The Hobo Manifesto
 
"Dedicated to and inspired by the life and music of Woody Guthrie.
Guthrie has been an inspiration to Arthur since 1984, when, as a member of the Balham Alligators he backed the likes of Odetta in a concert tribute to Woody.
Since then he's performed in several different genres, including folk and ska."
"Arthur K... Love your new Album!"
Dion
Dimucci
"The first time I listened to Arthur Kitchener I could readily understand that he was an original and genuine UK acoustic artist.I also was completely bowled over by his album art which depicts World War 11 and post war photographs. Arthur has photos of old fight clubs in England and masterfully he will sync his album cuts to them. He is an artist of unmitigated experience and class, he knows the music business cold.
Here are some of the selections on The Hobo Manifesto that I recommend although all of the music is outstanding. Graduation Day, The Ghost of Sir Oswald Mosley, The Ballad of Derek Bentley.
Arthur Kitchener is an acoustic artist to keep track of. He is unique and gaining exposure in the United States. As a singer songwriter he will make you feel that you are listening to someone who knows his craft and will end up improving the quality of the finished product."
Jay Adler (Renowned Music Critic)
The Wordsmith
"2003 - Arthur Kitchener singer / songwriter has launched himself into yet another musical arena.
This versatile musician has done the lot, either supplying a solid bass for many famous Trojan reggae and ska artistes, or working alongside musicians such as reggae legend Judge Dread - making a name for himself both internationally and on the Kent folk circuit.
To place Arthur in one genre is impossible, his songs have been recorded or performed in just about every style. On a typical day he would be doing a recording session for a country band, playing bass with a blues band in the evening and writing a ska song for his new band Arthur Kay & The Skamadillos.
There is one thing that is certain, his lyrics will go down in music history as being honest, down-to-earth and unforgetable."
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Acoustic Warrior
"Acoustic Warrior stands as a testament to 40 years in the music business, starting with 'Born in England', a description of the double standards which exist in our society and ending with 'The Isle of Avalon' a lament to Glastonbury as his spiritual home, all twelve beautifully crafted songs on Acoustic Warrior stand out on their own. While having played acoustic guitar on all twelve tracks and adding various other instruments such as keyboards, 12 string guitar etc, he has also been joined on the album by Mark Hewins, who has also played with Bob Geldof, Lou Reed, Gong etc., Bob Loveday - ex Bob Geldof and Van Morrison, and Lars Fredrickson of Rancid fame."
Belmont Avenue
"Belmont Avenue is dedicated to Dion Dimucc, Bev Da Bronxbabe, Scott Kempner and all my good friends from my favorite part Of New York...
The Bronx!"
AK
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