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Member Since12/3/2005
Band Websitewww.soundclick.com/diem
Band MembersDiem Brooks: Bass, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion.
Influences

I guess you could say that I've been influenced by anything and everything that I've ever heard... I appreciate most forms of music. Basically, if it's cool, I dig it !

My current cd collection mainly consists of many different genres of rock - everything from 90's hard rock and instumental / progressive rock, up to todays top pop, rock, prog rock, and alternative bands...

My cd, cassette, vinyl, video, and dvd collection [keeping in mind that some of these were given to me, and haven't been listened to in years, (but admittedly, I have listened to them all at least once)], shows I've been influenced (positively, and negatively in some cases) by; *Baby Animals, *The Beach Boys, *The Beatles, *Mark Boals, *Bon Jovi, *Michelle Branch, *Chris Brooks, *Jeff Buckley, *Candy Harlots, *Randy Coven, *The Corrs, *CPR, *Def Leppard, *The Dissociatives, *Dream Theater, *Hilliary Duff, *Electric Mary, *Empire, *Evanesence, *John Farnham, *Feeding The Addiction, *Good Charlotte, *Gotthard, *Stuart Hamm, *Hanson, *Charlton Hill, *Whitney Houston, *Natalie Imbruglia, *Incubus, *Invertigo, *Janet Jackson, *Michael Jackson, *Killing Heidi, *Richie Kotzen, *Avril Lavigne, *Linkin Park, *Marilyn Manson, *Vinnie Moore, *Alanis Morissette, *Motley Crue, *Mr Big, *Mudhead, *Nelson, *Niacin, *1927, *A Perfect Circle, *Poison, *Rick Price, *Ratt, *Red Hot Chilli Peppers, *David Lee Roth, *Savage Garden, *Billy Sheehan, *silverchair, *Ashlee Simpson, *Skid Row, *The Smashing Pumpkins, *Southern Sons, *Stone Temple Pilots, *Sweet FA, *Joey Tafolla, *Talas, *Taxiride, *Irwin Thomas, *Tigertailz, *Tool, *Trixter, *Tuff, *Robbie Williams, *Ugly Kid Joe, *Steve Vai, *Van Halen, *The Veronicas, *The Warren Brothers, *The Wreckers, plus a bunch of various artists' / mixed tapes I've had over the years... as well as countless demos from bands that I've performed with.

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   About Diem Brooks on bass !

Hey there ! My name's Diem (well technically that's just my nickname, but everyone calls me that, so you can too !) and I play bass !

If you're the type of person that likes to read bios, please do so at www.soundclick.com/diem and whilst you're there, check out some of my bass instrumental jam tunes !

The songs featured above are home demos of some of my favourite original songs, and feature me on every instrument, and although not really a singer - that's me singing !

I come from a family of professional musicians, and no doubt you've either heard of them, or at least the artists they've played with ! I've been playing one instrument or another since the age of seven, and my highlights would have to be: *Playing solo at the Sydney Opera House on piano accordian when I was seven; *Being eight years old, and featured on the front page of the local paper for apparently doing a drum solo between sets at one of my Dad's gigs (when I couldn't even hold the sticks properly at that stage !); *Being fortunate enough to spend a few days hanging out with one of my biggest influences - Billy Sheehan; *Spending hours and hours back in the day, writing music with my former bandmate and good friend Kate Akhurst which ultimately were never really heard by the masses [(which may not have been such a bad thing !) Check out the evolution of her writing now - she's in my top friends list]; *Sharing the stage with one of my other biggest influences - my elder brother Chris (also in my top friends list - Check him out for sure !!!); *And so many other little things that have happened at gigs, and whilst continuing my musical journey, that will probably seem insignificant to you (but that's okay !)

So, my myspace friends, check out my playing and my tunes and let me know what you think !

Hope to see you at a gig soon !

Diem.

(click below to see mini 'live bass solo' video)

Click below to see my old band 'reflector' performing "believe" on scout tv !


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Kenni DeNile™ Official

Kenni DeNile™ Official



Nov 25 2009 5:43 AM

Hi Diem~ I know you've been friends on MySpace with my wife for a while.. she thought you might like the new tunes we just released.... so I thought I'd share the link... Keep Rockin'!

KD

Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks



Oct 6 2009 8:27 PM

Yeah, you sure that love that thing!  

I wont go for as big a number as before because I don't need porn stars and crap bands promoting their shit on my page.
Greg Cade

Greg Cade



Sep 5 2009 2:45 PM

Hey Mate!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the blog!!
I really can't wait to get this music out there! I'll def make sure yo're one of the first to get a copy! :

Anyway, what have you been up to? Seems like things have gotten quiet on your music page. You still playing? We've got to do some music stuff sometime!!!!!!!!

Greg :)
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Feb 21 2009 11:21 PM

Hey D! How are ya?!!! Sorry I've been out of the loop a bit, life has been crazy... bummer I didn't get to see you when I was home, the time flew by and before I knew it I was on a plane again... Hope you're well, keep in touch! xx Kate
Greg Cade

Greg Cade



Jan 23 2009 11:28 AM

Hey Diem!

Been a while! How are you?
What you up to musically these days?

Greg :)
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Nov 27 2008 1:51 AM

haha! always!!! I guess it's easy, cos I stick to red.
hope ur well! xx
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Oct 30 2008 12:29 AM

Thanks Diem!! sorry it's a bit late... oh, and I just realised I still haven't written back to your email... I'm so crap.
sorry! Hope you are well though, how's EVERYTHING?!!!! xx
NO PRESSURE

NO PRESSURE



Oct 13 2008 7:53 PM

hi guys thanx for the add and friendship keep on rockin cheers
Drakeos [MFL]

Drakeos [MFL]



Oct 13 2008 11:04 AM

Saw you on scout TV and u rocked :P
erase.release

erase.release



Jun 13 2008 9:21 AM

Razors are for singers and drag queens. See you at MUM july 4, or i'll set the Pigeon loose on you.
D
Greg Cade

Greg Cade



May 31 2008 1:07 PM

Hey Diem!

How did the first couple of gigs go?
Sorry I couldn't make either one of them :( Keep me posted when the next ones are and I'll try really hard to make it.
How's the drummer search going? I play myself but I'm not sure if you guys are looking for exclusive commitment or not. Looks like it would be a lot of fun though :)

Greg :)
Ferret

Ferret



May 8 2008 10:25 PM

Bugger... Balmain is a bit of a hike for me. Would love to see the new band in action otherwise.
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Apr 29 2008 4:51 PM

HEY! nice to hear from you! I just checked out your band, they are really good, I'm so happy for you!! Can't wait to come to a gig!! I'll be back for xmas, but yeah I'm living in LA now. It's been pretty crazy, but all is going great! Slowly building up my album, but also writing songs for other artists. It looks like that will be putting the bread on my table!! haha! Glad to hear your ankle is healing, you'll be able to dance more holes in the stage now... I hope everything is going great, really cool to keep in touch and hear your news!! xoxo Kate
Greg Cade

Greg Cade



Apr 27 2008 4:33 PM

Hey Diem!

How are things? Congratulations on your new gig with Reflector!! I'm glad to hear you're getting back out there with your bass!! Will have to try and drag you to one of Irsys next gigs when he's next up here. Will have to see if I can make that gig on the 9th...

Greg :)
Tanti

Tanti



Mar 29 2008 4:48 AM

Hey hey! Hello there! Nice to hear from you. Haven't seen you at Irwin's gigs so you were probably working.

It'll be JJ gigs for a while with the upcoming Moss/Stevens tour but hope he can fit in an Irwin gig somewhere!

See you soon,
Tanti xx
♪♫Sabrina♪♫

♪♫Sabrina♪♫



Mar 14 2008 6:15 PM

hey you-- hope all is well in your world!
take excellent care--
S
Georgia Barlow Music

Georgia Barlow Music



Mar 13 2008 4:56 AM

wow...you're still alive!!!! he speaks!!! Shock horror!!!

that sux about your ankle! i've had a pretty shocking start to the year too...been in and out of hospitals....lots of fun... i appear to be on the mend though which is good....

soooo.... all is well with the music??? need an awesome singer for anything????

G xo
Cameron

Cameron



Mar 10 2008 9:11 AM

Hey Diem, glad you remembered me ! Would love to catch another gig with you and/ or Chris playing. Will keep checking back to see whats going on gig-wise. I'm finally in a band now and am having a ball !

Stay in touch

Cam
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Feb 20 2008 6:17 PM

oh you poor thing!! I hope you get better soon... you un-co!!! haha... good news about your dad though.
My management pressed some CDs for promotion, not sure how many they did, but I might have them online selling hardcopys later, not sure at this moment!! But thanks for listening! How's music going for you? xx
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Feb 20 2008 4:12 AM

hey d, not sure if I wrote back to your comment, but just wondering how your dads surgery went? hope he is ok. xxx
Ferret

Ferret



Feb 13 2008 11:06 AM

I hope it's just the venue's last gig, not yours, because there's no way I can make it tomorrow night and stay employed at the same time.
Kate Akhurst

Kate Akhurst



Jan 20 2008 3:13 AM

Hey D! Hope you had a great holiday break! Sorry I didn't get to give you a call, everything has been flying past and now I'm back in LA! Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line and say Hi! xx
~*Hope*~

Hope Banks



Dec 23 2007 2:35 AM

Hey Diem!!
Just wanted to wish you a Merry Xmas!!

~Hope~
Irwin Thomas

Irwin Thomas



Dec 21 2007 1:29 PM

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Greg Cade

Greg Cade



Dec 20 2007 11:58 AM

Hey Diem!

Thanks for the seasons greetings! Same to you and your family!
I was just thinking bout you the other day and wondering how you were going. Maybe we can find the time for a jam or something in the new year? :P Seeing Irsy on the 30th at The Vanguard, you going?

Take care mate!
Greg :)
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