“Aunty Richard…is putting some of rock’s urgency into contemporary jazz.”
(Drum Media, August 2008)
“…big bulldozing riffs that threaten to flatten you as you listen.”
(Sydney Morning Herald, September 2008)
"pushing frenetic ideas skillfully interwoven with the melody...interspersing diversely serene passages"
(The Australian, November 2008, 4 stars)
"Sydney's Aunty Richard displayed a powerful sense of drama and dynamics as they veered between cruisy, blues-drenched grooves and hard-hitting grunge rock."
(The Age, May 2009) -live review
“From opener Curve’s smooth grooves to the thudding beats of the title track, ‘Leaf Blower’ shows strong musicality, moving confidently between jazz, rock and funk… the boys really do know what they’re doing.” (Music Feeds, August 2008)
"Aunty Richard seemed to be pretty sprightly — the sort of energetic, vivacious aunt who might take you to the circus and leave with one of the jugglers...definitely a jazz quartet that would have broad appeal."
(AusJazz Blog, May 2009) -live review
“…fluid improvising and subtle rock styled rhythms conjured by Aunty Richard. This dependable combination is an enjoyable one… the crossover appeal of Aunty Richard’s debut album doesn’t mean that one style dominates over another…” (Canberra Times, August 2008)
Aunty Richard brings together jazz, rock and electronic elements with a focus on composition and melody. The players are vibrant and assured, creating an edgy and engaging momentum. The tenor flutters, growls, blares and rasps; it shrieks in horror, bounces happily and cries with anguish. Hooks are shared between bass and sax and the drums solo explosively.
Inspired by cities and urban life, "Leaf Blower" is a response to contemporary issues and world events. While some songs specify Los Angeles, "Leaf Blower" speaks to any landscape characterised by disconnection, yet where hope remains in riots and poetry found in corners.
Aunty Richard achieves an uncanny, measured sound that maintains a live, spontaneous feel. "Leaf Blower" is an album that never lets you get too comfortable. There is calm, but anarchy is soon to follow; the band provides pause for reflection one moment and a call-to-arms the next. Sometimes desolate, more often manic – "Leaf Blower" is the soundtrack for every city.
Aunty Richard's debut album "Leaf Blower" is available online at: www.jazzgroove.com
Hey you snooty jazz impostors... unfortunatley will be busy with pre-production for a wanky art prog recording happening next week, though might catch you at one of the five million shows you've got coming up there! ;)
My first Cd "Blue Like A Jazz Note" has just been released and is now available for purchase from my site. This album represents the culmination of years of hard work and a dream that has been alive in me from my earliest days. It includes 15 great jazz standards by some of the world's greatest composers. I hope you'll come and have a listen.
Greetings again jokesters and hooligan makers! The Phonies wish to invite you to a truly spectacular evening of sydney's dopest live hip hop bands this Saturday the 21st June at the Gaelic Club. We'll be there supporting our good chums Rumpunch as they Launch their debut CD, and getting rawkus with their funky, reggae, hip hop tunes. Led by sydney's finest and most handsome rapper Tuka aka Tuka the sucker, their sound is uniquely sexy and their live show is fuelled with a full horn section and backup singers.
However the Phonies will be sure to steal the show with a revitalised set featuring a new indie rock track, an electro banger, and some fresh super smooth hip hop grooves. The Phonies Wardrobe department has also been hard at work creating the Phonies Winter Collection which they will be unveiling on stage during the show. In case you can't wait we have attached some exclusive sneak peeks of the boys in their winter attire, with a special appearance by "Teach" AKA "Referee....
The night kicks off with Basslines & Fresh Jams DJs who will get the party started. Please come and be part of the next generation of sydney's live music scene as Rumpunch and The Phonies turn the Gaelic Club into a hot steamy love jam with the rest of the rhyme lovers, groove enthusiasts and melody munters.
Doors open at 8pm, The Phonies on stage around 10pm, and tickets are $15 on the door or available through moshtix.
Greetings again jokesters and hooligan makers! The Phonies wish to invite you to a truly spectacular evening of sydney's dopest live hip hop bands this Saturday the 21st June at the Gaelic Club. We'll be there supporting our good chums Rumpunch as they Launch their debut CD, and getting rawkus with their funky, reggae, hip hop tunes. Led by sydney's finest and most handsome rapper Tuka aka Tuka the sucker, their sound is uniquely sexy and their live show is fuelled with a full horn section and backup singers.
However the Phonies will be sure to steal the show with a revitalised set featuring a new indie rock track, an electro banger, and some fresh super smooth hip hop grooves. The Phonies Wardrobe department has also been hard at work creating the Phonies Winter Collection which they will be unveiling on stage during the show. In case you can't wait we have attached some exclusive sneak peeks of the boys in their winter attire, with a special appearance by "Teach" AKA "Referee....
The night kicks off with Basslines & Fresh Jams DJs who will get the party started. Please come and be part of the next generation of sydney's live music scene as Rumpunch and The Phonies turn the Gaelic Club into a hot steamy love jam with the rest of the rhyme lovers, groove enthusiasts and melody munters.
Doors open at 8pm, The Phonies on stage around 10pm, and tickets are $15 on the door or available through moshtix.
Hey hows it going? Just to let you know the Richard Beeston Band is no more! I decided to start a different band called ALL MANKIND Please drop by and add us as a friend if you like our music.
letzte Nacht hat Poetryclub die Goldene Zeit eingeläutet. Und zwar, in dem wir den allerersten brandneuen Song vom kommenden Album online gestellt haben. LIEDERGABE heißt er und gibt euch den ersten Eindruck auf das, was euch im nächsten Monat als Gesamtwerk erwarten wird. Hört ihn euch an und schreibt uns schonungslos eure Meinung. Nach und nach werden sich noch weitere Songs dazugesellen. Bleibt also gespannt und kommt ab und zu mal gucken.
Danke für eure Geduld und „nur nicht das Gefühl vermissen …“ Euer Poetryclub
