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The following is a useful guide to the world of Beat Kerfew and all the shiny sparkly things inside it.
Band Information
Who are Beat Kerfew?
Beat Kerfew consist of: Stu Calder (Drums), Rich Fuller (Vocals, Effects, Keyboards), John Harvey (Guitar, Rice Shaker), Neil Robinson (Guitar, Effects), James Fuller (Bass, Dirty Bass)
Why Kerfew and not Curfew?
The name Beat Kerfew was born form a chicken shaped wooden object covered in words called the “Word Chicken”. Two words were randomly picked Beat Kerfew. Kerfew spelt with a K, the American way.
How did it all begin?
Beat Kerfew began in the summer of 2000, after Stu, John, Jot and Neil stared jamming under the influence of beer. The improvised melodies sounded good. Later the same year Rich joined on vocals and Keyboards and Beat Kerfew continue with that line up to this very day.
Is John Gay?
No John is not gay.
Who’s the stand in bass player we’ve seen?
The stand in Bass player is a guy called Chris Murphy from a band called Glue. He stood in for James a few times last year.
What equipment do Beat Kerfew use?
Stu – Remo Drum kit, Zildidjan Cymbals and 2B sticks.
Rich – Yamaha Keyboard, Yamaha Effects Box and a microphone.
John – Fender Jagstang and a Trace Elliot Amp and Head.
Neil – Korg Synthesizer, Yamaha Keyboard Acoustic Guitar and Fender Amp
Jot – Gibson Thunder Bird Bass, Trace Elliot Commando Amp Head and Sunn Bass Cab.
Have the Members of Beat Kerfew ever been in other bands?
Yes they all have at one time or another,
Stu and Rich used to be in a band called Waster.
John was in a band called The Janet Theory.
Neil is also in a band called Glue.
Jot used to be in a band called Jellicoe.
How do I get in touch with Beat Kerfew?
You can contact the Beat Kerfew team on this very forum
Is John from Korea?
We aren’t sure!
Live Shows
When is Beat Kerfew next playing in my town?
Check the events section of this website.
Where can I get backstage passes?
We cannot help you with this.
Is it true Beat Kerfew improvise on stage?
In the beginning when Beat Kerfew first started playing live they did improvise. They don’t anymore.
How do I get in to a gig free?
Become a Beat Kerfew Roady. Contact us for details.
Beat Kerfew Release Info
Where can I get a Beat Kerfew CD?
There is currently a Beat Kerfew promo recorded and being sent out. If you would like one, please email us with your address.
When will Beat Kerfew release new material?
Beat Kerfew are currently planning to record and release a CD in the very near future. We will advise you when we know more.
Who’s Ed and what is schizoacoustic recordings?
Ed Dann of schizoacoustic recordings produced and recorded the last Promo.
Forum Information
How do I join?
Click on the text that says join, funnily enough! It easy and its free!
Why is everyone so mean to each other?
We don’t know. There’s no love at our message board at the moment we’re trying to change that.
Who is “The Guvnor”?
The Guvnor is the Message Board king.
Who is Stu talking to in the photos?
We don’t know, some kind of Cambridge hippies!
Other Beat Kerfew related questions
Does Beat Kerfew have any merchandise?
Beat Kerfew has merchandise. To own a piece of it you have to be very lucky for the moment.
Where’s the on-line store?
We don’t have one at present, but the good people at Daylight Productions are currently building us one.
What Van does Beat Kerfew recommend?
Peugeot Boxer. The only way Beat Kerfew travel,
Who is John Johnson?
John's drunken alter ego. A washed up crime fighter from the 80s
Why don’t Beat Kerfew play gigs at the Oliver Twist in Colchester?
Because it’s a shit hole, with bad, bad, bad sound.
If I see Beat Kerfew in town, should I approach them?
Yes, with caution.
Who does the artwork for Beat Kerfew?
Beat Kerfew do all there own artwork.
Can I link to your website?
Yes.