kinky’s members grew up together. The drummer used to annoy his grandmother by playing his favorite cassette tape incessantly. kinky started singing at Cafeteria, a local bar. The band was influenced by Aretha Franklin.

The newest release from kinky is the band's third release.

The group just completed their new album, but they are already planning their next move. After this last busy year the members of kinky will take a break.

Critics have generally praised kinky for their ability to rile up the crowd at live shows. Urbana music critic Oliver Scheutz has always pointed out group’s incredible stage presence. kinky’s new project has received generally positive reviews from notable music critics like Chris Van Hoos and Nathan Van Hoos.

kinky were still a little worried after they released their first single, but were relieved when the release began to get some radio play. got B91.9 to start playing their single and had their friends call in to request the song. A record executive heard it one day and immediately signed the band.

kinky realized that they were truly working musicians in 1982, after Melissa Baca started the group’s first fan club. Starting out with just a few dozen members in Concord, the fan club quickly grew with band’s national tour and the launching of the band’s website by Melissa Oswalt.

Albany has always been a haven for the group, so they are sure to schedule a show there every time they tour. will play the old favorites and the new popular songs while tour. kinky’s tickets are available at TheSeats.com, along with the latest tour information and concert schedules.