Formed in April, 2008. Perth, Western Australia, Knight Shift is a five piece band comprising of four youthful, energetic people and one “life experienced” gentleman. TJ (Guitars), Alyssa (Keys, vocals), Kate (Keys, vocals), Lorraine (Bass) and Harry (Guitar, Main vocal) make up the band which changed it's name from “The Jackson Jills Band“ in January 2009.
The band can best be described as a Classic Rock cover band that plays material that is known across the generations that is still as relevant today as it was when it was first released. With many old classics still getting significant airplay and others enjoying "rebirth" through a re-release by another artist or through film soundtracks, the band has a wide range of material to consider for performance.
Although being essentially a “cover band”, many of the songs we play we endeavour to add our own flavour whilst also being mindful of maintaining the essence of the originals. The contemporary and distinctive “flavour” of the band is achieved by virtue of TJ's heavier rock background, Harry's Bowie, Floyd and Prog Rock influences and the girls more contemporary (90's and the "noughties) influences. The end result that these influences have on the bands arrangement of the songs, in conjunction with the instrumentation and vocal abilities utilised by the band, is a performance that provides an opportunity for audiences to sing along to familiar and life defining songs played in a “driving, full sounding, slightly edgy and contemporary” manner ideal for dancing and partying.
As such, the band sees itself as a party band suitable for weddings, birthdays, club functions and pub/tavern venues with appeal to a wide age group starting with those in their 20’s right through to 60 year olds and above. The band is quite comfortable getting into the “swing of things” by dressing for a themed occasion but are equally happy in a formal or “neutral” environment.
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