:: chris stewart
:: tim parsons
:: laura corney
:: ellis lum mow
Influences
:: dave matthews band
:: vampire weekend
:: the police
:: lior
:: michael jackson
:: radiohead
:: d'angelo
:: kirk franklin
:: jill scott
:: birdlife
:: stevie wonder
:: meshell ndegeocello
:: ani di franco
:: bobby mcferrin
:: erykah badu
:: coldplay
:: kings of leon
A guava is a tropical fruit. Tropical fruit grows in hot places. Guavas, therefore, are hot. They are also tasty, brightly coloured, and generally refreshing to the senses. How much longer can we stretch this analogy, you ask? ...not much further....
Hip, yet unconventional, Guava stands out in the Sydney scene as something special. Described as 'alternative, rootsy pop', the groove based rhythm section grounds the vocal and sax melodies, which are often jazz-inspired and African sounding. The songs are about love, peace and freedom; celebrating the opportunity to be alive, to be joyful and to live well.
The band has had some commendable achievements over the year and a half since playing together. They’ve already recorded two EPs (‘Guava’ and ‘The Blue Ep’), the latter of which is now being distributed through MGM Green and can be purchased through iTunes.
They've also had national radio airplay with Triple J, and Sydney’s Fbi with ‘Hope in Mind’, and done tonnes of shows throughout Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and Canberra, including The Basement, The Vanguard, The Heritage Hotel, The Supper Club, The Annandale, Spectrum, 303 High St, The Wesley Ann and Canberra’s Hippo Lounge. Guava’s live shows are energetic, engaging, sometimes experimental, and always an experience. They also love alliteration. And puns.
Our Blue Ep is available on itunes and we've also got a fan page on facebook so "fan" us!
If you would like to hear about gigs and Guava news, please email us for a monthly update at heyguava@mail.com
Also If you would like a FREE copy of our song "GO GO" just let us know via email and we'll send you the song!
Hi there, just a last-minute note to let you know that the Munkle is playing at the underground wonderland that is Qirkz, this Thursday, 3rd September. We're supporting the inimitable Flap! from Melbourne. For those that don't know, Qirkz is an amazing new warehouse space, it's decked out with weird and wonderful trinkets, it's BYO and it's family-friendly... visit qirkz.com for more info. Hope you can make it!
Hey Tim, I have no idea whats happening tonight... I think I'm going out to dinner with Mikey but we could come over after maybe... I'll talk to Mikey :)
Hey are you coming to my party next week. I gave Tash the invite but I'm unsure if either of you are coming. Hope you can come!! :)
hey there yeah the guy did get in touch but unfortunately I'm playing that night for my mate lianne so can't be there. it sucks cus it sounds like a great night. I thought he would have told you grrr! how are things?
Hi there! We have two exciting shows this week! Friday 27th Feb Heritage Hotel, Bulli With Sierra Fin and The Shipwrecked Doors open at 8pm. $12 presale, $15 at the door.
Saturday 28th Feb Spectrum, Darlinghurst With The Retreat and Adrian Deutsch The Supper Club, Darlinghurst Doors open at 8pm. $12 presale, $15 at the door.
Chris mate it was really nice to meet you tonight i really enjoyed your songs and the chat! Who knew we would have such common interests. I really like the way the band works aswell, its not what i expected which is a good thing! The youtube vid is ace. Mate you take care of yourself, safe trip home and ill get those details to you on studios and venues in london asap.
Hope you liked my tunes. Look up Urchin Studios on my myspace i recorded Remember Me, So Crazy and Paper and Plastic there(it was ages ago and their recordings sound even better now) but it think they're cool. The rest of the songs were done at my friends house except for Untitled which was at my mates Uni.
