This Is The Kit
Kate Stables' band, built around her banjo and a knack for odd phrase lengths that sound perfectly natural until you count them.
Where to see This Is The Kit
- Bearded Theory Festival 2027Tickets
About This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit is the project of songwriter Kate Stables, who grew up in Winchester and has long been based in Paris. The line-up around her has shifted over the years, with Rozi Plain a regular presence on bass, and the band records for Rough Trade. Albums include Bashed Out, made with Aaron Dessner of The National, Moonshine Freeze and Off Off On.
The songs move slowly and circle back on themselves, with lines repeated until they work like a chant. Stables' voice sits close to the microphone, and the arrangements add horns, clarinet and soft electric guitar around the banjo and acoustic parts, keeping plenty of space between them.
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Questions about This Is The Kit
What festivals is This Is The Kit playing in 2027?
This Is The Kit is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is This Is The Kit on tour?
Yes. This Is The Kit has 7 shows listed, from Montreal, QC on Mar 27, 2027 to London, UK on Oct 7, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is This Is The Kit playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, This Is The Kit is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does This Is The Kit play?
This Is The Kit plays folk.