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Grassroots Street Orchestra
Hip Hop / Roots Music / Progressive

bringing beautiful music back to the street



Brisbane, Queensland
Australia

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Member Since4/17/2006
Band Websitehttp://grassrootsstreetorchestra.net
Band MembersSurya 'Surreal' McEwen: raps
Steve 'Wailin' Wallis: vocals, harmonica, guitar
Robyn 'Gelfling' Cummins: bass, percussion, backing vocals
Charles 'Bobby Alu' Wall: drums, percussion
Youka 'Lele' Snell: violin, melodica, backing vocals
Jai 'Gantic' Mitchell: guitar, bass
InfluencesAll six members bring a different musical background and set of influences and styles to create a unique and eclectic sound which somehow blends elements of all those influences.
Sounds LikeRootsy, live music, with hiphop heavy grooves and rhymes played on acoustic guitars, harmonicas, violin, melodica and a splash of percussion over solid bass guitar and drum kit. Plenty of influence from everything from reggae, to latin to blues and folk-rock. Altogether creating something totally new and different.
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   About Grassroots Street Orchestra

Bio

South-East Queensland locals, Grassroots Street Orchestra, have created a formidable reputation and a dedicated following throughout Eastern Australia with their captivating original sound, and intense, high-energy live performances. Their unique style is a potent mix of passionate, politically charged, eloquent hip-hop lyricism, underpinned by exotic, progressive sounds from a jaw-dropping live instrumental lineup.

Time Off called described them as "A thrilling and compelling ensemble with a slew of disparate influences and the intellect and artistry to unite them", as well as naming them "one of the best hip hop outfits in Australia".

With standout festival performances at the likes of The Big Day Out, Roots Rap Reggae, Island Time/Vibe and The Pro-Show, as well as huge shows supporting the likes of The Herd, Lyrics Born, Urthboy and many more, industry showcases, several east coast tours, a successful studio EP in 2007, and live EP in 2008 under their belt - and with a debut album on the way. There are big things on the horizon for this six-piece phenomenon, and nothing can stop them blazing their way towards it.

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Contact

If you would like to contact Grassroots or their management email info@grassrootsstreetorchestra.net or call Jai on 0407204915.


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a FRENCH BUTLER called SMITH





Jul 9 2009 4:37 AM

Hey all!
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Jul 8 2009 12:52 AM

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ANGEL RUIZ





Jul 7 2009 5:11 PM

Thanks for the add. Welcome. Angel.
Red Eye Rapture





Jun 6 2009 2:28 PM

Whoa, summer is pretty much already here and its cookin' outside! Got any big plans? Hope you have lots o' fun and good times!
christopher





May 20 2009 2:16 PM

AHHH new song Shisha! is amazing! loving it.
Morgan Macmanus





May 18 2009 10:50 PM

Hey, Prop's for the add. When you get some time av a listen to my music, let me know if you dont like it.
Peace.
M0RGz
michael





Apr 17 2009 1:45 AM

hey surreal
thanks for the lemonade :)
lisa & tony





Apr 15 2009 8:02 AM

hey, thanx for being our friends - yuz rock.
Cheers from the Sth coast o NSW
Rumour on Florence





Apr 15 2009 3:16 AM

Yo!
Thanx for the addage!
Peace - ROF
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Apr 6 2009 1:41 PM

Stop press! 9 Piece wall of sound 10th April @ the Loft. For this show CBD will be in fine form with the duelling vocals of Sonia Leeson & Shelly Hughes both sharing the lead, driving the music along with his great energy is Guy Anderton on the drums, shredding on the guitar is Alex McCloud one of the finest, also on guitar is skank master Bodhi Seed, the horn section is Stuart Curry on trombone with his velvet tone & Andrew Hills with his wild Saxophone, B Bassic conducting and bassing with some trippy FX, Byron Goodwin tweaks in some electronics and percussion.
If there’s any room left after the band are all in you’ll catch one great show! (paste in on)
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Apr 5 2009 9:19 AM

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Apr 5 2009 4:52 AM

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Apr 3 2009 2:01 AM

The Scrapes! We've come to take your minds!
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Apr 2 2009 3:53 AM

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Apr 1 2009 10:12 AM

PJ & OMINOUS HITTING THE STAGE @ REVERB. COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THEM AND MEET BUKKCITY AND ALL THE UP & COMING SYDNEY CREWS...
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Apr 1 2009 3:39 AM

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Mar 31 2009 4:15 PM

Hailey Calvert





Mar 30 2009 12:44 PM


Hey Guys! Im playing at The Loft on the Gold Coast this Thursday night.
Come along if your in the area!

Hailey
KEL on EARTH





Mar 29 2009 1:44 PM

Hells yes!
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Mar 25 2009 10:57 PM

Ay Guys looking forward to the show with Samedi Sound System, Will be a good night fur Shawl.


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Mar 25 2009 1:44 PM

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Mar 23 2009 2:37 PM

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Mar 17 2009 11:30 AM

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