Brooke Aved and the Assassins was formed with two of my most favorite Austin friends, Matt Bayuk (whom has played everything from lead guitar to drums in this project), and Charles Avelon (an amazing bassist!). I have teamed up with Stephen Miller an amazingly talented Singer/ Songwriter. I am making my first attempt to co-write, and so far the results are great! Stephen has a great ear, and is very easy to work with. We've finished three songs, and are hard at work on our fourth. Stephen is also Producing my first full length album, due to be released in Winter 2009. This album is unlike anything you've heard from me before!
Influences
Radiohead, Dido, Frou Frou, Fiona Apple, Muse, Jem, Tori Amos, NIN, Audioslave, Soundgarden, Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Garbage, Republica, Alanis Morissette, The Cartigans, The Cranberries, Evanescence, Amy Winehouse, Gnarles Barkley, Gorillaz, Sade, Sheryl Crow, John Robison, Cake, Beck, Jimmi Hendrix, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Sublime, Killers, Franz Ferdinand, She Wants Revenge, Eric Clapton, Nirvana, White Stripes, Ben Harper, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Oasis, Enigma, Massive Attack, Amber Estrada, Stephen Miller, Stacey Miller, Cooper Lenhart, Richard Perot, James Bullard, Luke Ballencia, Karen Goh, A.J. Seidner, Matt Bayuk, Charles Avelon, Ryan Adams, Modest Mouse, A Good Rogering, Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, Kristen Kissling, Clayton Colvin, Ryan Flemming, Barry Welch, Ben Henning, Aqualung, Dana Davis, Langdon Powell, Amanda Lepre, Robert Cooperman, Monte Peck, The Mango Kings, Jef Madnik, Ralph Lichenstien, Randy Foisy.... Just to name a few.
Sounds Like
People frequently compare me to Joni Mitchell, and Jewel. I like to think I take after my idols, Radiohead, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, and Tori Amos
Seven years ago, Brooke picked up a guitar, taught herself to play, and soon began writing her own songs. An astute observer of life, Brooke explores life situations, creating lyrics that delve deeply into transition, romance, heartbreak, healing, and forgiveness. Combined with haunting melodies, her poetic lyrics create unforgettable songs.
Brooke performed regularly in California, at North Bay nightclubs, where her vocals, style, and songwriting garner comparisons to such far ranging stars as Joni Mitchell, Sheryl Crow, and Sarah McLachlan. Loyal fans call her Napa Valley's songbird. Brooke performed at The Aloha Festival, a benefit concert organized by Peace through Music, staged in Ventura to supplement school music programs. She has also performed in benefits to support victims of domestic violence.
Brooke moved to Austin Texas in 2005, to persue her passion in a musically active city. In 2008, her band, "Brooke Aved and the Assassins." toured Northern California where they played to packed houses. The Assassins also enjoyed their radio debut! Upon returning to Texas, the Assassins played six shows in four days durring the SXSW festival. Now, Brooke is taking a break from playing out while focusing on recording her first full length album, due to be released in Winter 2009.
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Hey neighbor!! How art thou? Sorry we missed you and your incredible voice on Saturday!! We had fun, but would have been more fun with you in the house!! I hope everything is OK!!! Keep in touch and holla if you need anything!! Peace! Mike
Hey Brooke - nice to see you the other day!! Thanks for your awesome contributions!! You certainly give that tune a whole new life! I am totally diggin' your tunes!! YES, I have listened to you lately and I am in awe!! "The Wrong Words" and "Mind Games" just kick my rump roast!!! I love those tunes!! You need to be out on the big stage and share your incredible voice and compositions with the masses!! Hope to see you soon!! Peace! Mike
AWWW! Where have you been lovie? It was awesome to see a comment from you! I miss you very much! I hope everything is going well! Whats new? You coming to Napa any time soon? Let me know ok! I love ya! xoxo
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