Big Kid

melodic sensibilities of power pop, Big Kid sets out

to do one thing.... deliver a driving song. Drawing on

the influences of such artists as Brian Wilson, Jason Falkner, the Beach Boys, and Jellyfish, the members of "BK" believe there's nothing

more exciting or infectious than a great

tap-your-steering wheel, sing-along melody.

Started in San Diego, California in the fall of 2002,

Big Kid grew out of a number of songwriting sessions

between guitarist Damian Hagger and drummer Steve

Clark (who, coincidentally, attended the Berklee

College of Music at the same time in the mid-90's, but

didn't know each other). As their songs began to take

shape and grow, the idea of starting a full-fledged

band came into focus. Adding Steve's brother, Doug, on

bass and working with Los Angeles based vocalist Ken

Stacey, the band took to the studio in April 2003 to

record their debut CD.

While in pre-production for the CD, the band

approached David Bash, promoter and manager of the

highly successful, annual International Pop Overthrow

with a few of their early demos. Excited by the music,

David invited Big Kid to perform at the 2003 IPO

showcase in Los Angeles, as well as invited them to be

included on the 2003 International Pop Overthrow

compilation CD (released on the Not Lame

Recording label).

During this period, Steve, Doug and Damian, also began

talking with singer/guitarist Craig Henry, a friend

and former musical cohort from Los Angeles, about

joining Big Kid. A talented singer and actor, Craig

brought a sense of excitement and energy to Big Kid's

live performances.

"You Must Be Kidding" has received numerous accolades since its release. One of the songs, "Pop Song", was a top ten finalist in the 2003 USA National Songwriting Competition (http://www.songwriting.net/winners.html). In addition, three of the songs ("Feather", "Pop Song" & "The Girl is Alright") were included on the DVD of the hit MTV show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County".