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JK-RUFF is a Melbourne based five piece rock band, founded by guitarist and talented singer-songwriter, Jordan Koster and guitarist Kristian Laemmle-Ruff. The band has recently in 2011 headlined at Melbourne venues such as Revolver, The Evelyn Hotel, The Empress, The Espy and The Toff In Town. Having gained momentum in early 2008 they recruited Owen Downie (Simon Wright & the Eclective-Simon Phillips band) on bass and the experienced Anthony Murray (Rob Sawyer) on drums. Joined by the wildly expressive Johnny Grant (Master Cardinal) on lead guitar, the band captures a 70’s epic-rock element, which takes the audience on a dynamic journey through the sounds of a past era into a contemporary musical landscape, creating new context for rock. Supporting Koster’s intensely honest lyrics of love, and addiction seeped in haunting imagery, JK-RUFF is a saturated sonic experience of three part vocal harmonies, 12 string guitars, and powerful songs reminiscent of bands such as the Eagles, and