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The Boat People
Indie / Pop / Pop

New album Chandeliers out NOW!



Brisbane/Melbourne
Australia

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   The Boat People: General Info
Member Since7/12/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.theboaties.com
Band MembersJames O’Brien (vox/bass)
Robin Waters (vox/keys)
Charles Dugan (vox/guitar)
Tony Garrett (drums)
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Unsettle My Heart - Taken from the debut album yesyesyesyesyes. made by www.ostrichrepublic.tv

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One from the vault! An interview Charles and James did with On the Couch in late 2006. Note Charles' very very short hair...

Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
QPAC Cascade Court - FREE ALL AGES!!!! Brisbane, Queensland
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
James and Robin (Duo) The Vic Hotel - Fundraiser Melbourne, Victoria
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
The Tote Melbourne
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
The Hifi Bar AMUNC Brisbane Live Brisbane, Queensland
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Sydney Opera House (Supporting The Basics) Sydney
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Heritage Hotel (Supporting The Basics) Bulli, New South Wales
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
The Brass Monkey (Supporting The Basics) Cronulla, New South Wales
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
The Steyne Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Spectrum Sydney, New South Wales
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Transit Bar (Supporting The Basics) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Republic Bar (Supporting The Basics) Hobart, Tasmania
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Hotel New York (Supporting The Basics) Launceston
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
The Zoo (Supporting The Basics) Brisbane, Queensland
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Woombye Hotel (Supporting The Basics) Woombye, Queensland
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Beach Hotel (Supporting The Basics) Byron Bay, New South Wales
Sep 20 2009 8:00P
Blueprint Festival Ararat, Victoria

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   About The Boat People






 

Watch The Boat People's new video for Awkward Orchid Orchard - the first single from the new album Chandeliers. You can even download a FREE MP3. How many band names can you find?There are AT LEAST 52 names of other bands hidden as clues in this clip. Bands you love, bands you hate, bands that you kinda think are OK. How many can you find?





ALBUM REVIEWS

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD - 4 STARS

"This is a second album carefully balanced between the sheer pleasure of pop music and the wit of smart song writing. Chandeliers songs have a casual elegance and a droll eye but they are subordinate to what feels like real emotion, meaty playing and tunes that constantly entertain. The Boat People are the real deal". (Bernard Zuel)

MESS AND NOISE
"A genuinely great Australian pop album that can comfortably stand alongside acknowledged classics like Woodface, Granddance or 16 Lover's Lane&8230;.superb mature pop music, as good as anything you will hear in this genre this year. International recognition beckons".

WHO WEEKLY - 4 STARS

COURIER MAIL - 4 STARS

TIME OFF - 4.5 STARS (ALBUM OF THE WEEK)
"Eleven blindly brilliant pop songs&8230; flawless, jangly, guitar pop for the thinking man&8230; the album is a triumph."

RAVE - 4.5 STARS (ALBUM OF THE WEEK)
"Is this a great album from The Boaties? Yesyesyesyesyes!"


THE BRAG - INDIE ALBUM OF THE WEEK



PBS - FEATURE ALBUM



BEAT - AWKWARD ORCHID ORCHARD SINGLE REVIEW

A new single from Brisbane's bliss pop maestros, Awkward Orchid Orchard continues a fine tradition of faultless hooks from this gentle crew, who have surprising depth in their sweetness and light.



CONTACT DETAILS

Management
Rick Chazan
Phone: 07 3870 5533
Email: ideasm@bigpond.net.au

Australian Bookings
Dorry Kartobani - Harbour Agency
Email: dorryk@harbouragency.com

Worldwide bookings (except for Australia)
Ian Fintak - The Agency Group Ltd.
Email: ianfintak@theagencygroup.com

UK Bookings
Lee Laborde - Live Nation
E-Mail: lee.laborde@livenation.co.uk

Publishing
Ivy League Music

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The Boat People's Friends Comments
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Skinny Jean





Jul 9 2009 9:45 AM

TUESDAY EVENING WE WILL MEET AGAIN.
(or will we meat again? hey? HEY?!!)

xx
kitkat





Jul 9 2009 9:24 AM

woo awesome :D
candy bars are love.
and cool tunessss :)
cyaa later milky wayyy x.
The Panics





Jul 9 2009 6:12 AM

cheers guys hope youre well
J.





Jul 8 2009 1:00 PM

Doesn't matter if it's free or not,
But you should deffs have another show for all ages [:
J.





Jul 8 2009 12:57 PM

All good [:
Your music is good,
Shame i didn't know about you guys when you had your free show in brissy.

J.
Michelle





Jul 7 2009 5:47 PM

Come back to LA :( I miss my friends
kelt





Jul 7 2009 7:42 AM

whaaaaaaaat?
ian roy moz





Jul 7 2009 4:47 AM

thanks for the friendship! i love your music.:)
Nathalie





Jul 6 2009 2:45 PM

Thanks!! and YES you can use as many pictures as you like :)
Taz





Jul 6 2009 7:03 AM

I have NEVER been more ready!!!!
GET HERE NOW!!!!!
pronto!
word!
exciting!
excited!
xxx
Nathalie





Jul 6 2009 4:18 AM

Hey guys!! I uploaded some pictures of your show at the Echoplex. Take a look if you like :)
Hungry Kids of Hungary





Jul 5 2009 6:37 AM

can't wait to see the sun cascading down your face for real on saturday robin. or the stage lights. either way
Courir avec moi





Jul 5 2009 11:44 AM

No, thank YOU for- Jeez, this could go on forever :P

Glad you enjoyed the Dappled Cities-ness of my profile :D
Mad Polly





Jul 4 2009 11:48 PM

helloo champion! If you have the time, please check out our new live tracks and comment us with your thoughts XMP p.s have a 10/10 day!
Mirror House Antics





Jul 3 2009 11:53 AM

Ah yes most definatley, it will be a fantastic night. We are all really looking forward to seeing your set, the tracks on here are brilliant.

Have a lovley weekend,

Cheers.

MHA.
bleu





Jul 2 2009 8:19 PM

nice meeting you too...glad you guys got to play a show...keep in touch...
best,
bleu
L.U.S.T.





Jul 3 2009 7:50 AM

We're heading to Brisbane for a huge show at Club 299, on November 21st. It'd be awesome to see you there! - L.U.S.T.
The Globe Theatre





Jul 2 2009 10:43 AM

Don't miss Ara Williamson and many more sexy songwriters at Sexy Songwriters Showcase chapter 1: @ The Globe 23rd July 09'
The Basics





Jul 2 2009 6:36 AM

hi guys, could i get a contact number for someone to talk gear sharing?

Cheers!
kris :)
David Hylton





Jul 3 2009 12:55 AM

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Avaberée {NEW PROMO VIDEO!!}





Jul 3 2009 6:59 AM



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Kramer





Jul 2 2009 3:39 AM




Come kill it with us.
Stephanie





Jul 2 2009 4:04 AM

Awesome! Thank you thank you...
Hopefully i'll make able to make it!
Much love oxox
Andy Bull





Jul 2 2009 5:36 AM

You guys are foxy and erudite. Hope all's well !!
Stephanie





Jul 2 2009 1:24 AM

How rad! Sorry to be a pain...But is there like a website or somewhere,where i can get info etc? Or At least the time when it's ALL Starting?!
Thank you very much.
oxoxo
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