Its that time of the year again - NZ Music month (not that we need an excuse to PARTY!)
So come along for some GREAT TUNES and CHEAP booze!
FEATURING:
HARVEY KNOWS A KILLER:
ABOUT:
All members of Harvey Knows A Killer attended Western Springs Collage; entering the smoke-free rock-quest in 2005 they made the regional finals. From there they have been gigging around the Auckland pub/bar scene successfully for 5 years. During this time they have gathered a large following, filling venues they play at. Harvey has polished their act to the upmost purist form and is a truly entertaining act. In March they played AUTs city and north-shore orientations and in June 2010 they won the Waikato Ultimate Band Competition. These young musicians relive and believe in the yesteryear in there music and in who they are. with such brilliant inspirations as: James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder and heavy dosages of the Beatles to name a few. We take one home grown rhythm Machine, groove and layer that over a smokey organ and the soul funk pipes of a preacher, we then serve it red hot with a pair of southern fried guitars and our own honey mellowed harmonies Hungry ..' Feed the craving with … Harvey Knows A Killer
FACEBOOK PAGE:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harvey-Knows-A-Killer/63533923268'sk
SONGS:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harvey-Knows-A-Killer/63533923268'sk=info
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=PZBzIqoUA94
MERCH:
Harvey Knows a Killer will have CDs for sale for $10
CRIMSON RAIN:
ABOUT:
Hailing from Auckland, Crimson Rain embraces the post-grunge era with heavy distortions, elegant solos, head-banging riffs, rhythmic beats and the sound that will catch hold of your mind. Along with these attributes comes true passion for music, any music in general.
The band started out in May 2010 when Pras K (vocals, guitar) and long time friend, Avi Pranish (lead guitar) decided to pursue on another musical journey having played in a number of different bands over the few years. Along with Ben Lee (Bass) and Matt Bunce (drums), Crimson Rain recorded their first EP One By One in August 2010 with a local producer in Ben Ruegg.
Their first demo single Break received substantial airplay on social networking sites namely Reverbnation charts, Facebook, Youtube and MySpace. In addition, the band received numerous reviews and support within New Zealand, Malaysia (Prass home country), Fiji (Avis home country) and India. Since the release of their first EP, Crimson Rain has played a number of shows in Auckland, building their growing reputation and also working on a new sound that would take them to the next level.
The band took a brief break after opening for Bollywood Rockstar Atif Aslam back in January 2011. After months of looking and searching, Crimson Rain has laid down a new track with local producer/genius.. Zorran Mendosa. The band spent a bit of time on preproduction, layering and making sure they brought out the sound theyve always wanted.
The Mask Within was released on the 31st of March online via Facebook and Reverbnation. The song has seen Crimson Rain step up to a new level and on path to a bright future having received positive reviews from music listeners.
Each member of Crimson Rain contributes in different ways with influences ranging from Pop and Hardrock to softer sounds, namely Flamenco and Classical Music. On the back of this, Crimson Rain intends to record a full-length album and take their music on tour in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the rest of the world.
FACEBOOK LINK:
http://www.facebook.com/crimsonrainband
SONGS:
http://www.facebook.com/crimsonrainband'sk=app_2405167945
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/CrimsonRainBand
MERCH:
Crimson Rain dont have any physical merch for sale as yet but their first Single “The Mask Within” is available for download from Itunes.
HEATHEN EYES:
ABOUT:
Heathen Eyes formed in 2010 in Auckland ~ they have been steadily gigging and recording demos that are available to listen to on this page in the my band section.
We mix influence from metal, 90s rock and ambient rock ~ keeping dynamics strong and mixing between heavy and clean vocals ~
We have recently toured with Melbourne Hard Rock band The Eternal during their recent tour in NZ.
FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heathen-Eyes/121647457867321
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=GSdlFV6EyS0&feature=player_embedded
SONGS:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heathen-Eyes/121647457867321'sk=app_2405167945
MERCH:
Heathen Eyes will have EPs for sale $10 AND TShirts $20
SLEEPIN BRAINS:
ABOUT:
In Febraury 2004 the Iglesias brothers, Willy y Tommy, decided to form a Hard Rock band called Sleepin´Brains, a named that, ironically, was dreamt by Tommy. The two started recording their first songs in their bedrooms with almost no resources and a crappy sound amplifier. The search for band members that would join their quest had started, so they got in touch with Pilver, an old friend and drummer from their arcade childhood, who jump right into the proposed project. The live shows began.
The debut was at “La Colorada” on Septiember 3rd 2004, a significant show that fullfilled all expectations and had the great success of sold out tickets. Due to personal reasons, the drummer and friend Pilver decided to take a different path, and the band started searching for a replacement immediately to continue with the proyect.
A summer night of 2005 Sleepin’ Brains was a the bar El Escandinavo discussing their future sorrounded by cigarratte smoke and cold brews, when they met Gonzalo García Muñoz, “Gonzo”, the new drummer… After long rehearsals, they performed live shows on several ocassions and on full throttle on October 28th 2005 at Speed King, making the official announcement that Gonzo was the new member. In febraury 2006, with the new formation, they completed the recording of what first started as a dream at the studio Fuera del tunel. Right after, the lead voice and guitar player Willy Iglesias moved to the U.S. tomporarly, and the band was put on hold untill Agost that year. Live presentations where paused, the composition and recording of their second LP, Fun Fair Street, started at La Nave de Oseberg Studios. This new record was to include 10 new tracks fully compose by the Iglesias brothers, of which Killin’ Love, Fun Fair Street & Bad Girl stood out. After hard work, the band went back to the road and started playing live again, making their comeback in December 15, at Planet Music. This show was then follwed by their first tour on the Argentinian coast, playing with bands like Renacer, Horcas y Todos Tus Muertos. After the tour dates the band continued showing up live with big artists, such as Paul Di’ Anno (ex Iron – Maiden), Almafuerte and finally opening the Metal Fest 2008 at Estadio Pepsi Music (Ex- Obras).
March 5 of 2009 was the date First Dream debuted and it hit hard the streets!
The word of mouth started, followed by a couple of live shows, radio and interviews untill May 16th, when they officially presented the LP at the Marquee, and the crowd response was amazing, almost solding out capacity.
2009 was a year full of de realizations and growth for Sleepin’ Brains, whom presented themselfs many times, including shows with Michael Schenker Group, Tim Ripper Owens, Skid Row and W.A.S.P, not to mention their first video clip Female Stars! .
With 2010 came winds of change. Gonzo leaves the drums and the band, forcing the brothers Willy y Tommy Iglesias to decide a new course for Sleepin’ Brains.
Thanks to technology and social networking, they get in touch with neozelands Shem Connell & Nikko Oliver, Drummer & Guitar player respectively, and start working in the new band line-up.
Tommy & Willy Iglesias get back to the recording studio to record their Third Albúm, including all new 12 compositions.
With the solid convinction and the steady push that identifies this two fellows for almost 7 years, the Iglesias brothers begin a cruzade into unknown lands only carrying their music & instruments.
FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sleepin-Brains/107302104345
VIDEO:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php'v=1875421004695
SONGS:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php'v=1875421004695
