EP Focus: Shaun Kirk

EP title: Giving

How many releases do you have now? Five. One full-length album, two mini albums, a DVD and the new EP.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? The first two songs, Give To The Needy and Tranquility were both recorded with a rhythm section (Grant Cummerford on bass and Danny McKenna on drums), which was a totally new experience for me!

What's your favourite song on it? Probably Give To The Needy. It's pretty rocking, and features part of Charlie Chaplin's speech from The Great Dictator!

We'll like this EP if we like... That's a toughy... I don't try and sound like anyone but there's probably shades of influences like JJ Cale, Tony Joe White, Springsteen, Howlin' Wolf, Ash Grunwald, Gary Clark Jr.

When and where is your launch/next gig? 7 Dec, Coogee Diggers; 8 Dec, Clarendon Guesthouse

Website link for more info? shaunkirk.com