LUKE WRIGHT - vocals, guitars, mandolins, piano, piano accordion...
MICHAEL THOROGOOD - bass, guitars, backing vocals...
MICHAEL NOURI - drums, percussion, sound design, backing vocals,...
Influences
Paul Simon, Sting & The Police, Rufus Wainwright, Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson, David Gray, Nina Simone, Beirut, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Jeff Buckley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joan as Policewoman, Rage Against the Machine, The Roots, Bill Frisell.
'The Art Of Travel' is the debut album by Australian band BOBBY VIRTUE.
A completely independent work written, performed and engineered by Luke Wright, Michael Thorogood and Michael Nouri within the confines of the band's studio located on the NSW Central Coast during the Autumn and Winter months of 2008.
Performing material from their debut album, along with many new compositions, in venues across Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast. The BOBBY VIRTUE sound is energetic, dynamic and passionate, with the drive and intricacy of jazz, accompanied by the romanticism of country, classical and contemporary rock genres.
Hey hey I just realised I never replied to you guys. It was good to meet you too, hopefully see you at another gig in sydney sometime. Hope your music is going well
I actually played a few shows with Michael about 8 years ago in a band with Michael Peter. He was a very talented player then, so I guess he's ridiculously awsome now...hehe...
I dig what yous are doing...
Cheers for the add!
Peace
P.s Hey Michael... I hope all is good (restaurant ect.)and good luck with the tunes. Good to see your still jammin man...
Hi Guys, Willow here I met you at El Rocco/BarMe last week. I've sent you a message here on Myspace. If you could please check your inbox and hopefully get back to me that would be great. Cheers a bunch and I really liked your set. WW. x
Thank you for the flowers! We are pleased you like the new songs! Hope to see you soon at on of our concerts! However - please check the MAHALA RAI BANDA tour schedule for concert dates! www.mahala-rai-banda.com
Friends will be friends, When you're in need of love They give you care and attention, Friends will be friends, When you're through with life And all hope is lost, Hold out your hands 'cause Friends will be friends Right till the end
Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Week!
TORTUGA BAR - STORM EP (VIERSIEBEN RECORDS/FINETUNES) OUT NOW!
This online EP release (5 Tracks & Artwork) is not just an appetizer for the album which follows on June 26 - among the album versions of "Storm" (feat. Evan Dando) and "Feel the Love" it contains a remix of "Storm", made by labelmates Monocular, the track "Cavallo Pazzo (Song For Mondo Fumatore To Sing)" feat. Werner Kureinski, former member of Aheads and "Do It Right", a nice version of the Daniel Johnston song performed by Tortuga Bar and Navel.
You've got a great sound there. Good luck with your Favela gig! Unfortunately I can't make it but if you're ever playing around Sydney again let me know.
hi, thanks for your digital friendship and for the comment, makes me happy :-) I like your songs, great composition, arrangement and voice! greets and best wishes from vienna, robi
MONOCULAR - "Somewhere On The Line" [VierSieben Records/Alive/Plastic Head (UK)] out now!
Get your physical or digital copy at your favorite store. ...filigree and athmospheric electrosounds, combined with the charismatic vocals of the singer Nic Koray, all in all creating an extraordinarily melancholic and thought-provoking music having no equal...
"Somewhere On The Line is the best debut album in the widened Trip-Hop-Genre since Goldfrapps legendary Felt Mountain" (Zillo Magazin 03/09)
Hey guys. Thanks heaps for letting me use the Bass amp the other night. I dug your stuff. Some really nice flowing guitar riffs and the 5/8 song was cool too. Cheers
hey luke and mick's how are you guys? congrats on the album fellas. you guys should be stoked its sounds great... luke i can only remember your voice when we were junior burgers pissing off mr droz. it sounds great. see you guys soon. leon
We are very proud to announce, that Monocular s "Water Shape EP" is available at your favorite Online-Store now. Containing the single "Water Shape" from the forthcoming album "Somewhere On The Line" (April 03, 2009 VierSieben Records/Alive) and three non-album tracks ("Consequence", "To Admire The Life", "Ravenclaw"), it is definitely a must have for all fans of filigree and athmospheric electrosounds. Where bands like Lamb or Frou Frou left a gap in the late 90s and early 21st century, Monocular redefined the sound and set new standards in developing their complex music by connecting charismatic vocals with entrancing soundscapes.
