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The Basics
Rock / Blues / Pop

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Member Since	8/22/2005
Band Website	thebasics.com.au
Band Members	Wally de Backer - drums/vocals Tim Heath - guitar/vocals Kris Schroeder - bass/vocals ("Ghost Member" Dave Bramble - keyboards/vocals)
Influences	The cost of living
Sounds Like	The sweet sound you hear when you crack your first beer.
Type of Label	None

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Jul 5 2008

8:00P

The Empress Hotel

Melbourne

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About The Basics

Just as Cornelius the rooster heralds the start of a new day, so too does The Basics!

For over 75 years Australians have woken up to the crunchy, delicious taste of our crispy, golden flakes of corn. Some enjoy them with fruit while others eat them straight out of the box!

A simple, crunchy and delicious wake up call for your mind and body!

THE BASICS
"Stand Out / Fit In"
CD album - buy it now!
1. Rattle My Chain
2. Memory Lane
3. Have Love, Will Travel
4. Hey There!
5. Just Hold On
6. (Love, Love) Speak To Me
7. Lookin' Over My Shoulder
8. Sound Off
9. Better
10. The Two Words
11. Three Cool Cats
12. Bitten By The Same Bug
13. That Girl

$21 Australian dollars (including postage to anywhere in the world)

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The Boat People ("Chandeliers" OUT NOW!)	Jul 5 2008 2:21 AM much respect to the basics. ill come to the empress. rock it! jamezzzboat NEW ALBUM OUT NOW! From JB HiFi and all good record stores.
.Jennifer.	Jul 4 2008 9:38 PM This comment was sent by your friend via the Own Your Friends! app. To block this app and all communications from it, click Here. ------------------------------------------- Hey The Basics, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH! hey hey you guys rock =]
Roxy Crew presents NEON: coming soon	Jul 4 2008 9:37 AM Greetings friends! Lightspeed returns July 19th at FFOUR. Limited number of free-entry passes available; message us back! First-in-first-served. Visit the LIGHTSPEED MYSPACE PAGE for sights & sounds!
girl_anachronism	Jul 4 2008 7:03 AM Hey guys, just wondering if the high school tour is still going ahead??? Hope the album's coming along really well.... can't wait to hear it
Leopard Pants \| 19.07.08	Jun 26 2008 12:45 AM Oh, Kris! that makes me ever so happy, even in this shitty mood that I'm in. I think a celebratory (and stress-reducing) sickie is in order. Hello friday off! See you in August! x
Leopard Pants \| 19.07.08	Jun 25 2008 1:35 AM Every Tuesday in August, you say? Hmmm.. sounds to me like a Hopetoun Residency. Might it be that? If it is I'll be quite happy :)
Salli - Beautiful Lucy's Room	Jun 23 2008 2:12 AM
yianna	Jun 23 2008 12:11 AM empress hotel gig. yes. * * .._/
that girl..	Jun 21 2008 4:43 AM howdy kids (kris for sure) GIG! oh yay. i have been patiently waiting. =] yay xx Hester
Leopard Pants \| 19.07.08	Jun 18 2008 1:29 AM So I'm listening to your music again. And have found myself putting '(love Love) Speak to me) on repeat. It's just so.. sigh. Love it. And miss you strapping young lads here in Sydney. Loads! Jess x
Sandra Dee	Jun 17 2008 6:24 PM changes... hmmm will you be exhibiting these at the next gig? your teeth much better now? (hester told me)
Sandra Dee	Jun 17 2008 4:11 AM YAY! A gig! Finally! I'm excited I hear rumours of a suit free future... lies of course?! and still no pictures of the tshirts the suspense is thrilling
sabi.	Jun 17 2008 2:04 AM Yes! :D Reckon you could squeeze an all ages gig in aswell? :D -sabi
sabi.	Jun 17 2008 2:03 AM Yes! :D Reckon you could squeeze an all ages gig in aswell? :D -sabi
sabi.	Jun 16 2008 3:35 AM I think you guys should come play in Perth soon. :)
Jake Rush & The Bad habits	Jun 12 2008 11:37 PM Man you guys were on fire that night, the live tracks are ace. You should bring dave too, we can supply a good weighted keyboard for him, will be an honour to play before you lads jake
w o r m F E E D	Jun 12 2008 6:50 PM aah you legend! =) i am now insanely happy hehe where abouts are you trying to get in? or whatever. i dunno. love charlie xx
tali(a)	Jun 11 2008 6:24 PM rofl. i love youse guys.
The Object-Lesson	Jun 11 2008 4:29 AM Hey boys... Just seeing what you're up to. Absolutely lovin your tunes. Better is really amazing! What a song! Can't wait to see you guys again soon in the flesh. Love your work! Hope you're well.
Moake	Jun 11 2008 2:23 AM Better is probably my favourite song of yours, and now there's a live version of it up and it's freaking amazing!
w o r m F E E D	Jun 10 2008 10:24 PM yay for the new tracks! i am still waiting for the all ages concertdown here wink wink and my jellybean. always the jellybean. love charlie xx
mAd Rock	Jun 10 2008 10:13 PM whoaa!! wally DID swear! i didn't know he knew about those words! i gotta make some calls! this could make headlines! :p :p !!!!!!!!!
Dini McDins	Jun 10 2008 4:20 AM wally saying 'fuckin shutup' on money is gold. and thanks for putting better up there- but why can't i download it
Rizzy Ramone	Jun 9 2008 11:42 PM teeheehee I finaly saw the Volvo ad last night. Volvo sniggers
Russ	Jun 8 2008 11:25 PM Just found out you guys are comin back to the solbar in coolum beach so STOKED cant wait gunna be a rockin nite yeeeahhhhaaaa! c u 30th August!
Carly - Make-up Artist	Jun 8 2008 3:38 AM Why hello there! I believe I had a Basics spotting tonight!! on Carlisle st and pushing a trolley; would I be correct? or seeing things?!! :)
shelleeeeeeeee	Jun 6 2008 1:42 AM wowza just heard you on triple j a split second ago it was completely perfect come to the gong please! i heart wally! xo
Kiki	Jun 5 2008 9:16 PM Thanks lads! Aargh i can't get Lookin' Over My Shoulder out of my head!
tali(a)	Jun 5 2008 6:06 AM i remember the good old days when we messaged on myspace and i was a heaps good top 10 friend. does were da dayz.
Creatures Of The id Designs	Jun 4 2008 9:54 PM Thanks for the add! If you guys ever need any design work done, let me know... I may ever do it for trade. Cheers Chris R.
[Bianca.in.Sri-Lanka]	Jun 1 2008 12:51 AM guess what i just realised gotye wally and the basics wally are the same wally! i never knew but then it clicked now i feel amazingly slow :)
Gem	Jun 1 2008 12:25 AM whoa! did i just hear right? are you guys on a volvo add? i guess congratulations are in order, that's gotta be a lot of exposure.
Tommy K	May 29 2008 10:02 PM You Basics chaps go alright.
donna*	May 29 2008 7:16 PM love you guys loads... your music is unique funky & and just awsome...hopefully see you back in Melb soon!@!
Jake Rush & The Bad habits	May 28 2008 7:39 AM i do think where about due a basics visit in brisbane, hey my new band plays there first gig tommorow night at rics, i would love for you boys to see us play one day
Erica	May 26 2008 6:23 PM If only pain was a country...then I would have true power...Friggin stitches are giving me the shits though. (Much rolling of eyes)
Erica	May 26 2008 4:39 PM HA I got my wisdom teeth out the other day too. Only got one bruise and no pain. I'm a FUCKING TROOPER. Clearly, I rule.
aderyn	May 25 2008 2:41 PM omg omg 'just hold on' was just on triple j at 7:35 omg it was so exciting yayaya triple j yayaya the basics love aderyn :))))))
that girl..	May 24 2008 7:16 PM How silly of you! damn for your wisdom teeth. well im in pain too. Why did Wally have to go away. =[ xx Hester
Alesha Joy	May 24 2008 6:32 PM hahaha nice work! Everyone seems to be getting widsom teeth out lately. I'm keeping mine in. I want to stay wise. And I saw something about this guy they put under and it didnt work properly and he was still aware of everything and could feel them cutting him but couldnt move to tell them to stop. Worst nightmare.
Alesha Joy	May 24 2008 4:41 PM hey kris! Hows the 'magical holiday of the mind' going?
that girl..	May 24 2008 4:51 AM Howdy kris, just checking in. no longer see you in the mornings. way to move =] xxhester
ash	May 22 2008 7:44 PM Congrats on more airplay and volvo ad guys - very excited to hear that familiar groovy melody while watching the telly the other night. So pleased that my favourite band is getting the success they deserve - Keep it up!
Traxx Radio	May 22 2008 6:15 AM HEAR THE BASICS ON TRAXX RADIO
Miss Bettina	May 22 2008 2:37 AM On Nova Brisbane? That's great news - I should really listen to the radio more...Saw the Volvo ad on tv again last night...hopefully one day you'll get to see it too, Kris ;) xx
Dini McDins	May 21 2008 10:32 PM the kinks kris ? where's my request??
luella	May 21 2008 5:07 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY! come home so i can go to a basics gig legally! whoo being 18! have a good 1 luella
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