Watch out world, here comes edin from NewZealand. Dunedin's favourite band — Evolver — have released their first disc on BMG.
Evolver are: Scott Brown (bass) + Tony Dick (drums) + Emmanuelle Gomez (vocals and piano) + Phil Patrick (guitar and vocals)
With roots in reggae and rock, all members contribute to songwriting, making Evolver's live sound one with driving force rhythms and complimentary melodies. Both danceable and lyrical, Evolver's eclectic set ensures something for everyone who loves music and majick.
Emmanuelle Gomez
(a.k.a "Emmanuelvis", "Go-Go Gomez")
Emmanuelle is a Gemini. She self released 2 solo e.p.s and toured the world with a piano pre-evolver. Emmanuelle loves swimming, clothes and alphabeticising her CD collection. She is influenced by reggae/dub/rock, is a sucker for a pop-hook and admires female vocalists such as Gwen Stefani, Marianne Faithfull and Beth Gibbons.
Scott Brown
(a.k.a "Scotty B", "scottbrown")
Scott is a Libra who loves surfing, snowboarding and freestyle BMX. His previous bands include Cactus Club (where he first found his love of dub/reggae/funk/ska), Orbi, and 4 years on the planet. Scott plays a 5-string Musicman Stingray bass and his favourite colours are black and red. When not playing music he moonlights as a horticulturalist.He also creates music on his computer under the name Quantum Grooves…”www.soundclick.com/quantumgrooves”
Toe Knee Dick
(no nicknames required)
Tony is a Saggitarius formerly of Dunedin bands Munky Kramp and 4 years on the planet. When not drumming up a cyclone he, just like Jesus, is a carpenter or Master of the craft. Tony likes medium white wine (and lots of it), The Beastie Boys and scantily clad exotic ladies. He was also once a teen BMX superstar.
Phil Patrick
(a.k.a "Philthy" a.k.a "Phil on")
Phil is a Gemini and influenced by blues/reggae and psychedelic rock such as early Pink Floyd and Hendrix. Phil also "produces" his own "dance music" on his computer. He has a bull terrier called Tisha and likes walking in the bush. Several cars can be found in varying states of decay in his back yard.