Boy & Bear is happy.
Boy & Bear is Tambourine.
Boy & Bear is good for you.
After performing as Dave Hosking during 2008 the band decided to re-name the project and embrace a new direction and sound of 70's folk rock.
Boy & Bear is a Sydney based band built on the collaboration of three front men of separate bands. The combination of three songwriters has resulted in songs that a reflect a variety of genres and personalities.
In early 2009 Jake Tarasenko (bass), Dave Hosking (lead vocals/guitar), Killian Gavin (vocals/guitars) and Tim Hart (drums/vocals) were brought together under the auspices of a unique partnership that has fostered a celebratory, multi-instrumental blend of folk and alt-country. Crooning vocals lift over tangibly raw, plodding guitar twangs and chugging percussion, subtly reminiscent of 70s folk ballads with an infectious velocity and richness that unveils itself as each song is played. Their sound has often been likened to that of Iron and Wine, Fleet Foxes and The Shins.
Having recently won a spot to perform at the prestigious Homebake festival in Sydney in December, the band has garnered well-deserved attention due to the meteoric spread of the bands first two singles "Mexican Mavis" and "The Storm".
Mexican Mavis
rating: 5/5
I think this is brilliant. Simple as that.
Richard Kingsmill, triple j
The Storm
rating: 4/5
I'm completely enamoured of this song. I love the Appalachian folk vibe and beautiful choral vocals that appear at the beginning and end. It's like F...
Dom Alessio, triple j
The Storm
rating: 4/5
a great song - well crafted, awesome vocals, and super-catchy!
Sarah Howells, triple j
The Storm
rating: 4/5
Such a powerful track, so many layers and such attention to detail production wise and melodically. We've had our ears on Dave Hosking for a while, great to hear his amazing talents mobilised into this project.
Steph Hughes, triple j
It's overdue but a thankyou is in order for the AMAZING melbourne gig. :) It was so great to finally see you lot live and to chat to Killian again and briefly meet Tim and Jake...and of course, to FINALLY meet Dave and have a nice chat. Haha. About time right?
Hope Homebake was amazing and nice work with the Laura Marling supports, if only i was in Melbourne in Jan!
Hi Boy and Bear. Was lovely plaing with you on Friday and having a few chats here and there. Hope Homebake was a successful show for you guys. Would be great to do it all again soon.... Do stay in touch. -SF
Last night was heaven Great gig guys, thanks for letting us use ur Ampppp. When your in Melbourne next let us know, where 20 mins from the city Its Gota be better than a hostel, Bacon and Eggs, We will deliver Cheers Hayden
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