Rebekah Burton, Keyboards and Vocals: Rebekah
Burton was born and raised in Ireland, where she began singing and playing Piano
at the age of two. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from DePaul
University. Her professional career has included extensive modeling engagements,
as well as numerous appearances on stage and in concert all across the United
States as an Actor, Singer, Pianist and Keyboard player. Ms. Burton is the
founder and bandleader of Tribe of the Outcast, and she is the primary composer
of the band’s material.
Roger Kasner, Bass: Roger Kasner was born
in Canada, and raised in Oregon. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music from
the University of Oregon School of Music. He has played Bass and Lead Guitar in several popular Portland area bands including the 1980’s Alternative Rock favorites Napoleon’s Mistress.
Nate Clark, Saxophones: Nate Clark performs
regularly in Jazz and Blues bands in both Seattle and San Francisco.
Sarah Grylls, Backing Vocals: Sarah is a very talented singer with a power Alto voice that blends in intricate harmonies with Rebekah's lead vocals. Her musical background is in choir and stage productions.
Robert Lenonard, Drums: Lenny was raised in the Midwest. He has been in numerous bands... Starting out in Detroit, (The Puppets)... then, on to New Orleans, and Memphis, (The Excellerators - featuring Kent Courtney)... then, off to Las Vegas, (The Lounge Lizard Stompers)... and most recently, up in Olympia WA., (Nuckledeep).
Influences
The many influences of the band range from Pat Benatar, The Cure, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Enya, and Beethoven to Heart. Or from Metallica that just met J.S. Bach at Pink Floyd's house. Rebekah, the lead-singer/composer, writes the music in a Celtic Rock format. She is 100% Irish. Even some words are written in Gaelic. However, her voice is very unique as she studied profesionally, as did Pat, and she switched from opera/musical theater to rock music. The guitarist is Hard Rock shredder that has a "Santana" influence. One great melting pot once the band is all together!
Sounds Like
J.S. Bach having a nightmare about Gothic Musical Theatre...
A Portland based band, Tribe Of The Outcast
has recently gained serious attention for their driving world beat sound. Their
complex and often-intense sound is difficult to compare, yet shades of Emerson
Lake and Palmer and an infusion of sometimes Classical, Celtic, (Emerson Lake
and Palmer meet the Cure at Enya’s house) and World-Beat music adds to the
artistic array. The band members are are all veteran performers...three have
classical training, two have degrees in music. The front person is Rebekah
Burton. She is from Ireland, and was trained as a concert pianist and opera
singer. The other band members have all played in many pro bands and in clubs
all over the Portland, Oregon metro area.
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST TIME IN VANCOUVER, WA! WE'LL BE AT THE ICEHOUSE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH AND 20TH. IT WILL BE ONE OF ONLY TWO PORTLAND AREA DATES THIS SUMMER!
Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE. * * Cheers!
