Kaya & Captain Temper

Kaya & Captain Temper – the band - was born in 2010 sparked by the creative partnership of Kaya and what was previously First Mate Temper in the in a random talk on the Black Pearl (their friend’s boat) on tour in France last summer.
2010 so far has seen them return to play in France three times, two mini UK tours, two quick visit to Norway and regular gigs in the North West including their residency at the famous Studio 2, Parr street.
A long awaited single is due to be released in the autumn, with an album to come early 2011 –partly recorded in the Parr Street studios, partly on location back in their port away from home in Le Havre, France.
Kaya and The Captain first got to know each other backstage of the Royal Variety Show in 2007 whilst singing backing for Seal and Jon Bon Jovi with Sense of Sound. A hectic year of singing with people like Ringo Starr at the Liverpool Capital of Culture Opening, finalists in BBC1’s Last choir standing BBC Nativity followed, and this is where the friendship and creative partnership flourished into creating music together.
They have played together now since January 2009, but it’s only now the firm band identity is formed, joined by fantastic Deston Bloor on drums and Matt the
With long track record of gigs including playing alongside Brett Anderson (Suede), Cherry Ghost, Noah and the Whale, Marina & The Diamonds, Foy Vance, Sandi Thom, Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle, The Wombats and pretty much the whole Liverpool scene, the slightly renewed sound has given the band a firm place in their song based alternative melodic rock, whilst incorporating blues, funk, roots and nu folk influences.
Kaya has become a well-know name on the local scene and was chosen as BBC Merseyside ‘Artist of the Month’ and as ‘Spotlight Artist’ for Liverpool Acoustic. Her debut album 'Balloon in a Cactus Field' was released on Ultimate Fake Records and is “a collection of beautifully crafted songs with a surprising bite”.
Captain Temper in his solo ventures with his civilian name; Dave O Grady, has also been a regular on the scene for a while, and it was a natural process to put the two heads together, although you may still see them running around on their own.
In short, Kaya & Captain Temper is a dynamic act and prolific songwriters with most of the second album already written.

Go to the Myspace at kayamusic.com or to their facebook group as Kaya & Captain temper for gig listings, to listen and read regularly updated blogs or buy the first album and listen anywhere while you’re waiting for the next ;o)