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==Biography==
==Biography==
The first incarnation of The Brow Horn Orchestra took place in 2007 as a [[Fremantle]] street performing duo turned semi professional two piece band, dubbed at this stage as simply, The Brow, consisting of Nicholas Owen on vocals, keyboards and melodica and Karri Harper Meredith on trombone and percussion. The duo performed largely jam based material and some early renditions of songs which evolved onto The Brow Horn Orchestra's touring repertoire. In 2008, the duo grew into a four piece band with emcee Alex Vaughan and guitarist Rhian Todhunter with the initial goal to enter a university band competition ([[National Campus Band Competition]]) of which they made their way to the WA state finals. After the competing in the competition members Sky Eaton (trumpet, vocals), Angelique Ross (clarinet, tenor saxophone) and Lyndon Blue (violin, double bass, guitar, vocals) also joined the band and they went on to win the state final of the second time round a year later being sent to the [[Gold Coast, Queensland]] to perform in the finals.
Nicholas Owen and Karri Harper Meredith started playing together in 2007 as a busking duo performing on the streets of [[Fremantle]] in the business district, dubbed at this stage simply The Brow. Their initial primary aim was to raise money for expensive musical equipment to add to their live show and over the year slowly built up an impressive array of instruments, lights and PA gear which completely overshadowed other small two piece setups performing on the local circuit. The duo played largely jam based material and some early renditions of songs which evolved onto The Brow Horn Orchestra's touring repertoire. In 2008, the pair introduced two new members with Alex Vaughan aka Quills (or later to be known as Emcee Rezide) and guitarist Rhian Todhunter joining the band for the initial goal to enter a university band competition ([[National Campus Band Competition]]). The four piece were moderately successful making their way through to the state finals but shortly after planned to make a bigger comeback the following year. The band expanded their lineup with members Sky Eaton (trumpet, vocals, synths) Angelique Ross (clarinet, tenor saxophone) and Lyndon Blue (violin, bass, guitar, vocals) also joining the band and in late 2009 (the year after) went on to win the state final of the competition and were flown to the [[Gold Coast, Queensland]] to perform in the national finals at Sea World.<ref>http://members.aaca.net.au/documents/download/64</ref> Shortly after their return in late November 2009, live drummer Benjamin Lanzon joined the band and they changed their name to The Brow Horn Orchestra. This became the spiritual birth of the band with Ben breathing new life into the act.


Over the summer period of 2009-2010 The Brow Horn Orchestra came into prominence on the local [[Perth, Western Australia]] music scene with a busy gigging schedule playing notable gigs at [[RTRFM]]'s 'Seriously Sound System' summer dance festival in December 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cutandpastedvd.com/tag/the-brow-horn-orchestra |title=The Brow Horn Orchestra // CUT & PASTE DVD |publisher=Cutandpastedvd.com |date=2009-12-22 |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> along with other small local festival appearances including The 2010 Western Australian Circus Festival <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lunarcircus.com/pages/festyinfo2010.htm |title=2010 Festival Performers |publisher=Lunarcircus.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> and a month long march residency at [[Leederville]] Hotel's Funk Club in March which has now becoming a regular spot to see the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.funkclub.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,285.msg390.html#msg390 |title=The Brow Horn Orchestra, Residents at Funk Club through March |publisher=Funkclub.com.au |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> During this period, members Ben Lanzon (drums), Lauren Todhunter (vocals, alto saxophone, percussion) joined the band.
Their first notable gig with the new lineup (and debut for drummer Ben Lanzon) was performing at prominent community radio station [[RTRFM]]'s 'Seriously Sound System' summer dance festival in December 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cutandpastedvd.com/tag/the-brow-horn-orchestra |title=The Brow Horn Orchestra // CUT & PASTE DVD |publisher=Cutandpastedvd.com |date=2009-12-22 |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> where the band also debuted a track Goliath which went on to be their first leading single and remains a crowd favourite today. The band started to build popularity making other small local festival appearances including in January, The 2010 Western Australian Circus Festival <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lunarcircus.com/pages/festyinfo2010.htm |title=2010 Festival Performers |publisher=Lunarcircus.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> and a month long residency at [[Leederville]] Hotel's infamous Funk Club in March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.funkclub.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,285.msg390.html#msg390 |title=The Brow Horn Orchestra, Residents at Funk Club through March |publisher=Funkclub.com.au |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> During this period, members Lauren Todhunter (alto saxophone, percussion) and Jake Chaloner (electric guitar) also joined the band.


A demo ''Dreams Do Come & Go'' off the band's upcoming debut EP was played on Triple J <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewSong.aspx?SongID=31541 |title=Dreams Do Come And Go by The Brow Horn Orchestra at J Play |publisher=Jplay.com.au |date=2010-05-19 |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> ahead of their performance at the 2010 WAMi Awards Night.<ref>http://wam.asn.au/Events/WAMiFestival/WAMiFestival2010/2010WAMiAwards/tabid/168/Default.aspx</ref> Rhian Todhunter left the band in July 2010 for personal reasons. In August 2010, the band won the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition to critical acclaim from the local street press voicing that the band were Perth's next big thing whether they took out the title or not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.streetpress.com.au/online_mags/DP/DP_199/ |title=Drum Media Perth Magazine |publisher=Streetpress.com.au |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> In October 2010, Jake Chaloner left the band to pursue other musical ventures.
A demo ''Dreams Do Come & Go'' off the band's upcoming debut EP was played on Triple J <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewSong.aspx?SongID=31541 |title=Dreams Do Come And Go by The Brow Horn Orchestra at J Play |publisher=Jplay.com.au |date=2010-05-19 |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> ahead of their performance at the 2010 WAMi Awards Night.<ref>http://wam.asn.au/Events/WAMiFestival/WAMiFestival2010/2010WAMiAwards/tabid/168/Default.aspx</ref> Rhian Todhunter left the band in July 2010 for personal reasons. In August 2010, the band won the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition to critical acclaim from the local street press voicing that the band were Perth's next big thing whether they took out the title or not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.streetpress.com.au/online_mags/DP/DP_199/ |title=Drum Media Perth Magazine |publisher=Streetpress.com.au |date= |accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref> In October 2010, Jake Chaloner left the band to pursue other musical ventures.

Revision as of 07:03, 8 April 2012

The Brow Horn Orchestra
The Brow Horn Orchestra
The Brow Horn Orchestra
Background information
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
GenresAfro-electro / Pop / Ska / Hip-Hop
Years active2009–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersNicholas Owen
Karri Harper Meredith
Benjamin Lanzon
Sky Eaton
Benjamin Fear
Past membersLyndon Blue
Angelique Ross
Alex Vaughan
Lauren Todhunter
Jake Chaloner
Rhian Todhunter
WebsiteOfficial website

The Brow Horn Orchestra are a multi-award winning high energy five-piece outfit from Fremantle, Western Australia. The band features an evolving lineup and sound with a core member fixture featuring Nicholas Owen (vocals, keyboards, arrangements), Karri Harper Meredith (trombone, synths), Benjamin Lanzon (drums, triggers), Sky Eaton (trumpet, vocals, synths) and Benjamin Fear (guitars, vocals). Their sound is a fusion of afro-electro/dub/ska/ Indietronica/hip hop/pop outfit

Biography

Nicholas Owen and Karri Harper Meredith started playing together in 2007 as a busking duo performing on the streets of Fremantle in the business district, dubbed at this stage simply The Brow. Their initial primary aim was to raise money for expensive musical equipment to add to their live show and over the year slowly built up an impressive array of instruments, lights and PA gear which completely overshadowed other small two piece setups performing on the local circuit. The duo played largely jam based material and some early renditions of songs which evolved onto The Brow Horn Orchestra's touring repertoire. In 2008, the pair introduced two new members with Alex Vaughan aka Quills (or later to be known as Emcee Rezide) and guitarist Rhian Todhunter joining the band for the initial goal to enter a university band competition (National Campus Band Competition). The four piece were moderately successful making their way through to the state finals but shortly after planned to make a bigger comeback the following year. The band expanded their lineup with members Sky Eaton (trumpet, vocals, synths) Angelique Ross (clarinet, tenor saxophone) and Lyndon Blue (violin, bass, guitar, vocals) also joining the band and in late 2009 (the year after) went on to win the state final of the competition and were flown to the Gold Coast, Queensland to perform in the national finals at Sea World.[1] Shortly after their return in late November 2009, live drummer Benjamin Lanzon joined the band and they changed their name to The Brow Horn Orchestra. This became the spiritual birth of the band with Ben breathing new life into the act.

Their first notable gig with the new lineup (and debut for drummer Ben Lanzon) was performing at prominent community radio station RTRFM's 'Seriously Sound System' summer dance festival in December 2009[2] where the band also debuted a track Goliath which went on to be their first leading single and remains a crowd favourite today. The band started to build popularity making other small local festival appearances including in January, The 2010 Western Australian Circus Festival [3] and a month long residency at Leederville Hotel's infamous Funk Club in March 2010.[4] During this period, members Lauren Todhunter (alto saxophone, percussion) and Jake Chaloner (electric guitar) also joined the band.

A demo Dreams Do Come & Go off the band's upcoming debut EP was played on Triple J [5] ahead of their performance at the 2010 WAMi Awards Night.[6] Rhian Todhunter left the band in July 2010 for personal reasons. In August 2010, the band won the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition to critical acclaim from the local street press voicing that the band were Perth's next big thing whether they took out the title or not.[7] In October 2010, Jake Chaloner left the band to pursue other musical ventures.

Over the summer of 2010 - 2011 the band's prominence increased with a sold out debut single launch at Subiaco, Western Australia's Llama Bar[8] and successful performances at the annual camping music festival Southbound [9] an underage rock festival (Hyper) and a sell out New Year's Eve performance supporting Atlanta hip hop outfit Arrested Development.[10]

Over the Summer of 2011, the band kept a busy schedule playing at other music festivals such as Nannup Music Festival,[11] Future Music Festival and supporting a variety of nationally and internationally touring acts. The band released their debut EP in September 2011 [12] to a sell 800 capacity crowd with tracks off the record receiving airplay from national radio station Triple J, with single 'Every Single Day' on rotation.[13] In November 2011, members Alex Vaughan and Lauren Todhunter called it a day to pursue solo careers and an events management company the pair had formed. Regular guest collaborator, Ben Fear joined the band fulltime ahead of their December east coast tour taking up duties on guitar and vocals.

Band members

Current lineup

  • Nicholas Owen — vocals, keyboards, arrangements, production
  • Karri Harper Meredith — trombone, synths, percussion
  • Ben Lanzon — drums, electronic percussion
  • Sky Eaton — trumpet, synths, vocals
  • Ben Fear — guitar, vocals

Guest Musicians / Fill Ins

Other guest musicians live / featured on various tracks:

  • Alexandra Chetter (flute)
  • Lyndon Blue (violin, bass, synths, vocals)
  • Kaprou Lea (alto sax)
  • Donovan De Souza (vocals)
  • Jimmy 'lips' Murphy (trumpet)
  • Minky Gardener (vocals)
  • John Brown (drums, percussion)
  • Shannon Booyens (trumpet)
  • Wafi Zainal (tuba)

Discography

  • "Can't Afford This Way of Life" - EP - September 2011[14]
  • "Goliath / Do You Want To Sing Forever?" - December 2010

Compilations

  • Kiss My WAMi (2011) ("Goliath / Don't You Wanna Sing Forever?")
  • Next Big Thing 2010 Compilation CD (2011) ("Don't You Wanna Sing Forever?")
  • Perth Sound & Found Compilation CD (2011) ("Every Single Day")
  • Hyperfest 2010 / 2011 Festival CD (2010) ("Goliath / Every Single Day / Can't Afford This Way Of Life")
  • Discover a New World of Music - WAM / Murdoch University (2010) ("Dreams Do Come & Go [Demo]")

References

  1. ^ http://members.aaca.net.au/documents/download/64
  2. ^ "The Brow Horn Orchestra // CUT & PASTE DVD". Cutandpastedvd.com. 2009-12-22. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  3. ^ "2010 Festival Performers". Lunarcircus.com. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  4. ^ "The Brow Horn Orchestra, Residents at Funk Club through March". Funkclub.com.au. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  5. ^ "Dreams Do Come And Go by The Brow Horn Orchestra at J Play". Jplay.com.au. 2010-05-19. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  6. ^ http://wam.asn.au/Events/WAMiFestival/WAMiFestival2010/2010WAMiAwards/tabid/168/Default.aspx
  7. ^ "Drum Media Perth Magazine". Streetpress.com.au. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  8. ^ http://www.theaureview.com/perth/the-brow-horn-orchestra-boom-bap-pow-delirious-ol-wright-llama-bar-perth-16-12-2010
  9. ^ http://www.southboundfestival.com.au/artists/the-brow-horn-orchestra
  10. ^ http://www.ispyperth.com/whats-on/music-and-festivals/details/75-Salt%20on%20the%20Beach%20and%20Funk%20Club%20present-%20New%20Years%20Eve%20Extravaganza
  11. ^ http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:K-ZkpI6EbGAJ:www.nannupmusicfestival.org/media/NMF%2520DL%2520Flyer%25202011.pdf+nannup+%2B+brow+horn+orchestra&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgiL-ppyHQWAPE9XHlyduOlu-MARVfBjMLuWpEbxcui7jogQJemyp4pjytOMA8FfzxVzZMvWV4npjS-WtHBv0NXvsaVG_Q5xRA22PAL_uKAdHDNPvWAOonQnPfz6R5OfRjicYL8&sig=AHIEtbTumJPhQDVowLGGrWHTw6ai85VWZQ&pli=1
  12. ^ http://www.seenandheard.com.au/the-brow-horn-orchestra/
  13. ^ http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/playlist/s3283015.htm
  14. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oOXo6X48ug
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