Solo projects, I play everything and record it all. The orange opera, I play guitar, piano, and sing.
the ice cream story by Kevin Hambrick
Influences
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Wilco, T-Rex, 70's Billy Joel, Dinosaur Jr., Nick Drake, The Jayhawks, Early R.e.m., Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Neil Young, Sonic Youth,DR.DOG, The Teeth, Grapefruit, Solo Lennon, Pete Ham and many more...
Sometimes, the best of things come from the most unlikely of places. Who would have thought a wellspring of world-class pop-rock would gush forth from a ho-hum city in the Midwestern U.S., not exactly renowned for its musical output? Here’s the exception that proves the rule: great music can emerge from the most humble of locales. The Orange Opera channels a classic vibe, enriched with some stellar signposts of early ‘70s rock, driven by the uncanny songcraft of Kevin Hambrick (guitar, piano, lead vocal) and propelled by bassist Bryan Brubaker, guitarist Michael Ostermeyer, and drummer Kevin Hockaday. This combo melds modern energy with vintage vibe to produce the kind of distinctive, catchy, smart and infectious sound that you recognize immediately: it simply belongs in your ears. Imagine bits of Beatles and Badfinger melodic magic mingling with ELO and Wilco, and you’ve barely scratched the surface. The Orange Opera is one of those essential bands that you hear once and realize that, yeah, maybe there’s hope for pop music after all.
2007 has been a great year for the band. Early in the year they played at Fort Wayne, IN’s venerable Embassy Theater to an appreciative crowd of over 1,800. A stretch of opening gigs for great bands followed, including an outstanding show with The Teeth (from Park the Van Records). Upon the completion of a highly successful southern U.S. tour, The Orange Opera returned to their hometown in August and were awarded 1st place in Whatzup Magazine’s highly competitive 2007 Battle of the Bands. An October 7 appearance with national act Dr. Dog (also on Park the Van Records) at Fort Wayne’s Sunset Hall promises to add yet another highlight to The Orange Opera’s year.
written by D. M. Jones
Email us at info@theorangeopera.com or call 260-745-5860 for more information.
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I am listening to the samples of YotB and they sound great. I can't wait to come home and get my own copy, good work.
Did you hear of the Dr. Dog show in Bloomington, IN February 11th? I am excited for it, I know you love that band and wanted to make sure your didn't miss it.
I apologize for not sending more recordings. I've only been able to record four more of my songs sense then and they aren't very quality. I hope your doing well. :)
Come out and celebrate the release of our new album, 'Real World Shaker', with us. The kickoff to a national college radio campaign beginning on the 30th. It should be a wild time. Hope to see you there and as always, thanks for the support - The Wonda
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