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The Solomons
Garage / Rock / Pop

next gig on November 12 at Gertrude's Brown Couch



Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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Member Since1/28/2007
Band Websitefacebook.com/SolomonsBand
Band MembersCass Allan - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Doug Hind - Guitar, Vocals
Aaron Ronaldson - Guitar
Leigh Baines - Drums
Cameron Hicks - Keys (studio)
InfluencesThe Who, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Kinks, PJ Harvey, The Small Faces, Paul Weller, The Stone Roses, Ride, You Am I, Oasis, Mercy Arms.
Sounds Like..

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"You Am I’s jangle rock sound with a brassy broad out front (Some Kind Of Aid).
Bluesy and energetic but the B-side (Rise And Fall) is better."


Beat Magazine, Melbourne


"On its debut double A-side single, Melbourne band The Solomons have chosen diversity over singularity. The two tracks illustrate distinct, but vaguely related aspects to the band. The first shines through in ‘Some Kind of Aid’, a ’60s three-chord rocker that saunters down High Street with the fashionable aplomb of a pin-striped London boy. The second sparkles on the surface of the Church-ish ‘Rise and Fall’, a shoegazing track that stops short of staring at the floor in favour of the Falling Joys records poking out from inside the next room.
...if they keep creating songs of this quality, the future looks more than reasonably bright."


MessAndNoise.com


"When bassist/vocalist Cass Allan tore through Some Kind of Aid it was fairly clear why The Solomons had chosen to showcase the tune as one of the tracks on their CD. The bluesy bass combinations had shades of The Who throughout the track."
(Rise And Fall)a cruisy rock tune with a bit of swank"


FasterLouder.com.au


"The on-stage cohesion is quite impressive. Judging from the general audience reaction, three strong vocalists and an intriguing mix of trumpets, keys and clever bass lines reminiscent of the carefree Beatles vibe, had The Solomons deemed a band to keep tabs on for future updates. They certainly aren’t too bad at warming up the crowd either"

RaveReview.com.au


The first track ‘Some Kind of Aid’ features the lead vocals of bassist Cass Allen and is a 60s-inspired pop song with what some would say has a Youmees-by-numbers intro. The band know their chops and keep it both tight and rollicking. I have no doubt you’ll be hearing this track on community radio stations around the country, if not the National Youth Network, given a chance.
(Rise And Fall) has a late 80s English feel to it (think Stone Roses and Ride) but to us it sounds like early Welcome Mat. It’s tops!


Half A Cow Records


"They’re really starting to emerge as one of the better locals.
What makes this group stand from the rest out is their highly distinctive sound.
These guys have an edge about them.
Rise and Fall is subtly pensive with clever instrumentation and luscious harmonies carried throughout the tune. Some Kind of Aid is a hot infusion of funky rhythms and guitar licks that is complimented by cool female lead vocals and some explosive trumpet tunes.
Despite their quiet presence, The Solomons’ climb to the top is steady and impressive."


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 12 2009 9:00P
Gertrude’s Brown Couch Fitzroy, Victoria
Nov 14 2009 9:00P
Yah Yahs - supporting Deserters (album launch) Fitzroy, Victoria
Nov 21 2009 10:00P
Revolver - supporting Johnny Rock and The Limits (EP Launch) Prahran, Victoria
Dec 15 2009 9:00P
The Birmy Fitzroy, Victoria

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   About The Solomons


The Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-Side is out now on CD at -

Greville Records - 152 Greville St, Prahran VIC
Pure Pop Records - 221 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC
Polyester Records (Fitzroy only) - 387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
Off The Hip Records - BasementLvl/ 383 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Record Collectors Corner - 240 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Red Eye Records - 66 King St, Sydney NSW

and online through and .



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Melbourne band The Solomons originally formed in late 2007, and have since added Aaron Ronaldson and Leigh Baines to original members Doug Hind and Cass Allan. They are already stalwarts of their local music scene, having played at some of their cities best known venues such as The Hifi, Billboard, The Espy, Ding Dong, The Curtin, The Toff, The Evelyn, and The Tote, sharing the stage with the likes of Tim Rogers, British India, Evermore (NZ), Gun Street Girls, and Oh Mercy.

This year they released the Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-side. Recorded by Craig Harnath (Franz Ferdinand, Jet, Dallas Crane) at his Hothouse Studio with Finn Keane, and mastered by Tony “Jack The Bear” Mantz (Nick Cave, Silverchair, You Am I) it is the first taste of their debut EP due next year.

It’s a record that very nearly depicts The Solomons as two bands under one name. Some Kind Of Aid is a slice of rhythm and guitar fused garage by that mid to late 60s group who once contained members of the Small Faces, were guest fronted by Merry Clayton, and famously covered by The Who.

Its flip side Rise And Fall is the dreamy echo of The Stone Roses meeting Ride at a rehearsal studio on a hazy Spring afternoon, finally awaking the nearby streets from the ten year long hangover that was the bad 80s. There was a good 80s too, but none of us could find out what it was doing the night before.

Already receiving extensive airplay on community radio across the country, Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall is available on CD at shows and selected stores, as well as worldwide on itunes and amazon-mp3.




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    The Gems

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    Nov 10 2009 10:15 AM

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    Nov 8 2009 6:02 AM

    good stuff



    ta for the invite
    Cayn Borthwick Band

    Cayn Borthwick Band



    Nov 2 2009 3:39 AM

    Hey hey monsters......
    Cayn Borthwick Band are playing a very intimate and very free show this friday at Grumpy's Green on Smith st with support from Ten Pound Henry (Miles O'Neil of Suitcase Royale). Music starts at 8 and goes till late....
    Electric Turnip Entertainment

    Electric Turnip Entertainment



    Nov 1 2009 2:55 AM

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    ETE presenting Pro Rata, The Broadway Heist, Cotton Sidewalk, The Thieving Gypsies, Busted Spies & The Green Tea Circus this Friday Night @ The Noise Bar!!

    6 awesome bands and several awesome beers, check it out!
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    Mechanical Pterodactyl

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    Oct 26 2009 2:12 AM

    We're playing our last headline show for the year at the Order of Melbourne this thursday.  Be great to see you there before we go into hibernation for a while.

    Tyson Hodges Trio

    Tyson Hodges Trio



    Oct 21 2009 11:24 AM

    Friday October 23rd – Lee Rosser + TH3, live @ The Pub, Bendigo VIC

     

    This will be one of THE VERY LAST SHOWS to be staged in the famed Band Room of The Pub (173 Hargreaves Street Bendigo), as it will be closing it's doors on Oct 31st.

    Sadly, the well-sized band room, which has seen some fantastic nights for live music in Bendigo, will be closed due to lack of punter support over recent times.

    Show Gav and the rest of the gang at The Pub that the live music scene in Bendigo is alive and kicking... come along and check out a brilliant night of blues & roots music besides, as the mighty Lee Rosser makes a long-awaited return to Bendigo!

    Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the finest blues/roots/rock music Victoria has to offer!

     

    The Greenroom

    The Greenroom



    Oct 20 2009 4:20 AM

    Thanks for being our friend!!

    The%20Greenroom

    This track is from our debut EP 'dreamer', we'd love to know what you think
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    Oct 19 2009 4:19 AM

    nice hat
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    Oct 18 2009 11:27 AM

    Alright, you got it!
    Never really liked whoever it was
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    The Scores

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    Oct 16 2009 1:44 AM



    THE SPIRITS

    THE SPIRITS



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    The Tequila Mockingbirds (NEW SONGS)

    The Tequila Mockingbirds (NEW SONGS)



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    Steve Winham

    Steve Winham



    Oct 11 2009 12:52 PM

    Hey, I've just added my first video, love to know what you think?. Steve x
    Stephen Denham

    Stephen Denham



    Oct 11 2009 11:49 AM

    I didn't even know Even were still kicking around. All the best with it guys.

    Steve
    signet mae

    signet mae



    Oct 7 2009 12:03 PM

    Hey Hey!

    Looking forward to Ding Dong saturday night!

    -nath
    Alaska Ratio

    Alaska Ratio



    Oct 1 2009 10:31 PM

    Morning guys and gals... really loving the tunes here... rise and fall in particular... having said that, I'm lovin some kind of aid too. Either way. Keep it crankin, will try to hit the Birmy tonight. Let me know when you're on?

    Ben
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    SubAudible Hum

    SubAudible Hum



    Oct 1 2009 6:58 AM


    Point of View

    Point of View



    Sep 30 2009 2:27 AM

    Hey

    We have just put up our new song 'One more chance to live'

    It is the first track from our upcoming EP.

    Let us know what you think.

    Point of View
    The Process

    The Process



    Sep 28 2009 2:25 PM

    We have a show coming up supporting Ghostwood. Hope you can make it...This coming Thursday 1st Oct, 8:30pm, The Workers Club (The Old Rob Roy)
    The Process

    The Process



    Sep 27 2009 6:19 AM

    We have a show coming up supporting Ghostwood. Hope you can make it...Thursday 1st Oct, 8:30pm, The Workers Club (The Old Rob Roy)
    The Process

    The Process



    Sep 24 2009 11:46 AM

    We have a show coming up supporting Ghostwood. Hope you can make it...Thursday 1st Oct, 8:30pm, The Workers Club (The Old Rob Roy)
    The Preytells

    The Preytells



    Sep 23 2009 8:29 AM

    Hey guys

    We're coming to Melbourne for a few shows in support of our new album FLOOD SONGS / JUNE SONGS.
    If you're free, come have a pint. Good times indeed.

    THUR 1 OCT – Brunswick Hotel (Brunswick)
    with Wilfred Jackal, Corporation Clink, Lincoln MacKinnon (Dead River Deeps)
    Free. Doors open 8pm

    FRI 2 OCT – Revolver Upstairs (Prahran)
    with Black Cab, Goodbye Motel, The Dowlings
    Doors open 8.30pm. Tix $12 at door. Presales $12 + bf through www.moshtix.com.au

    SUN 4 OCT – John Curtin Hotel (Carlton)
    with The Priory Dolls, The Dowlings
    Doors open 6pm. Tix $8 at door.


     

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