ZOOPHYTE is ready to embrace 2009 with the audacity of hope and a swag full of guitar-based-psychadelic-influenced new tunes and a fresh band lineup featuring Cam Lee (Vocals & Guitar), Andrew Gilpin (bass) Az Cargill (Guitar) and Elvis Aljus (drums).
Collectively these four musicians have done it all - Az is a former member of the Offcutts and Elvis has played with a who's who list of Rockstars and even supported James Brown. Zoophyte has circled Australia a couple of times playing live for ecstatic crowds in pubs, backyards, alleyways and festivals - basically you'll find them wherever people with thirsty ears convene. Cam Lee and Gilps have enjoyed and endured the rigours of the proud highway and have developed a tight songwriting partnership since their adventures began mid 2007.
Over the years Zoophyte has flirted with a variety of styles and sounds and has finally found their sweet spot and 2009 is set to catapult Zoophyte fans old and new to a brand new stratosphere.
2007/08 saw the release of Zoophyte's album 'Another Point of View' and two national tours. The single 'Better Days' was one of the sunniest tunes of summer and received airplay on Triple J, Triple R, PBSFM, FBI, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide and Fox FM. Zoophyte hit the road, touring nationally and cementing their reputation as a fantastic live band and picking up new fans and great reviews along the way.
Since the release of 'Another Point of View' the band has been hunkered down in the studio, writing and recording songs for their next album, due for release in late 2009. Listen out on the airwaves for new tunes, coming your way soon and watch the gig listings for launch dates and tour info.
Here's to Obama and Zoophyte, embracing hope and change in '09 and here's to a brand new Zoophyte sound to rock in the New Year!
Press Quotes
"With the buzz rapidly spreading to all stations and industry heavyweights, these super friendly lads could just be the freshest taste on the menu this year" - Inpress Magazine
"One of the more progressive, exciting bands to emerge from Melbourne's burgeoning indie scene" - Herald Sun
"No matter if you're a fan of funk, roots, groove or rock, Zoophyte has it all. The different musical backgrounds of the band's members makes for an eclectic mix of tunes and sounds..." - Central Coast Express Advocate
Contact
For all bookings and inquires, contact the band either through myspace or through the contact form on the Zoophyte Website.
For all publicity and media requirements, please contact Karen Conrad either through her myspace page or on 0400 527 365.
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Friday
Night Fire continues at Edinburgh Castle this Friday June 26 with Tobias Cummings and new band
Alaska Coats, Pony Face, and Voodoo Economic. Also Dan Lethbridge rounds out
his residency at Wesley Anne this Thursday June 25 with D Rogers in support.
Two great nights of local Melbourne
music, proudly presented by Hundred Fire Management. We hope to see you there!
Dan Lethbridge continues his June residency at Wesley Anne this
Thursday with support from one Tim Cannon. Come warm yourself by the
open fire, have a drink and relax with some great music.
if i come down on friday can you please try and control yourselves..... please, nothing to be thrown at me under any circumstances! especially you cam! feel free to pop over for coffee soon x
Hello, the Custom Kings are playing their only Melbourne show this Saturday at the John Curtin Hotel, with special guests the Hello Mornings and Matheson.
Hope to see you there.
CK
Heya lads!, hope all is well, thanks 4 tha invite 2 ur gig on tha 5th june, since we will b in that wk we mite drop by one quick question?, is it easy 2 get to?
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