle
Natahlee
Tarah
Ayana John
BMA Special Awards

Reggae Artist of the Year

Buggy
David Kirton
Seth Billy

Lifetime Achievement Award- Square One

International Lifetime Achievement Award- Regina Belle

Living Legend- Anthony Walrond

Award of Merit- Winston Jordan

Cornerstone Awards

Cornerstone- Ivory

Cornerstone- Wayne Poonka Willock

Cornerstone- Merle Niles

Cornerstone- Win Callendar
Best Collaboration

Tara and Blood- This Is Fete
Ayana John and LRG- Paper Chase
Janna and Rasheeda- Candy World
Rihanna and T.I.- Live Your Life
Ruby Tech and Damian Marvay- Hustle

Best New Artist

Justin King
Livii Franc
Stabby De Guard
Janna and Rasheeda
Toby Armstrong and Blues Explosion

Ragga / Mid- Tempo Soca Single of the Year

Wrong Gal- Red Plastic Bag
Natahlee- Sun To Sun
Krosfyah feat. Edwin Yearwood- Nah Missing Me
Justin King- Soaking Wet
Gorg- Tipsy

Soca (up-tempo) Single

Stabby- Go Stabby
Blood- That Is What I Talking Bout
Khiomal- Unleash De Beast
Edwin Yearwood- Handle Ya Business
Kirk Brown- Show Me

Best Social Commentary

Mr. Impact- Where Is My Country
Adrian Clarke- Put That In Ya Song
Red Plastic Bag- De Government Change
Sheldon Hope- How Much Longer
Classic- They Dun See

Soca / Calypso Album Of The Year

Soca 2008- South Central Management
Blood Ties- Redd Head Records
Loaded- Monsta Piece
More Fire Blazing- De Red Boys
Feeling Nas- Dwaintrobus

Best Non- Soca Compilation

Unpolished Underdogs- Triple E
Best Christmas Ever- CRS
Mojo Vibes- Lethal Studios



Gospel Artist of the Year

Paula Hinds
Lana Spooner
Hosia Hinds
Crystal Cummins- Beckles
Suzanne Dottin

Jazz Artist of the Year

Rosemary Phillips
David Ziggy Walcott
Marissa Lindsay
Black Clay Soil
Andre Woodvine

R&B / Soul Artist

Ayana John
Hal Linton
Shontelle
J-Co
Damian Marvay

Pop / Rock / Alternative Artist

Kite
Rihanna
Nexcyxx
Phillip 7
Toby Armstrong and Blues Explosion

R & B / Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Trezay
Ruby Tech
Fantom Dundeal
Nitro
Wizzurd

Song of the Year

Shontelle- T-Shirt
Rihanna- Disturbia
Edwin Yearwood- Nah Missing Me
Ayana John feat. LRG- Paper Chase
Rupee- Feet Donʼt Fail Me Now

Video of the Year Male

Krosfyah feat. Edwin Yearwood- Nah Missing Me
Buggy- Outside Lady
Kirk Brown feat. Danny Reid- Baby
Fantom Dundeal- One Minute
Khiomal- Start De Madness

Video of the Year Female

Tara- All Night
Rihanna- Disturbia
Shontelle- T-Shirt
Tejay- Chimmie Pappa
Rihanna- Take A Bow

Album of the Year

De Red Boys- More Fire Blazing
Krosfyah- Journey
Redd Head Records- Blood Ties
Dwain Anthrobus- Feeling Nas
Triple E- Unpolished Underdogs

Band of the Year

Strategy
Fully Loaded
Krosfyah
Massala
Nexcyxx

Producer of the Year

KB
Peter Coppin
De Red Boys
Radar
Anderson Armstrong

Songwriter of the Year

Answar
Edwin Yearwood
Stedson Red Plastic Bag Wiltshire
Janice Lady J Devonish
Chrystal Cummins- Beckles

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Monday, October 27, 2008 

Category: Music

DAVID KIRTON Time For Change (Right Recordings)

Oct 25 2008 by Paul Cole, Sunday Mercury

DAVID KIRTON

Time For Change (Right Recordings)

ALREADY a triple award-winner in the Caribbean, the new album from Barbadian balladeer Kirton has the crossover appeal to break him big in the mainstream pop charts. Songs such as Miss The Water and Sugar are R&B flavoured – imagine Craig David swaying to a sunshine beat – while Money boasts an old school disco beat, and the title track is UB40 style soca-pop. Things get more interesting, however, on peace anthem Green Camouflage, an irresistibly old-fashioned reggae song that could have been a Trojan track. Listen, too, for radio-friendly Michael Jackson-like ballad Free To Fly, a hit in the making. PC

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