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Fountain Mouth was founded in 2006 by Lead singer Bevan Mathews. In the year 2006/2007 the Australian Government made 210 placements of music by Fountain Mouth into community radio stations across Australia & Tasmania. In 2007 a music producer from USA offered to work with Fountain Mouth on their next track, after hearing Fountain Mouth's song "Joshua Generation" on the internet. Fountain Mouth then went and recorded "Alone" at the World renowned Studio 301 in Byron Bay Australia. "Alone" was then sent to Washington DC, USA for mixing & Mastering. In 2007 Fountain Mouth's "Alone EP" was made available in most countries via Itunes, Emusic, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon mp3 & Groupie tunes. In 2007 Fountain Mouth was invited by 272 Records from California, USA to have their song "I Know" included on a compilation album of International artists called "Acoustika V9". The album was released March 2008. Fountain Mouths song "I Know" was also listed as one of four singles on "Acoustika V9". The record can be purchased at "AMOEBA MUSIC" Hollywood, which is regarded by many as one of the best music stores in the World, the album is also available at Amazon.com. "Acoustika V9" was also placed in 25 College radio stations across California, USA. In July/August 2008 Fountain Mouth entered into an International battle of the bands for unsigned artists at the Christian Music site on myspace. After 2 rounds of eliminations by the 6 USA Judges, Fountain mouth was the only band left in the Top 10 from outside of the USA. Fountain Mouth finished 3rd in the overall contest. September 30, 2008, Fountain Mouths song "ALONE" was also included on an International Rock compilation album called "Riot on sunset V13" by 272 Records. Fountain Mouths song "ALONE" is also listed as a "NOTED SINGLE" This record is now available at AMOEBA MUSIC & Amazon.com. "Riot on sunset V13" has also been placed in many stores on Sunset, Melrose & Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, USA. This record has also been placed in 50 College radio stations across New York, California, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and other States of USA. Since October 2008 songs by Fountain Mouth have also been receiving radio airplay on INTRO RADIO which is a World wide radio network with more than 3 million listeners, reaching over 195 countries around the World. November 2008 Fountain Mouth Joined "OURSTAGE" New York, which is an International music site in USA. Fountain Mouth entered “ALONE” in the INDIE/ROCK section of the November contest against 664 Bands from around the World "Alone" broke the Top 20 reaching as low as 13 through the contest. Late 2008, Fountain Mouth was Invited by QUICK STAR PRODUCTIONS in USA to have their song "I Know" included on an International compilation album called "Rock4Life 09" look out for this album which is due for an International release mid 2009.
FOUNTAIN MOUTH MUSICIANS
ASHER YANIW (Violin)
Asher is a music teacher & composer
BEVAN MATHEWS (Lead Singer)
Bevan was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia in 2001.
COREY PRIOR (Key Board)
Corey was the key Board player for the NEWS BOYS. He now owns CPU Studios (music production)
MORGAN ADAMS (Guitar)
Morgan was born in South Africa, he later moved to the Gold Coast of Australia
NIGEL BIRKBECK (Drums)
Nigel lives in Brisbane. He is also the drummer for Citipointe C.O.C
PETER EDWARDS (Trumpet)
Peter is a friend of Lead Guitarist Rob & also a friend of Bevan.
ROB NEWHOUSEN (Lead Guitarist)
Rob loves to SURF!!!
RYAN WHITFIELD (Bass Guitar)
Ryan was also born in New Zealand, he went to the same school as Bevan. Ryan now lives in Caloundra, QLD, Australia.
STUDIOS & PRODUCERS
DAVID & ROSANNA PALMER (Surf City Studio)
David & Rosanna Palmer are from the band ROSANNA'S RAIDERS they have toured the World for many years with bands such as PETRA & WHITE HEART. They are now associate Pastors of Surf City Church in Surfers Paradise.
PAUL PILSNENIKS (Studio's 301)
Paul has worked with some of the World's leading artists in recording their albums such as EDDIE VAN HALEN & HILLSONG AUSTRALIA. Paul runs Studio's 301 at Byron Bay. Studio's 301 is known by many people as the country's best Studio. 301 has also recorded artists such as SILVER CHAIR & METALLICA.
BRAD & LESLIE BAERWALD (Studio 51)
Brad has worked for many years in some of the Worlds leading recording studio's. He now owns Studio 51 in Washington DC, USA. Brad produced Fountain Mouth's song called ALONE. Fountain Mouth are extremely happy & Grateful for the work that Brad has done for them in their final product. Brad's wife Leslie Manages the administration side of Studio 51.
MUSIC CONSULTANTS
JMA CONSULTING - USA (Michael Wittig & Joey Avalos)
Michael Wittig & Joey Avalos are in the USA bands PILLAR & STARS GO DIM. Michael & Joey have been helping Fountain Mouth with advice and strategies through telephone & email consultation.
POSTAL CONTACT:
Bevan Mathews
PO Box 387
Whakatane
Post code 3158
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
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