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Cornerstone Roots
Roots Music / Reggae / Experimental

Soul Revolution by self confrontation



Waikato
New Zealand

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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   Cornerstone Roots: General Info
Member Since5/4/2006
Band Websitewww.cornerstoneroots.com
Band MembersBrian - Guitar Vox- TM

Naomi - Bass Guitar- Van Driver

Shailah - Guitar/Guitar Synth

Jesse - Drums/Percussion

Sonic - Sound Tech

InfluencesLife & Spirit
Sounds LikeFlexing the boundaries of Roots Music in NZ.
Record LabelMotherland Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2009 8:30P
Top Pub with Second Chapter Morrinsville
Jul 11 2009 8:30P
Leigh Sawmill Cafe Leigh
Jul 16 2009 8:30P
Als Bar with Mad Faces Christchurch
Jul 17 2009 8:30P
Sammys with Left or Right Dunedin
Jul 18 2009 8:30P
Saints & Sinners with Left or Right Invercargill
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Hot Mamas- CANCELLED Sorry! Motueka
Jul 24 2009 8:30P
Telegraph Hotel Otaki
Jul 25 2009 8:30P
Rangatau Hall Ohakune
Jul 30 2009 8:30P
Woodstock Tavern with Taos Hokitika
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Mint Bar-Base Backpackers with Taos Wanaka
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
Revolver with Taos Queenstown
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
Blue Pub with Guests- Sunday Show! Methven
Aug 27 2009 8:00P
MAORI EXPO 09- Vector Arena Auckland

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   About Cornerstone Roots
CORNERSTONE ROOTS
July Winter Tour Dates

The constant evolving Cornerstone Roots take time out from recording to road test new line up and new tunes before their upcoming third album release in mid September.
The band have been experimenting with new materiel and reworking some of the older classic cornerstone songs to push forward and add an unprecedented level to the distinctive Aotearoa roots scene.
Amidst the proliferation of manufactured pop music, polished formulas and quantised beats comes a band with raw power and a need to constantly evolve and redefine their music to share and to inspire others to push the boundaries beyond their comfort zone.

Aotearoa (NZ) Reggae Cornerstone The original sounding roots band from Raglan, New Zealand with music that is message orientated, bass driven, soul induced ... the quiet underdogs of Kiwi reggae for the past eight years. They continue the path of many artists before touring the venue and festival circuit in between working on their craft.

Formed in 2001 after a session at the infamous local Raglan Musicians Club, the original three-piece outfit singer/songwriter/guitarist Brian and drummer Turongo Dixon (both Maori) and bassist Naomi Tuao (Samoan/Scottish) formed the rhythm section of Cornerstone Roots. The music at that time was raw and riddim focused with a mix of contemporary styled ska/roots/soul and reggae.
The band quickly developed a strong local following with many of the early shows being filmed and recorded by fans. This prompted the band to record their first EP One Fine Day in 2001 where they set about touring provincial NZ where the cafes were crammed and live shows intense.

By the following year the Corners had released debut album Soul Revolution, described by some reviewers as brilliant and impressive. The album was recorded in Wellington with engineer Lee Prebble at Surgery where the rhythm tracks were recorded live in one weekend. The album release was backed up with 20 date tour of NZ ending at the Wellington Town Hall supporting powerhouse rhythm section Sly n Robbie.



2004 saw the band cross the Tasman eight times with the release of the Forward Movement EP which was nominated for best roots release in 2005. Veteran Studio One DJ Ranking Joe features over cuts off the EP and remix tracks are soon to be released.

Cornerstone Roots have supported some heavyweight reggae acts including Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Sly n Robbie with Michael Rose, Jimmy Cliff, Lee Scratch Perry and Mad Profeesor. They have also recorded tracks with Ranking Joe & Big Youth

In 2007 the band released their long awaited 2nd album that featured a selection of old and new tracks. "Free Yourself" managed to find its way ino the Top 10 Independent releases and was in the top 20 Indie Album sales for 2007. The album is quietly working its way into the hearts and minds of people all over the world. The band have evolved many times since its humble beginnings and have been described as an intense unit band that has the impact of a hammer hitting an anvil.
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Courtney John





Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

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Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

Come and check out our new dates and new track. We have also just set up a facebook site, would love to see you there.
Jay Spectre





Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

Sounds great guys.. Much love from the other side of the world!
Lionrock





Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

Great tunes, big up and keep on the reggae rocking.

Jah love....
gago ganjehro... na mais pura paz interior





Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

maximum respect.....bless
Mel





Jul 7 2009 11:15 AM

Hello back atcha party peeps! :)
Tahuna Breaks





Jul 2 2009 11:09 AM

Looking forward to seeing all you guys again this weekend, its been a while!

TahunaBreaks
Courtney John





Jun 30 2009 12:29 AM

Ethan2Rock





Jun 30 2009 12:29 AM

Thank you, I will keep trying,
SeFa





Jun 22 2009 10:38 AM

A unique sound that carries right through to the core of one's soul!

Rock ON!

SEFA
bazooka





Jun 21 2009 9:24 PM

Dreadjoe





Jun 20 2009 11:28 AM

thank man...what a great muzik
RAH-JAH-LUL





Jun 19 2009 5:03 AM

HEY BRADDAS... Thanx for da approval. One love to you all. PEACE!
Tui





Jun 18 2009 11:53 AM

Thanks for the shout...just got my cd's of your first two albums today from smokecds.com.
Looking forward to hearing the music...cheers!
KAYUCOS VAN (Bcn Combat Music)





Jun 18 2009 11:53 AM

Thanks for de add!

you make really good reggae music... the lines bass are fantastic!

you should come to Barcelona... you will enjoy!.

a great big up for Cornestorne Roots...

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ELJAI





Jun 18 2009 11:53 AM

GIVE THANKS FAMILY ELJAI A PASS THRU JAH GUIDES.
Reggae Strong





Jun 17 2009 4:07 AM

Hail Up!

Selah Guide.
SPRAGGY





Jun 16 2009 12:31 PM

Welcome to myspace !
Hope you will enjoy listening.
Blessings,
Spraggy Official.


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Linda





Jun 16 2009 12:31 PM

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Hello!
Thanks for adding me!
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Jun 16 2009 12:31 PM

Big Up Cornerstone.
Much Respect.


greengenie





Jun 16 2009 12:31 PM

kia ora! I'll second random's comment- you guys were epic at the wee burrowing bullie!I felt the magick in your music and have been left inspired.....now my favourite live Aotearoa band!! There was one song that was REALLY magick-the long one with the fire crew invasion-was it Civilization ae? wud luv to have a recording of that =)) good luck with the rest of your tour, i will be makin sure i see you guys again =) Aroha gg
Reggae Strong





Jun 16 2009 12:31 PM

Kia Ora Guyz.
Big Up fi de ADD.
Keep it Lit!!!!
More Jah Fyaaah and Love.
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Jun 16 2009 10:41 AM

RASpect !
michael.





Jun 16 2009 10:40 AM

cheers!
love the music mann.
ponomaorihine





Jun 16 2009 10:40 AM

Hey hey, doin good...and thnx ;)
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