Inspired by his father at the early age of only six years-old, Kris was already making appearances on stage before turning ten. He has since gone on to spend more than twenty years thrilling audiences throughout the globe playing live. The UK based guitarist has extensive experience touring in various bands, throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as both a solo artist and session musician.

A published author who has written many guitar technique columns, books and instructional DVDs; Kris Barras has also been a featured lecturer at the distinguished Academy of Music and Sound. Kris currently writes a guitar technique column for Blues Matters magazine.

Kris Barras' second album, 'Lucky 13' reached number 2 in both the Amazon Blues Charts and the iTunes charts within the first week of release, only behind Joe Bonamassa.

The band have become one of the must-see bands of 2017. Appearances at some of Europe's biggest Rock/Blues festivals, including Ramblin' Man Fair (UK) Rawa Blues (Poland) and Bliuzo Naktys (Lithuania) have ensured that the band are mixing it with the big boys.

The KBB are due to embark on their first Headline European tour in September 2017 playing in countries such as Germany, Holland, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Austria, Czech republic and Slovakia.

The much anticipated third album is scheduled for release in March 2018 and the band have a full UK tour booked, as well as European dates, in support of this release.

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