Wayne - Guitar/Vocals, Steve "B&Massa" J - Bass/Vocals, Steve B - Drums/vocals
"I'll Get You"
Being a band heavily influenced by the sixties, we have to do a Beatle's song now and then. So here it is, The Breed performing "I'll Get You" at the Cavern (Well not quite!)
"Made of Stone"
The Breed at the Taste of Tasmania performing the song "Made of Stone", captured with a fixed camera at the side of the stage. Life isn't always black and white, sometimes it's black and red!
"Silence"
The Breed performing the song "Silence" at the Taste of Tasmania. We only had a fixed camera at the side of the stage, but we've managed to capture the excitement of the event.
"The Clothes She Wears"
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"It's Your Love Song"
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"The Inner City Crowd"
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"Heart Full Of Soul"
The Breed answer the question - Do robots have a Heart or a Soul?
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"You Stole My Love"
Historic video footage of the Breed when they appeared at the Sheraton Hotel (Hobart) in 1994. They play a cover of the Aussie Beat classic "You Stole My Love" which was originally recorded by Mike Furber & the Bowry Boys. This footage has been synced to a demo of the song that was recorded by the band around the same time. This song is still featured as a crowd favourite in their current playlist.
Influences
The Breed plays a blend of aggressive powerpop, merseybeat, mod revival, 60s garage and melodic punk. They demonstrate that beat, melody and energy are all you need for a good night out. Influences include The Beatles, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones, The Jam, The Sunnyboys, The Stems, The Innocents, The Standells, Music Machine, The Small Faces, The Action, Squire, Secret Affair, The Flaming Groovies, The Byrds, The Ramones, Green Day, REM, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Hank Marvin, The Sex Pistols etc....
Sounds Like
The Who from the early sixties, The Sunnyboys, The Innocents, The Standells, Squire. The look is a Beatles/Byrds hybrid with a touch of Oasis. Your mind will go round in circles.
Wayne has played guitar all his life and loves 60s music. He has an LP collection that would require a semi-trailer to move (almost!) and has played in a number of Tasmanian bands.
Wayne's energy on stage, and rhythm-lead playing style, enables him to carry off a full sound, even in solos. His vocal style is in keeping with the 60s influences, but carries a modern flavour equally as well. Wayne is the main song-writer.
Steve "B&Massa (pronounced BAND-Mass-Uh)" J: Bass & Vocals -
Steve is a punk Peter Pan, refusing to grow up, worshiping both the Sex Pistols and Green Day, but loving all melodic, fast and loud rock from all eras. He brings a spirit of fun and adventure to the music with simple, solid bass lines and strong vocal harmonies.
The Breed is Steve's favourite band, both musically and for its members. He is also responsible for bringing The Breed's videos to DVD.
Steve B: Drums & Vocals -
A tonal artist, music teacher and Beatles fanatic, Steve B is almost melodic in his approach to drums. His style is diverse, one minute tapping a delicate counterpoint to a sixties classic, the next rolling a thunderous brit-pop explosion.
Steve's harmonies are rich and high, bringing a depth and texture even keyboards struggle to match. When not bashing the skins in dimly lit rooms, Steve B is teaching the next generation's rhythm section how to do it right. He also paints, and was a finalist in the 1998 Archibald Prize.
All copies of the CD sold through the band's website will contain a bonus DVD featuring a collection of promotional videos of selected songs from Regeneration.
Alternatively you can purchase a copy through CD Baby or iTunes. You can also purchase MP3s of the songs on the Regeneration album through PayPlay.fm.
You can also preview low fi samples from each track contained on the Regeneration CD and purchase high quality digital copies of any number of individual tracks from the store below.
The Breed also appear on The Invaders From Planet Pop compilation CD, and The Trans-Pacific Pop Conspiracy compilation EP. Both of which have been released through Smashed Records .
These recordings showcase some of the world's best contemporary Powerpop.
Copies of the CD and EP are avalable through Smashed Records. The track "Inner City Crowd" which appears on the compilation CD and the track "Girl on A Train" which appears on the EP are also available on the Breed's Regeneration CD, or for individual digital purchase. Find out more about ordering your copy of the songs here!
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hello wayne, so good to find you and see the breed still lives on, i've gone onto play in a few minor successful groups, overseas tours, tv, radio etc since the cool hobart days, about to release me debut solo record and it'd be great when i tour back home later on to play on the same bill again mate, hope yer doin well, brent
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