Acoustic version of Road Trippin' live on Shinathon 2008
Acoustic version of Will You Go live on Shinathon 2008
Influences
Coldplay, Eight, U2, Delirious, John Mayor, Incubus, Supergroove, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Incubus, Jeff Buckley, John Bulter Trio, Mama Said, Micheal Jackson, The Living End, Jimi Eat World, Switchfoot, The Beatles, Crowded House, Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Dave Dobbyn, Bob Dylan, Credence Clearwater Revival, Herbie Mann, Radiator, David Crowder Band, The Shadows, The Funk Brothers, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, Reuben Morgan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Che Fu. Nine Inch Nails, Matchbox 20, Green Day, Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth
Sounds Like
Coldplay, U2, John Mayor, Delerious, Switchfoot, Maroon 5, Eight
Eshalon are a Hamilton-based band who have been together for two years and come from incredibly diverse backgrounds. Their uniting factor is their passion for music, which each of them have studied on a tertiary level. They have played everywhere from social functions to pubs to the Waikato Uni Christmas in the Park and just recently at the inaugural Hamilton 400 V8s. Their alternative pop sound is as diverse as the boys that play it, and is influenced by the likes of Incubus, the Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, U2, Delirious, and Eight.
Tom Chapman-Smith grew up in Te Akau before heading to Auckland for schooling. He now lives in Hamilton where he is a music teacher. Tom is in charge of the keyboard, flute and backing vocals for Eshalon.
Tony Diprose is married to the wonderful Julia and they recently celebrated the arrival of their first child Summer. Tony is on bass and has a passion for achieving the perfect tone on his Ampeg rig, which he does with consistency. Born in Auckland, Tony spent most of his life in Te Awamutu before moving to Raglan where he now lives with Julia.
Nick Kraenzlin is by far the most traveled member of the band having spent a large part of his life in Germany, Wales, Tonga, and America, but now calls New Zealand home. Nick is the lead-singer, guitarist and songwriter for the band, and also does solo work (www.myspace.com/nicholaskraenzlin).
Peter Shields is on drums, which he plays with a passion. Growing up in Otorohanga and Raglan, Peter now lives in Hamilton tutoring drums and working as a sound engineer.
Eshalon came together while all the boys were studying at Vision College. Vision gave room for Eshalon to form as a band, performing on the annual schools' tour and recording their first demo in the schools production suite. Eshalon still has a strong relationship with Vision and values the knowledge acquired while studying there. For more information, check out www.visioncollege.ac.nz
Writing is always a passion for any band and with no exception here. Eshalon are always working on new material, trying to find new ways to communicate with their audience. Their lyrics aim to be universally relevant and speak to situations that people face day to day.
Eshalon's first EP will be released in 2008. It has been a long time in the process but the lads are very excited about the recording! They will be playing at as many opportunities as they can to share their Passion! for music and desire to leave a legacy larger than music...
Contact:
eshalonband@gmail.com
Tom @ 027 252 9372
eshalon - Debut EP out now!!!'s Friend Space (Top 19)
Sweet! Sounds good! Us? We got some songs on a compilation.. http://worldsweetworld.com/music And we will finish our album in January. Lookin for a new years eve gig.. Hmm.. Maybe.. Matt
Hey sounds awesome, the bar next to my tattoo studio, (which by the way is www.bodymodz.co.nz hehe), is always up for bands, we'll open for ya aye! They got accommodation up stairs etc....keep us up to date with ya plans guys, hope all goes well!! Tony
hey guys hows music going? We are back getting ready for summer, there's a bar over here that has regular bands if you keen for a band night in lil ol Waihi. Also our studio is next to it, www.bodymodz.co.nz , if you need some ink ;)Take it easy, Tony
Hey boyz, hows things. Long time no speak, our hiatus finally over, new drummer an so forth finally, hope gigging is treating you all well. Also, I own a tattoo studio in Waihi next time you over this way... www.bodymodz.co.nz Rock on, Tony
Hello Friends. It's been a while, so I wanted to check in to see when those American Tour dates were scheduled for. C'mon over and hang out in Arizona for a spell. It's cooling off now..... only 104. Take care, and GOD Bless. -D'Alvertones
Hey how's it going? Sweet. We've got some new music up! Swing by our page when you get a chance, have a listen. Great to be in touch with ya. Peace Sao Paulo Punks
haha yes i know what a pukeko is and i am one because its a funny name and its fun. please do explain why i owed you a cake cause im still utterly confused about it. i am back in australia now and its INCREDIBLY WARM!!!!! i walked around town in a singlet and skirt all day and was sweating while all my friends where in jeans and jerseys and were cold. right the cake tin and knife my host mum (who both these things belong to) works in the office in the morning so just drop it it on monday for donna tomsett. that would be great tell the class i say hi :)
hey there, its great to be home, but man i miss mo-town so much, although it rarely gets below 10 degrees over here hahahaha, and most days is over 20, shorts and t-shirt everyday. hows is mo-town coping without me? :)
Hi guys! Don't forget to sign up for the global battle of the bands. The NZ heats are next week! Register at gbob.com. There are some great prizes involved! Your new songs are sounding great!
do us a favor? head over to this site and vote for us to play MAIN STAGE at Cornerstone Festival! http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/newbandshowcase/AllLeftOut/ we're currently 14 our of over 100 bands! so get all your friends, family, and enemies to vote every day!
