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Mr Rascal
Alternative / Indie / Folk



Brisbane, Queensland
Australia

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Last Login:  11/14/2009
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Member Since8/7/2006
Band Members
Christian Duell
Michael Brian Phillip Nix
(aka Redbeard)
Grant Davis (aka Salinger)
Rebecca Karlen and
David Lee
as well as any infinite combination of the following:
 
Scott Maynard- drums and percussion
Nathanael Hubbard- keys
Scott Bignell- trumpet
Danny Peel- trumpet
Martin McDonald- known to save the day from time to time on bass and drums
Matthew Schneider- drums
Adam Dargusch- bass guitar and vocals
Sam Denning- trombone
'Diamond' Doug Wilshire- pedal steel guitar
Dave Macguire- lead guitar
Laura Coall- soprano vocals
Rebecca Coall- soprano vocals
Adrian Roll- classical guitar
 
And a nod to the Rascals of past appearances:
 
Yuri Johnson- bass guitar, vocals (Let it Roll!!), piano
Chester Wiltshire- lead guitar lighting licks
John Tucker- bass guitar
Gemma Turvey- piano / keyboard
InfluencesBig Star, Bluebottle Kiss, Neil Young, Elliot Smith, Arcade Fire, Simon and Garfunkel, Television, The Shins, The Go Betweens, Band of Horses, the collective unconscious, births, deaths and marriages...et
Sounds Like
MY, WHAT A BIG BLACK CLOUD! album (2009)
 
 
1. Prelude
2. Two Curtains
3. I Don't Wanna Lose You Honey
4. Rings and Strings
5. Que Sera
6. Living in the City
7. Old / New Love
8. The Storm Will Come
9. Shadow of My Family Tree
10. Postlude
 
Mr Rascal - My, What a Big, Black Cloud
 

 
A POCKETFUL OF SMOKE album (2008)
 
 
 
1. Hear My Train A Comin'
2. Let it Roll
3. Drinkin' With The Gentlemen
4. Why Not Me
5. Little Brown Bed
6. Here Comes Winter
7. Funeral Song
8. Ode to Peace
9. Road to the Morning Sun
10. The Tombstone Express
 
Mr Rascal - A Pocketful of Smoke
 
 

 
LET IT ROLL EP (2008)
 
 
1. Let it Roll (single version)
2. Hands Tied (demo)
3. The Schoolyard (demo)
 
Mr Rascal - Let It Roll
 
 
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Bald Faced Stag Sydney
Nov 21 2009 5:00P
Circular Quay Sydney, New South Wales
Nov 22 2009 6:00P
The Exclesior Hotel Sydney, New South Wales
Dec 5 2009 6:00P
Jugglers Art Space Fortitude Valley, Queensland

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   About Mr Rascal


MR RASCAL are a contemporary folk collective from Brisbane, Australia. Combining eclectic instrumentation and a musical repertoire ranging from ‘confessionary gospel’ to ‘ramshackle barnyard grumble’ the group’s music is described by Time Off Magazine as ‘songs that sound like old friends even before you’ve heard them’.

Mr Rascal’s latest release ‘My, What a Big Black Cloud!’ is an experiment in song-writing and musicality. Written, recorded and completed in 30 days the release captures the energy and vitality of live performance with the types of universal experiences that can affect any individual in the space of a month. The release has already received glowing reviews, described by Scene Magazine as ‘rather beautiful!’

Mr Rascal’s story began in late 2006 when the group’s founder Christian Duell began writing songs in a tree-house in the inner-western Brisbane suburbs. These songs came about through experience and existed by necessity as a testimony to an era of change in Christian’s life. The greatest change was to occur when Christian took these songs from the safety of his tree-house to an audience of family, friends and later the wider community. From the first collaboration, performing these songs with a few like-minded friends, the concept of Mr Rascal began to take shape. Since this time Mr Rascal has gone from strength to strength, enlisting various musicians and performers with new interpretations of the songs and the stories they portray. The pinnacle of this success to date has been the release of the debut Mr Rascal album, ‘A Pocketful of Smoke’.

‘A Pocketful of Smoke’ was recorded over the course of 9 months from late 2007 and features 16 musicians ranging from bagpipes, soprano vocals, pedal steel guitar, brass, strings as well as the core rhythm section of the band. The release was launched in style at Brisbane’s ‘Queensland Performing Arts Complex’ to a sell-out audience of over 300 people. A unique and ambitious undertaking for a local band’s debut release, the event was received with overwhelming praise, described by a Time Off Magazine reviewer as ‘the most complete, well-rounded and ambitious show this reviewer has had the pleasure of witnessing in some time’.

With a previously ever-changing sea of faces, the time has come for Mr Rascal to consolidate their achievements and focus on the future. And certainly this is a group with a future of promise. Today Mr Rascal comprises a permanent core of multi-talented musicians Christian Duell, Michael Nix, Rebecca Karlen, Grant Davis and David Lee. Together this core band is building on the strength of their previous success to develop a consistency and focus to the sound of Mr Rascal. While maintaining the opportunity for the chance musical encounters and friendships that occur through guest performers, today the strength of this new pool of creative minds is their ability to convey the songs and stories of Mr Rascal with clarity, energy and emotion.

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PRESS


‘Having a show at the Cremorne Theatre in Brisbane's QPAC is an ambitious undertaking to say the least for a local band of any level. However Mr Rascal's Christian Duell clearly has a vision to launch his record 'A Pocketful of Smoke' in style. Little do we know that 'style' will ultimately be the greatest of understatements. In a nutshell, this is the most complete, well-rounded and ambitious show this reviewer has had the pleasure of witnessing from a local artist, no, any artist in some time’.
Ben Preece, Time Off (July 2008)

'My, What a Big Black Cloud!' is the product of Christian Duell's 'album in a month' challenge. As an emotional recount of his experiences, it is evident within the tracks that Christian was grieving, healing and looking ahead. Other tracks are just deliciously cute. With an array of amazing instrumentals and gorgeously tender vocals, his sound comes off as rather beautiful!
Sam Seljak, Scene Magazine (July 2009)

‘Mr Rascal, from the band’s name through to its loose-roster of blow-ins, is a concept full of charm….’
Simon Topper, Rave Magazine (July 2008)

‘These are songs that sound like old friends even before you’ve heard them’
Matt Thrower, Time Off Magazine (July 2008)

‘We could be witnessing the birth of something significant here ’
Matt O’Neil, Time Off Magazine (February 2008)

‘Keep your ears scanning for sounds of Mr Rascal’s forthcoming debut album A Pocketful Of Smoke, because moments of quiet beauty like this need to be treasured. Winnah.’
Simon Topper, Rave Magazine (February 2008)

‘Let It Roll' is an uplifting folk-rock number, with a driving rhythm section, duelling guitars, banjos, violin, and the prerequisite use of organ necessary to complete such a song. The attraction of 'Let It Roll' is not in the instrumental prowess of Mr Rascal, however, rather it's in the amazing use of melody and harmony, as well as Duell's touching lyrics.’
Gavin Hansford, Before Hollywood (February 2008)

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FOR BOOKINGS ON MORE INFORMATION CONTACT chrduell@gmail.com or 0421 621 007





 
 
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Mr Rascal's Friends Comments
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Griffith Goat-Boy

Griffith Goat-Boy



Nov 13 2009 2:16 AM

YES SIR MR RASCAL!
can't wait to share the stage with you fine fellows!
happy travels
Rose Wintergreen-Arthur

Rose Wintergreen-Arthur



Nov 10 2009 11:28 PM

Hi Christian

Hope you're going well. Just a quick note to let you know I'm playing at the Music Kafe tonight (Wed 11 Nov).

I've also got a longer gig on Saturday night at Blackstar Coffee. Starts at 6.30pm and I'll be on at 8pm.

Rose
Rose Wintergreen-Arthur

Rose Wintergreen-Arthur



Oct 18 2009 9:22 AM

I've been really impressed the more I read about your music history. From listening to your music and looking at your sites (myspace and ReverbNation) I thought you had been playing a lot longer than you have. Good on you for getting it together so quickly. You and your band have a really distinct and good (consistent) sound, as well as good songs.

Rose
Rose Wintergreen-Arthur

Rose Wintergreen-Arthur



Oct 16 2009 8:18 AM

Hi Christian,

Was lovely meeting you too. Hope you get the grant! Just to let you know, I've been sending people information about music opportunities etc. they might find useful for a while now, and have gotten to the point where so many people are interested, I'm going to actually do it through a newsletter instead, where people email me to subscribe. The focus is stuff that I stumble across in my travels, so it's from a singing and songwriting focus, but much of it is also relevant to bands and musicians generally. If you would like to join the list, just send me your email address.

Cheers,
Rose
Howling Rabbits

Howling Rabbits



Oct 7 2009 8:56 AM

I certainly did hear it, and certainly did dig it!!
Royal Chant

Royal Chant
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Oct 5 2009 11:29 PM

Damnit,

I thought you were coming to Port for a show? No luck? Bugger...
Burnt Recordings

Burnt Recordings



Oct 1 2009 6:17 AM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the add,
If there's anything we can do for you drop us a line.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Enjoyed the tunes.

Cheers
Matt
Simone Pitot

Simone Pitot



Sep 21 2009 9:02 AM

Hi Mr Rascal.
Thanks for the request. If you had the chance to listen to my tracks, I hope you enjoyed them. Your songs sound cool... somewhat reminiscent of Elliott Smith.
I'm playing a show at Rics on 6th October at Rics if you're free.
Take Care and All the Best.

SP
Ray Ray

Ray Ray



Sep 20 2009 8:03 AM

My, What a Big "Pay now" button that doesn't seem to work ...
Can you check the link please???
:)
The Good Ship

The Good Ship



Aug 26 2009 12:22 AM

Yo don't miss special exclusive fan/friend show, featuring the Good Ship this sunday; relaxed arv vibe, BYO; check out http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116758346330
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Aug 25 2009 5:20 PM

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Fans Club Night

Fans Club



Aug 25 2009 12:27 PM

Hi we made this poster little. Click on it to see it big
Lion Island

Lion Island



Aug 17 2009 7:22 PM

Hey thanks Mr Rascal :) Was great playing with you also. I really enjoy your songs, and some of those guitar licks... WHHOOO Red Hot!
The Soundcasters

The Soundcasters



Aug 11 2009 7:01 AM

The new album mixes sound amazing. Looking forward to Saturday's gig.
- C
The Baby Seal Club

The Baby Seal Club



Jul 31 2009 9:26 PM

Friends... we are new on the Brisbane live scene and are desirous of gigs. We will play anywhere for anyone.

If you're a little low and need cheered up, we will play in your lounge. Maybe you have a gig coming up and need some support. Nothing too big or small.

Let's have it,
TBSC
SHAHILL

SHAHILL



Jul 31 2009 3:21 AM

HELLO MR RASCAL, WELCOME TO MY PROFILE, HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND, GOD BLESS SHAHILL.
The Estates

The Estates



Jul 20 2009 10:16 PM

Hey there Mr Rascal
Thanks for accepting!
P.s nice profile pic!
- The Estates (Sarah)
The Estates

The Estates



Jul 17 2009 1:12 AM

Hey man, this is great stuff, really great stuff, hope you can make it tonight.
Fresh FM Takaka 95.2 and 104.8 FM

Fresh FM Takaka 95.2 and 104.8 FM



Jul 13 2009 5:15 AM

Kia Ora Happy to be friends with Mr Rascal! Cheers Fresh FM Takaka New Zealand
Athermae

Athermae



Jul 12 2009 10:43 AM

Cheers Matey.
You'ld have to ask Dan that one,
thats where he lives.

Have a good one,
Lex/Athermae.
Shoot! The Piano Player

Shoot! The Piano Player



Jul 12 2009 8:34 AM

Really awesome sound Mr.
x
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Jul 11 2009 5:14 AM

Thank you for adding Equation Audio!

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Hawk & Bone

Hawk & Bone



Jul 8 2009 2:33 PM

cheers mate, been givin the tunes a spin and lovin it, lookin forward to the powerhouse gig
Texas Tea

Texas Tea



Jun 17 2009 1:45 PM

Playing this friday (June 19th) at the Troub. Would love to see ya there.
TT x
Lion Island

Lion Island



Jun 8 2009 7:24 AM

Hey there,
Just wanted to say that you guys are great! Love the new songs.
That's all, Cheers
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