Beard of the Clown
We are a two person project that expresses they dreams of a drifter's life and the adventure of homelessness in outstanding musical expression.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
[Late 2004] - Beard of the Clown is formed during the downtime of 3.K.o.A. and WiCCaBaSKeT.
[Early 2005] - Beard of the Clown perform and record their first album using Mr. James poetry, with Mr. Chris on percussions / 2nd keys and 2nd vox and Mr. Gonzales on primary keyboards.
[Mid 2005] - The album "Still Tied to the Circus..." is finalized but not released due to recording errors.
[Early 2006] - Two of the three members have external problems and the band if shelved for the time being.
[Mid 2006] - 3.K.o.A. retire an the band members go their own ways. Mr. James and Mr. Chris see this as an opportunity to revive the Beard of the Clown name an start from scratch. They recruit Mr. Yamaha DD-20 to perform drum-work an Mr. Chris takes over on the keyboards and main lyrical writings.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
The loneliest of Carnivals...
Your musical influences
The 3 Kings of Allah, Tom Waits, Ennio Morricone, Frog Eyes, Estradasphere, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Serart, Sleepytime Gorilla Muesum, Les Claypool
What equipment do you use?
Mr. Yamaha DD-20 (drum machine)
Mr. Yamaha PSR-170 (keyboard)
