Haley Thomas - violin, vocals
Derrick Dixon - guitar, piano Kevin Mombourquette - guitar
Jonathan Harvey - bass
Ryan Gray - drums
Influences
Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey, The Cranberries, The White Stripes, Mazzy Star, Patsy Cline, Neil Young, Feist, Arcade Fire, Sarah Harmer, Tori Amos, the 90s in general...
The Orchid formed during the winter of 2005. At first there were only two members Haley Thomas (violin and vocals) and Derrick Dixon (guitar and piano). The two worked for almost two years writing and composing numerous tunes derrived from eclectic influences such as: PJ Harvey, Sarah Slean, The Cranberries, Sarah Harmer, traditional scottish music, old time country and indie rock.
After a long search for other musicians, bassist Jon Harvey and drummer Ryan Gray joined the band. Now with a full line up, the group comes across full, dark and energetic on stage. The music has evolved into a highly emotional live experience with expressive lyrical content and enthusiastic musicianship. The songs themselves are very accessible to a wide demograph and can be translated for a stripped down coffe house atmosphere or a louder and larger club event.
Haley Thomas is a sound engineer by trade and recorded The Orchid's debut album at The Sound Market in Halifax, NS. The recording is scheduled to be released on Aug 9th @ Gus' Pub in Halifax, accompanied by a series of release events in the summer.
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Just a friendly note to say sorry for being MIA for some time.
On a happier note, I finally have a shiny copy of the official release and it sounds great! Mucho congratulations! "Ice Skate" has been playing on my speakers and in my head for two days.
All of the very best and I hope to see you all again soon.
hello friends. the tracks sound fantastic. im am excited to get my hands on the new record. so when you get the finnshed product could you put one aside for me and then proceed the let me know who to send money too for the disk. i will send out an envolope with cash money oh yeah.
take kare kid's. looking forward to seeing you all again in october.
Of course I remember you, Derrick! I'm sorry I didn't get to play in your Living Room... I really like your MySpace - songs sound great, photos are awesome! Hope to see The Orchid perform live soon!
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