Ethan Burford
Ethan Burford is a guitarist and drummer from Sunderland. Ethan is currently a guitarist in 'Alt Rock' band, 'Kickin' Lilies'. The band first stepped onto the live music scene in 2019 and in the short time they have been around, they have left a huge mark on the live music scene, specifically in Sunderland. Ethan also works part time to teach budding musicians how to play instruments, specifically drums, guitar and bass.
I’m in the band Kickin' Lilie and I work at the Bunker in Sunderland. It’s great to see new and old bands come in and out of the Bunker when I work; you never hear the same song played twice. I got into the North East music scene through wanting to progress as a musician, learn as much as I possibly could, and hopefully make a career out of it.
Although to be honest, the reason I actually picked up a guitar back in year 10 was to impress girls!
The Sunderland music scene is evolving all the time with new talent arising and more venues doing gigs for local bands. I really do believe the music scene round here is going to pick up soon.
I’d give one piece of advice to upcoming musicians and that’s to never use pedals with batteries and bring your own amp. A few times on stage my equipment has cut out and I’ve stood there looking like a headless chicken. Not great like.
Find out more about Ethan Burford and 'Kickin' Lilies' by watching the video below of the band performing their song 'Last Summers' at one of Newcastle's most iconic music venues, 'The Cluny'. To keep updated on the band follow their social media!