Blaine Braun
Greg Whitbeck
Mark Radloff
Bob Wagner
Influences
Stone Temple Pilots, U2, the Police, Failure, Pixies, Burning Airlines, Sons of Freedom, DSK, Blind Melon, King Crimson, Rush, the Cure, Bowie, Deftones, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Tool, Smiths, the Outfield, Modest Mouse, Shiner, Sunny Day Real Estate
It's summer, and singer Blaine Braun and bassist Mark Radloff get together for a beer and a barbeque with some friends. They played in a band together in the past, and the conversation ended up revolving around what the both of them were doing musically. Blaine had just finished up with TWIST, a powerhouse modern rock act that had featured former members of platinum selling ECONOLINE CRUSH. TWIST had enjoyed some success in Canada, their debut CD had spawned two video's and garnered them late night talk show appearance's and radio support. Mark had just come off the road of a tour filling in for Vancouver rock act MORNING MAKER, a band that had enjoyed some success and opened for acts such as DEFAULT, NICKLEBACK and DANKO JONES. Unfortunately the tour was cut short by an early morning bus accident, in which Mark ended up being hurt in the crash. The two started discussing the possibility of working together again, and many drinks later the decision was made.
This was the beginning of TOURIST.
While Mark recuperated, he and Blaine started writing songs and recruiting players. While in the midst of the first demo, Mark starting talking to Greg Whitbeck from MORNING MAKER. The band had recently dissolved and as MORNING MAKER's main songwriter and lead guitarist he was trying to decide what direction to move in. A jam was arranged and the chemistry was incredible. Greg laid down some tracks on the first batch of songs Mark & Blaine had recorded. Without ever having played a live show those first songs from TOURIST had them selected as a 2004 Vancouver's 99.3 CFOX SEEDS winner, joining former winners, NICKLEBACK, DEFAULT and MATTHEW GOOD.
Things started getting busy.
With a huge sound, great songs and a stadium class live show, the band was landing gigs opening for bands such as The Offspring, Billy Talent, Thornley, Finger Eleven, Clutch and others. Management was acquired, and as some small tours followed, the discussions with labels and booking agents began. There was a buzz happening.
Then the unthinkable happened.
Corporate mergers, label's being bought by bigger label's... whole A&R departments wiped out. After watching two potential record deals disappear, many bands may have called it quits. Instead, the guys played more shows wrote more songs and continued to make new friends. One of the people that took the time to listen was Mike Fraser (AC/DC, SLIPKNOT, SATRIANA, METALLICA, AEROSMITH, HEDLEY, HINDER). Mike loved the band and the band loved Mike, unfortunately Mike was also busy for months in advance so the band decided to start making the record themselves. After recruiting Mark Henning (TWIST) and the fun begins, we fast forward a couple of months. The band sits down to discuss potential people to mix. Lists are made, beer is consumed and talk centers around Mike. When Blaine and Mike talk... a cancellation has given Mike a free week and he's available to mix the record! More beer is consumed in celebration.
Mix begins at the world famous Warehouse in Vancouver, and the band discovers two things... One: Greg is an easy mark when it comes to XBOX NHL HOCKEY and... Two: the record sounds amazing!! Shortly after the recording, the band started looking for a permanent drummer. Blaine's former band mate, Bob Wagner had suddenly become available. Blaine and Bob had talked about doing this from the start, but Bob had previously been committed elsewhere. With Bob's addition, the band had stepped up a level, to where the band's huge sound could truly be appreciated. More live performances follow, and along with a tour for the BUDWEISER TRUE MUSIC series the band continues to work towards building a bigger fan base and developing their live show. "It's been a crazy few years" says Blaine, "Alot of hurry up and wait..." Finally, the wait is over.
Tourist's debut "The Relevance Of Motion" mixed by Mike Fraser and mastered by Dave Collins (Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, No Doubt) available throughout Europe and South America on Sept 29, 2006 on MTM MUSIC / PsychoActive. Available worldwide through AMAZON, MUSIC BUY MAIL, ITUNES and CDBABY.
Hi, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here. We are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
and if your interested, we have our new website up and we are offering free downloads of 10 our of favorite tracks from all three of our records. They are available here:
www.bendsinisterband.com
Thanks for listening and PLEASE take a second to vote, we could really use the help!
September 1:st our 1:st single, Dare To Lick (Hunter's Red Sleeve), from our upcoming album SILENT REVOLUTION, is released and available on iTunes, Spotify and whatnot!
The album will be released October 1:st and later that month we go on tour in Germany with The Movements.
Keep blooming! www.lafleurfatale.com
PS. You can still download our debut album for free on our US fansite - www.swedishinvasion.com DS.
Hi, our bew CD is in stores and on-line everywhere Tuesday August 18. Here is our newest video from that CD East LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEi30GANLpU
"Healing is communication; and music, in its universal nature, is total communication. In the deepest mysteries of music are the inspirations, the pathways, and the healing which lead to one-ness and unity." ~Olivea Dewhurst-Maddock
Hi just stoping by to show some love pleae stop by my page and take a look at the up coming events like DJ at Ibizia night club in d.c and Orb festival . Or the parties ill be playing!! Best Vibes Leo
Thanks for being our friend - check out the new updates on our website - www.latinplayboys.org. We've added a new video blog and we are featuring some really cool art in the coffee table book. Take a look when you get a chance! And spread the word about site - we'll be showcasing some fantastic visual artists.
Check out our "remix and own it" contest with Indabamusic.com and download our new single Shine 4U free until June 30th. (Links are on our myspace.) :P C&C
All of our music is up on iTunes (and a bunch of other online music distributors). It would be awesome if you wanted to download a couple of our tracks - help us fund our next album! :)
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APSIDE PERFORMING LIVE:
Next week in San Francisco & San Jose, CA:
9:00PM THURSDAY MAY 21, 2009:
Maggie McGarry’s
1353 Grant st. @ Green
San Francisco, CA. 94123
6:00PM SATURDAY MAY 23, 2009:
Nickel City
1711 Branham Ln
San Jose, CA. 95118
Cover: $8
Hope to see you there!
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Our demo "Infernal Odium Schizophrenia" is finaly released by Coyote Records (www.coyoterecords.ru) in the compilation "Slamseason split 3" along with songs from Sufferatory(Russia),Demise(Philippines) and Unburried(USA). You can buy it now from our myspace page through paypal.VERY FEW COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR PAGE, SO ACT FAST!!!!