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Blue King Brown are a Melbourne-based, Australian urban roots band. They have released a self-titled EP (2005) and albums Stand Up (2006) and Worldwize Part 1 - North & South (2010). They have opened for acts such as Carlos Santana, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Damian Marley, The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Silverchair, Dispatch, and Powderfinger.
The two founding and songwriting members of the band, Carlo Santone and Natalie Pa’apa’a, started playing and songwriting on guitar, jamming with residents and itinerants alike in their original base of Byron Bay. They originally performed as a percussion duo and also with a band called Skin, which became the beginnings of Blue King Brown.
This beats-driven collaboration formed many connections within the Australian roots scene and they were invited to sit in as percussionists with The John Butler Trio at many of their shows, along with many other guest performances with a number of local and international touring artists over the years.
After moving to Melbourne in 2004 to concentrate on the new collective of Blue King Brown, they recruited Salvador Persico as the band’s percussionist, adding a Latin influence. Sam Cope is the band’s keyboard player, and Peter Wilkins plays the drum kit. Hailey Cramer, Ngaiire, and Jess Harlen were added as the original backing vocalists.
The two founding and songwriting members of the band, Carlo Santone and Natalie Pa’apa’a, started playing and songwriting on guitar, jamming with residents and itinerants alike in their original base of Byron Bay. They originally performed as a percussion duo and also with a band called Skin, which became the beginnings of Blue King Brown.
This beats-driven collaboration formed many connections within the Australian roots scene and they were invited to sit in as percussionists with The John Butler Trio at many of their shows, along with many other guest performances with a number of local and international touring artists over the years.
After moving to Melbourne in 2004 to concentrate on the new collective of Blue King Brown, they recruited Salvador Persico as the band’s percussionist, adding a Latin influence. Sam Cope is the band’s keyboard player, and Peter Wilkins plays the drum kit. Hailey Cramer, Ngaiire, and Jess Harlen were added as the original backing vocalists.
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diegodru wrote:
I'm totally amazed. This bands is AWESOME! Any thoughts about coming to Brazil?? Australin bands rules!
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ulinvodnaar wrote:
Check out albums released by Natalie & Carlo before they formed BKB - http://grieftrumpet.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-king-brown-origins-of-natalie.html
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maustyle wrote:
New album is great dub stuff: Worldwize - North - South. I love "The march" song.
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insomniakk wrote:
so beautiful, i'm in love with her voice
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IdemPerIdem wrote:
Soooooo Great:D
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kimme wrote:
Blue King Brown will play at this festival this summer -> http://www.last.fm/festival/1945287+Riddu+Ri%C4%91%C4%91u+2011
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jawara3180 wrote:
awesome!
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victor- wrote:
So unique.. they deserve more
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joe23002 wrote:
Amazing rhythm and beats, just a shame some of the lyrics they sing are utter crap.
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deepchil wrote:
great,great,great...
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dernagel wrote:
Just heard a live recording on dw world - great stuff :D
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SkaMuffin wrote:
Great band! Reminds me a lot of John Brown's Body.
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farmgirlblues wrote:
I saw BKB open for Michael Franti a few years ago. When a singer arrives on stage wielding not a a microphone but a bullhorn, you know you're in for a mighty good time.
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skankinmushroom wrote:
Time to give the new album a listen!
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snowflakeMZ wrote:
the best!!!!
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kinsky wrote:
Just interviewed Natalie yesterday..what a delight. Strongly passionate and just fantastic.
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Frogman_needy wrote:
just awesome, gives me the chills
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CaMiLLoO wrote:
So So Great Sounds !! COMEEE TO FRANCE PLEASEEE !!!!
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lucyym wrote:
samoa song <3
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ulinvodnaar wrote:
anyone interested in the percussion ensemble that Nat & Carlo were in before BKB pm me :) Skin (Natalie & Carlo)
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Feb
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St Kilda Festival 2012
St Kilda Foreshore, Melbourne, Australia
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Mar
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WOMADelaide
Botanic Park, Adelaide, Australia
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Apr
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012
Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Blue King Brown in Martinborough on 31st Dec
31 Dec 2011 | from www.bluekingbrown.com
Artist: Blue King Brown
Tour: Australia & New Zealand
Date: Saturday, December 31st
Time: 7:00pm
City: Martinborough
Venue:
La De Da New Years
Festival
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Dry River Road
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