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The Orange Opera
Pop / Rock / Indie

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FORT WAYNE, Indiana
United States

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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   The Orange Opera: General Info
Member Since12/31/2006
Band Websitewww.theorangeopera.com
Band MembersKevin Hambrick-Singer,songwriter guitar,piano Bryan Brubaker-Bass Zach Smith-guitar Kevin Hockaday-Drums homemade video of "Squirrel Feet" Homemade video for "Happy" (Coy/Happy) our gig with Dr.Dog (Before she entered the room) our gig with Dr.Dog
InfluencesBeatles,Stones,Wilco,Dr.Dog,The Teeth,Solo Lennon,Ben Folds Five,70's Billy Joel,T-Rex,Beach Boys, and on and on and on............... View The Orange Opera's Sonicbids EPK
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Sounds Liketipsy noodles
Record Labelnone
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 10:00P
CD release @ Bill’s City Grill Ft.Wayne, Indiana
Dec 5 2009 3:00P
CD Release (all ages)@Wooden Nickel N. Anthony Store Ft. Wayne
Jan 8 2010 10:00P
Dupont Bar and Grill Ft. Wayne

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   About The Orange Opera




Sometimes, the best of things come from the most unlikely of places. Who would have thought a wellspring of world-class pop-rock would gush forth from a ho-hum city in the Midwestern U.S., not exactly renowned for its musical output? Here’s the exception that proves the rule: great music can emerge from the most humble of locales. The Orange Opera channels a classic vibe, enriched with some stellar signposts of early ‘70s rock, driven by the uncanny songcraft of Kevin Hambrick (guitar, piano, lead vocal) and propelled by bassist Bryan Brubaker, guitarist Michael Ostermeyer, and drummer Kevin Hockaday. This combo melds modern energy with vintage vibe to produce the kind of distinctive, catchy, smart and infectious sound that you recognize immediately: it simply belongs in your ears. Imagine bits of Beatles and Badfinger melodic magic mingling with ELO and Wilco, and you’ve barely scratched the surface. The Orange Opera is one of those essential bands that you hear once and realize that, yeah, maybe there’s hope for pop music after all. 2007 has been a great year for the band. Early in the year they played at Fort Wayne, IN’s venerable Embassy Theater to an appreciative crowd of over 1,800. A stretch of opening gigs for great bands followed, including an outstanding show with The Teeth (from Park the Van Records). Upon the completion of a highly successful southern U.S. tour, The Orange Opera returned to their hometown in August and were awarded 1st place in Whatzup Magazine’s highly competitive 2007 Battle of the Bands. An October 7 appearance with national act Dr. Dog (also on Park the Van Records) at Fort Wayne’s Sunset Hall promises to add yet another highlight to The Orange Opera’s year. written by D. M. Jones Email us at info@theorangeopera.com or call 260-745-5860 for more information.

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Oct 29 2009 8:05 AM

a band from Fort Wayne Cheers and thanks for checking us out
The Safes

The Safes



Oct 8 2009 4:25 PM





The SAFES - on tour, iTunes, EMusic, Rhapsody, Napster...
Wus Up, Wus up, Wus up?

Paorno niiunabdbb



Oct 1 2009 5:24 AM

I want Year of the Beard!
Sire Press

Sire Press



Sep 25 2009 5:57 PM

Be sure to check out the updated Vinyl Packaging and Poster sections on our website, thanks!

THUNDER POWER

THUNDER POWER



Sep 9 2009 3:38 AM

We have a new EP called "And Everything After" out now on Slumber Party Records!
And Everything After out now on Slumber Party Records!
Get it now at thunderpower.slumberpartyrecords.com!
VuDu Studio

VuDu Studio



Sep 3 2009 2:48 PM

Thanks for the add!! Check out our page!!!!!! Scott
Fat City Reprise

Fat City Reprise



Aug 29 2009 7:37 PM

Hey Papa Happy Belated! I was just listening to our NYC New Years Eve show and it brought back some gooood memories! Anywho Bobby's girlfriend started a website You should put some of your videos up its getting a lot of hits...Uraniumtv.tv Oh and congrats for playing Day Trotter again!
clinton

Clint Ralston



Aug 18 2009 11:56 PM

great show the other night!  zach did a good job and i think he fits in really well.  everything, now! was awesome and you should bring them back to town soon.
Tantum Ward

Tantum Ward



Aug 14 2009 10:53 PM

KandiStar

KandiStar



Aug 5 2009 2:26 AM

now that i am 21 you really must come through the indy bar scene,,, radio radio is pretty cool ;)
The Harvest

The Harvest



Jul 29 2009 10:30 PM

We were laughing is a great song Kevin. I'm really diging that feel.
Alex

Alex



Jul 29 2009 7:38 AM

You guys sound awesome.
EKAFEX

EKAFEX



Jul 19 2009 5:47 AM

have a great week
Rick Slater

Rick Slater



Jul 16 2009 2:46 PM

Just dropping in to see what's new with the band these days. Hope all is well.
Will

Will



Jul 15 2009 9:07 PM

Really enjoyed the show last night! You guys stay classy.
The Whims

The Whims



Jul 15 2009 3:13 PM

That was a great set last night, fellas!  The new stuff is sounding great too!  See ya around.  =)
MamaManda

Amanda Robinson



Jul 14 2009 6:00 PM

LOVE YOUR MUSIC FUCKIN AWESOME!!!
Brendan Arthur Ring

Brendan Arthur Ring



Jul 1 2009 1:16 AM

3 Towers by Brendan Arthur Ring
"3 Towers"
The Sw!ms(are takin a break)

The Sw!ms(are takin a break)



Jun 30 2009 3:23 AM

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Majestic Love

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Jun 29 2009 7:01 PM

It was so great to see you guys Friday night! I forgot how much fun you guys are! Thanks for bring Prabir, they were rockin! See you soon!
Thin Raft Media

Robert Wood



Jun 26 2009 11:03 PM

Thanks for rocking the Rumba last night, soggy and all. Have a great show in Fort Wayne tonight.

TRM
E.A.R.Thought

E.A.R.Thought



Jun 22 2009 9:38 PM

Thin Raft Media

Robert Wood



Jun 21 2009 2:34 AM

Nov 21 show on college b der !

Nov 21 show on college b der !



Jun 19 2009 6:34 PM

Hey, its the Selifane Parade.  We need your help getting signed. Please go to our page and click "grab" on the big casset tape, it will give you a code to put that casset tape on your page.  The band with the most grabs will get a record deal, so we will love you forever if you would do that for us.  Thanks for your time, and being our friend.
From : Derrick, Cam, Danny, and Mark.
Mississippi Man

Mississippi Man



Jun 19 2009 5:26 PM

Hey boys,

You write some excellent music. We've apparently been friends for quite some time and I never knew it until now.

Keep up the good work and hopefully we can play a show together at some point.

-Luke
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