Band Members:
Natalie Pa'apa'a– Vocals, Guitar
Carlo Santone – Bass
Salvador Persico – Percussion
Pete Wilkins – Drums
Sam Cope – Keyboards
Emily G - Trombone
Cesar Rodrigues - Guitar
Hailey Cramer – Backing Vocals
Nadee - Backing Vocals
Jess Harlen - Backing vocals
Influences
In the Activism
section of our website you'll find info on issues we write about, issues
we find important, issues we believe in, stand for and fight for. In a day and
age where we are fed so many lies it is up to us to educate ourselves, inform
ourselves and others around us education and knowledge is power, know the truth
because with truth comes respect and understanding. Please click here to be
directed to our Activism
/ Education resource page
STAND STRONG ALWAYS.
THE GIRL WHO SILENCED THE WORLD AT THE
UNITED NATION FOR 5 MINUTES
PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AND EDUCATE YOURSELF! Uranium
mining is set to expand in Australia. Olympic Dam, the world's largest known
uranium deposit will increase by three times and more uranium mines are Threatening
to open up across the land. Uranium is radioactive and mining it unleashes a
potential for serious harm to us our children and our children's children. We
need to take action now. Watch All that Glitters is not Gold and forward to
your friends and networks or embed it in your website or myspace. ANOTHER GREAT
PIECE FROM FRONTLINE FILMS, GO HERE FOR MORE INFO: www.frontlinefilms.com.au
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a means of improving outcomes on remote Indigenous communities. We are honoured
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initiatives, all support is welcomed and greatly appreciated. www.musicoutback.com.au
PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE DARFUR CRISIS NOW, CLICK
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FOR HELP, WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART.
BLUE KING BROWN - BIO
Hailed by Santana as “The voice of the street and the band of the future!" The 8 to 11 piece powerhouse band that is BLUE KING BROWN bring their cross generational grooves and socially conscious sound.
The infectious energy and passion from lead singer, guitarist and percussionist Natalie Pa'apa'a is a driving musical force that has led BKB through an impressive touring history playing major festivals and venues in Australia through to USA, CANADA, JAPAN and EUROPE. BKB continue to deliver their now world renowned power packed live show featuring their home-grown, universally spoken language, delivered as hard hitting Urban Roots music..
They have also shared the global stage opening for National and International greats such as Santana, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Damien ‘Jr gong’ Marley, The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Silverchair, Powderfinger to name a few.
With recent recording trips to Kingston Jamaica and New York now under their belt, once again pushing genre boundaries, their latest releases are a testament to the rise of Blue King Brown - one of Australia’s greatest acts.
"Blue King Brown is my favourite band right now. They embody everything
I love in music from Ozomatli, African bands, Tower of Power to Santana. They
are the voice of the street and the band of the future!"- Carlos
Santana
"I am always inspired by BKB's funky, high energy, socially conscious music.
Natalie is a bright light in the world with a vision that extends beyond the
stage and together with the rest of the band raise the roof off every show they
play. I love em!!!" - Michael Franti (Spearhead)
some of the facts....
STYLE:
Urban Roots
ALBUMS:
BKB backed up their first EP release with a tough debut album titled ‘STAND
UP’, independently released in October 2006 through their own label, ROOTS LEVEL
RECORDS and in Japan through VILLAGE AGAIN/SIDEOUT. The album has received mass
critical acclaim with ‘come and check your head’, the first single off the album
hitting hard!
RADIO PLAY:
(Australia)
Singles - Water, Come and Check your head, Stand Up, Don’t let go
High rotation on JJJ
Nova
‘Come and check your head’ made JJJ’s hottest 100 list for 2006.
BKB’s debut album STAND UP was a Feature Album on Triple J and also received
a J Award Nomination 2006 – Triple J’s Australian Album of the year.
Along with national radio, the album has been a staple on country wide community
stations. With 3 single releases all gaining solid airplay.
FESTIVALS PLAYED:
BIG DAY OUT (2008)
Live Earth 2007
East Coast Blues & Roots festival 2006, 2007(Australia)
West Coast Blues & Roots festival 2006, 2007 (Australia)
Reggae Town 2007
Womadelaide 2007 (Australia)
Falls festival 2006 (Australia)
Southbound 2007(Australia)
Homebake 2007(Australia)
Woodford folk fest 2005 2006 2007(Australia)
JJJ AWOL SERIES 2007(Australia)
Summer Sonic 2007(Japan)
Green Room festival 2006 2007 (Japan)
Fiji’s World Music Festival 2006 (Fiji)
just to name a few…
QUOTES:
“The revolution will be televised, dance-hall style.” - Tsunami Magazine
“Never has a lesson/protest song been so infectiously delivered.” - The
Drum Media.
“It was almost as if the whole building itself was grooving to their entrancing
beats and inspiring lyrics. Blue King Brown provided what they do best, transporting
listeners into another world…” - Fasterlouder.com
“Blue King Brown are people magnets. Within seconds of walking on stage there
was a rush to the dance floor. It was a frantic night of dancing and a solid
performance from a band whose star is forever rising higher.” - Tsunami
HAVE OPENED FOR:
Santana
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Damian “Jr Gong” Marley
John Butler Trio
Silverchair
Powderfinger
The Cat Empire
Cody Chesnutt
Amongst others…
POLITiCAL:
Dedicated to the movement, Hard hitting lyrics and groove, socially aware and
active, Blue King Brown is a band that walks their talk on many social issues
and are known for actively speaking out.
BAND MEMBERS:
Natalie Pa'apa'a– Vocals, Guitar
Carlo Santone – Bass
Salvador Persico – Percussion
Pete Wilkins – Drums
Sam Cope – Keyboards
Emily G - Trombone
Nadee - Backing Vocals
Jess Harlen - Backing vocals
Highlights
Feature album on Triple J, J Award Nomination 2006 – Australian album
of the year, Feature Album/Album of the Week on many Australian independent/community
radio stations including DIG Internet Radio, Radio Adelaide, 2BOB FM and 2MCE.
Record's are available on line through
Music
Plug, iTunes
and in-store through MGM Distribution.
To mark the beginning of the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, BLUE KING BROWN released RUSH a song that is aimed directly at all attending the COP15 summit. Its a representation of the voices and thoughts throughout the
streets, cities, towns and villages of the world...Hear us!
Much love & respect Blue King Brown! Minneapolis, MN loves you so much=) Please come back soon and play with our Wookiefoot Family & Harmony Park Tribe!! Seasons greetings and lots of holiday cheer=) Many blessings always <3 PE@CE~100% CHiLLiFiED
hi just wondering if you got a chance to check out our new wire wrap web site www.wiredreamers.com if u get a chance take a look and tell me what u think thanks.
Hey guys! How's life? Fantastic but freezing here. Any chance you guys will be joining John Butler for the Chicago show Feb 15? Please?! Love and light. sarah
Your music, your message, is so powerful. My greatest wish is that your power would somehow influence the incredibly greedy. Hey, we can all dream! Keep fighting Natalie, I believe that you, and Blue King Brown, are the one of the greatest forces for social justice since the 1960's. Blue King Brown is more than great music. You represent an idea; a cause. Not many other bands or artists are willing to use their talents for the betterment of humankind. Unfortunately, at this time it seems that "pretty boys" with a "yo yo" and women who wear their underwear over their clothes and sing about sex are all the rage. Ironically, I'm writing this comment on a site owned by Rupert Murdoch! Hey, he's one of yours isn't he? LOL.
Respectfully yours, with much admiration,
Bill
P.S. Come to Toronto Canada. I know you've played Alberta, but that's Canada's equivalent to Texas!
Thanks for being friends with the Wilefiya Inc page. There will be a new riddim released pretty quick "Rockaz Riddim' featuring many awesome Jamacian artists. Also Bobby Tenna will be dropping his new album in Feb, 2010 "Words and Melody". Keep an eye out on this page for more info on those exciting releases!! Peace and 1love!! Blondy
Hi there, I am probably your most adoring fan (only kidding)
But I do think you guys are truly admiring, and I was wondering if you think you would ever go to woodford again? You probably wont reply to this message because of your 'fame' and everything, but it would be so great if you wrote back!
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