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the BROWN HORNETS
Rock / Blues / Soul

"Say Hey, We're the Featured Artist on DOSE.CA "

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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   the BROWN HORNETS: General Info
Member Since3/31/2005
Band Websitethebrownhornets.com (soon to be resurrected)
Band Members







Influencesthe Pointer Sisters
Sounds LikeCaptain Lou Albano
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone








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Jul 10 2008 8:00P
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   About the BROWN HORNETS

CHICAGO SUN TIMES, D. Hoekstra

Earlier, down the street at the wonderfully named Bovine Sex Club...I loved the Brown Hornets...There were at least four dudes in the Toronto-based band and they mixed hard country with feisty punk and gospel. The lead singer had pure pop vocals in the style of Canadian Bob Seagrini and he played keyboards. I loved this band as much as I loved the tiny club decked out in Christmas lights, body odor and empty Jagermeister bottles. It seems everyone in Toronto drinks Jagermeister. I wanted to stay for more...



MEG-A MUSIC TORONTO, Mary-Elizabeth, Gilbert

The Brown Hornets at the Bovine Sex Club is our spotlight band for NXNE from Toronto!... If anyone asks which band someone should see in Toronto, The Brown Hornets is one of the bands I mention. From the moment this band came on stage, the crowd was immediately energized, full of smiles and having such a great time enjoying themselves, all thanks to the synergy this band has playing together and Danny Walters' charismatic performance. Their music is a mix of Rock, Blues and Soul filled with melody, catchy lyrics and somehow you are almost transported back in time to the 1960's when listening to this band. Danny engages his audience with not only his funny antics, tambourines and bananas but the smile that truly comes from his heart telling you he's having a great time and wants you to have one too, which of course everyone is. His showmanship is extraordinary. The next time The Brown Hornets come buzzing into your neighbourhood, catch their show, you won't be disappointed and its like something you have never seen before. Originality at its best, limitless talent and despite their rock and roll persona, I can say this band is and always will be a CLASS act!



CTV NEWS

The Brown Hornets, from Newcastle, Ont., whipped the crowd into a frenzy with their wild blend of blues and rock that sounded like the Who being fronted by Jerry Lee Lewis



NOW MAGAZINE

(Now Magazine’s ‘Critic’s Pick’, NXNE), Shit Tearing Blues



BEING THERE

(Best of Festival Pick, NXNE)

It was charisma that made the Brown Hornets the most memorable performance of the festival, and one of the few that left me wanting more. Lead singer Danny Walters danced and interacted with the audience as if he had been gracing a stage his entire life. Give these guys enough exposure, and the Brown Hornets could be the saviours of rock ‘n’ roll



EXCLAIM

Drawing upon seemingly limitless amounts of energy, if you weren't moving during this show, you should have been pronounced either legally dead or supremely uncool. Featuring guitars and microphones askew on the floor and random handouts of pineapples and bananas, the music - a great old helping of dirty soul-inflected rock'n'roll - was just as fun as the proceedings. It's close to a guarantee that the temperature in the place actually went up a couple of degrees due to this performance. Scorching



POP MONTREAL

Gimmick-free old school rock with a whole lotta swagger



SPILL

Taking cues from Jerry Lee Lewis, Teenage Head and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, the energetic four-piece burned through a grease-stained set featuring equal parts keyboard-infused rockin’ and manic street preachin’… solid showmanship and an irony-free slice of classic rock and roll goulash


CHART

(A+ Show Review)

Shimmying, Shaking, Pure Rock & Roll Entertainment with a 60s Flair...The Brown Hornets are pure energy and showmanship. Lead singer Dan Walters serves as the focal point for this frantic outfit with his acrobatics and wailing vocals



VIEW

They've released four CDs, toured the U.S. and maintain a near manic love for what they do that oozes out at every show...Frenetic is an understatement in describing The Brown Hornets live performance



ROCK & ROLL REPORT

Shit kicking, rockabilly flavoured smash bang rock and roll is what I got out of Toronto’s The Brown Hornets. Coming Down Easy sounds like the Doors on a sequel to Roadhouse Blues and Rooftop Sniper locks into a tasty riff with great organ swells that will satisfy any rock and roll craving…Currently on tour all over Canada and select U.S. cities, this is mean and nasty rock and roll like it should be played




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Biography
If you really must know, the Brown Hornets are four kids who grew up together in the heart of 'Ontario's biggest afterthought', Durham County. It's about 1 hour east of Toronto. With nothing fun, pretty, or constructive at their disposal, the Hornets had no choice but to create a band. And no, people don't get away with tipping cows in Durham County--you fuck with a cow, and you'll wake up pinned underneath a Massey-Ferguson.

For the past decade the Hornets have been turning it loose in every club, festival, and chicken shack in Ontario and New York. And to this day, their live show murdalizes people with a fucked up repackaging of blues, soul and rock& roll. The Brown Hornet monorail is sure to make a mess of your hair--even if you're bald.

The Brown Hornets is, am, are and be:

DANNY WALTERS (Singer & Organist)
ROBIN MASON (Drummer)
JUSTIN HEMING (Bassist)
PAUL KEHAYAS (Guitarist)

Check out some footage from our show a few months ago at The Velvet Elvis that we stumbled across on youtube.

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INDIECAN MUSIC





Jul 18 2008 9:55 AM

Hey Team Brown,

Have you heard? Episode 92 of IndieCan Radio features The Hornets again. Also we got some nice pics at NXNE - let us know what you think. I think you'll dig the rest of the show too.

If you want a permanent link, http://www.indiecan.com/radio.htm#episode92

This show will be available indefinitely for fans to download at www.indiecan.com and it will play throughout our affiliate of 9 FM, Satellite and Internet Radio stations.

Thanks for sharing your music with us.

Warm regards,

Joe Chisholm
host
IndieCan Radio
www.IndieCan.com
THIS WEEK: Vancouver’s HEY OCEAN are live at IndieCan + we preview the 2008 Toronto Independent Music Awards & hear from Chinese Food, Mother Mother, Dave Martell, Ben Hammond, The Golden Dogs, The Stand and The Brown Hornets
Listen now @ http://www.indiecan.com/91IndieCanRadio.mp3
Be our friend @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24421965144
Read all about it @ http://www.indiecan.com
Michelle





Jul 17 2008 12:14 PM

Ride the Pony? You're all talk.
Come out of hiding already!!
Vice Records





Jul 11 2008 12:38 PM

Remember the King Khan shows in Toronto

Jul 23 @ Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON tickets
Jul 24 @ Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON tickets
Andrew





Jul 7 2008 4:41 AM

I just remembered that a friend of mine described you guys as 'James Brown on meth'...I think that was a compliment.
Andrew





Jul 6 2008 11:58 AM

Hey Guys!
I'm a huge fan, and I'd like to thank you for the electrifyingly awesome show. Keep up the awesome work!
Betty Mah





Jul 3 2008 6:59 AM

Hey, guys! How's it going? What's the cover charge for your Velvet Underground show this Saturday?
Bristol Future Idols





Jul 2 2008 1:31 PM

thanks for the ad!
Mary-Elizabeth Gilbert





Jun 27 2008 11:14 PM

Hi Guys,

Just dropping by to say I love you all!

Thank you so much for putting what I wrote up twice even, tres cool of you.

Have a great long weekend, see you around town or better yet, I have something else in mind, I'll let you in on it soon.

Much Love Always,
Mary
Mira





Jun 27 2008 1:54 PM

Happy Friday. Add me as a friend on peepmix.com pweeze:)
AroundOtown : STRICTLY REGGAE MUSIC


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Jun 27 2008 8:05 AM

thanks for being a friend... come visit us sometimes and see the show. If you like reggae you are sure to enjoy.
Loco Zydeco


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Jun 24 2008 7:12 PM

Just stopped by to say hello!
LZ
Damien





Jun 20 2008 8:45 AM

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2008/06/toronto.html#more

Here is a tiny review about your NXNE show from the Chicago Sun-Times
DeLorenzoPhoto.com





Jun 18 2008 8:58 PM

HI!!!!!!!!!!
DEAN LICKYER


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Jun 17 2008 11:51 AM

amazing show at the bovine guy im really glad i got to see you guys again...see you around

Eric

DL
MEG-A MUSIC TORONTO





Jun 16 2008 6:14 AM

Hello Danny Bananny,

I've made your band the spotlight band of Toronto for NXNE this year on my website with some photos and a short review!

It was great seeing you and the band again, amazing performance as usual, everyone had so much fun :) You and the guys are awesome!

Much Love Always,
Mary
www.megamusictoronto.com
Lonely Vagabond





Jun 13 2008 2:43 AM

The Brown Hornets is like the Toronto version of James Brown--the hardest working band around.
Vicki - Spaced Out





Jun 12 2008 11:45 AM

This week is nuts but keep sending me updates or I will check your page. Love to see more of your shows!
Jody





Jun 11 2008 11:16 AM

see ya at the bovine tomorrow night. bring your A-game - i'm bringin mine! :D
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Jun 11 2008 10:47 AM

Have a great week...remember to visit our page and watch the Reggae show.
Vicki - Spaced Out





Jun 5 2008 1:45 PM

Hey really enjoyed your show at the Dungeon in the heart of Shwa! We were a little nervous but then you guys started the night out great! Really enjoyed your music and your total stage presence! How much do you guys charge?! Thanks again!
Vicki
MoniKitty





Jun 2 2008 11:57 AM

Hey guys thanks for accepting my request,great music!
Heather Anne





May 31 2008 10:15 PM

I hope your all having a great weekend.
We.are.Canadian. **Now on PunkRadioCast**





May 23 2008 2:10 PM

Just wanted to let you know that we played one of your songs on the show Thursday night. Go check out our myspace page for more info!
Cheers,
The WAC gals
~~Sarah~~





May 22 2008 2:46 PM

COME BACK TO GUELPH !! please =))
Sons of Roche





May 20 2008 11:42 AM

hello there... how goes the day?
We.are.Canadian. **Now on PunkRadioCast**





May 20 2008 9:54 AM

Thanks for the add!
Wishing you all the best!
Cheers,
The WAC gals
We.Are.Canadian
Every Thursday from 6-8pm EST on CJLO (www.cjlo.com)
Marisa





May 12 2008 2:26 PM

hey guess what? I'm gonna be in Toronto in July? You gonna have any shows around then? Like the second weekish?? Cmonnn
Ben Whiteley





May 5 2008 9:47 PM

Hey Guys!

hows it going!?? long time no everything!
-B
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May 1 2008 6:41 AM

Just peeking to see what your up too ;)

Cheers :)
Michelle





Apr 29 2008 1:30 PM

What up??
We might be out on town tonight... you comin??
the Schomberg Fair





Apr 21 2008 4:23 PM

I am sorry it didn't work out with you guys for this. I hope everyone is doing great.
It would be good to see you out.
Matt
Glassowater





Apr 21 2008 1:30 PM

When oh WHEN will the Brown Hornets return to New England????
MARCOS





Apr 10 2008 5:56 AM

Salut the brown hornets
Quelle belle guitare!!la classe
Merci l'ami
mArCo
matty





Apr 9 2008 5:40 PM

Its been way to long boys, when's the next show!!!!!
movablegobos





Apr 8 2008 11:45 PM

You guys rock!
Cheers,
SpeekEazy





Apr 8 2008 11:41 PM

Thanks for the add
Jennifer





Apr 7 2008 11:59 AM

What's the verdict Danny boy?

Will I be seeing you 'round my parts any time soon? ;)
Big W Bluesband





Apr 5 2008 5:07 AM

Good music !
Thx for being friends,
all the best and
keep rockin' that blues,
peace,
Chicken Jim