Kevin Hambrick-Singer,songwriter
guitar,piano
Bryan Brubaker-Bass
Michael Ostermeyer-guitar
Kevin Hockaday-Drums
Homemade video for "Happy"
(Coy/Happy) our gig with Dr.Dog
(Before she entered the room) our gig with Dr.Dog
Influences
Beatles,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...............
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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.
hey hey!! thanks for stopping by, i usually put some lame comment up, but instead i got a new video i am kinda showing off ;) its a cover of a Killers song, which i never do covers, but this one i just love, anyhow, hope you like it!! lemme know~ Lelia
Likewise. I think we have something in the works. We should warn people that if they come to the show, they should bring extra pants, since the rockin' will invariably make them crap themselves.
so im getting you guys a bag of jolly rancher lollipops. the next time you come to philly and play i will give it to you. but heres the kickers. everyday your not here... i eat one! so hurry it up!
