Artist Info
Blue King Brown
| Genre: |
Blues, Reggae/Dub, World music, Roots
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| City/State: | Melbourne, VIC |
| Website: | Official Website |
Melbourne band Blue King Brown's roots stem from a meeting of vocalist Natalie Pa'apa'a and fellow percussionist Carlo Santone in 2003. The pair had made names for themselves performing in percussion group Skin. The desire to further explore song and melody saw them perform as Blue King Brown, and early gig highlights included supporting the John Butler Trio on an east coast tour of Australia.
Quite the colourologists, the band chose their name to represent their beliefs: "blue" because the blues is the roots, "king" to represent power through music, "brown" because brown is the funk, groove and soul. Deciding to give the band every possible chance, the two left Byron Bay and headed their van toward Melbourne, where they recruited able and suitable local musicians.
The band's sound is based around percussion, keys and drums. It incorporates beats and groove in a soulful mix of afro beat, roots, rock and reggae and features the evocative lyrics of Pa'apa'a. A debut EP was released in August, 2005, and the band became festival fixtures, playing the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, WOMADelaide, Woodford Folk Festival and the Big Day Out. The band picked up the APRA Songwriters Award and Best Alternative Group at the 2005 MusicOz Awards and was featured as Triple J Home and Hosed artists and as Next Crop artists during their Oz music month.
The band released their debut album Stand Up through their own label, Roots Level Records, in 2006. Follow-up Worldwize Part 1: North and South was recorded over a number of years at locations including Australia and Jamaica and released as a double album through Lion House Records in 2010.
Blue King Brown Gigs
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Blue King Brown gigs in other regions
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| When
| State |
Gig |
Cost |
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Sunday
5 September
8pm
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TAS |
Derwent Entertainment Centre
Glenorchy |
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John Butler Trio
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$75–$75.50
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Friday
10 September
5pm
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QLD |
Tjapukai Cultural Park
Smithfield |
ReggaeTown
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John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Sambora, Neacombo Diffuzion (France), Ladi6 (New Zealand), Ykson, Sista Itations, Zennith, Kingfisha, Mama Kin, Clairy Baby Browne & The Bangin Rackettes, Ancient Instinct, The Nicky Bomba Reggae Town Allstars, Walli Pazzi
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$60 (day ticket)–$125 (whole event)
Tickets on sale:
28 April |
Gig Info |
Saturday
11 September
10am
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QLD |
Tjapukai Cultural Park
Smithfield |
ReggaeTown
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John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Tiki Taane (NZ), Sambora, Neacombo Diffuzion (France), Ladi6 (New Zealand), Ykson, Sista Itations, Zennith, Kingfisha, Mama Kin, Clairy Baby Browne & The Bangin Rackettes, Ancient Instinct, The Nicky Bomba Reggae Town Allstars, Katchafire (New Zealand), Walli Pazzi
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$60 (day ticket)–$125 (whole event)
Tickets on sale:
28 April |
Gig Info |
Sunday
12 September
3.15pm
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QLD |
Tony Ireland Stadium
Townsville |
Union of Soul
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John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Mama Kin
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$77.50–$78
licensed all ages |
Gig Info |
Wednesday
15 September
7pm
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ACT |
Royal Theatre
City |
+
John Butler Trio
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$70–$70.50
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Friday
17 September
6.30pm
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VIC |
Festival Hall
West Melbourne |
+
John Butler Trio
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$70–$70.50
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Saturday
18 September
7.30pm
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VIC |
Schweppes Centre
Bendigo |
+
John Butler Trio
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$70–$70.50
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Sunday
19 September
8pm
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VIC |
Geelong Performing Arts Centre |
+
John Butler Trio
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$70–$70.50
Tickets on sale:
30 July |
Gig Info |
Tuesday
21 September
8pm
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QLD |
Mackay Entertainment Centre |
+
John Butler Trio
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$70–$70.50
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Wednesday
22 September
7pm
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QLD |
Great Western Hotel
Rockhampton |
+
John Butler Trio
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$67.40–$67.90
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Thursday
23 September
6pm
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QLD |
Riverstage
Brisbane |
+
John Butler Trio
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$71.50–$72
Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Friday
24 September
7pm
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QLD |
Empire Theatre
Toowoomba |
+
John Butler Trio
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Tickets on sale:
31 May |
Gig Info |
Friday
26 November
5pm
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VIC |
Shine On Festival Site
Beaufort |
Shine On
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Sola Rosa (NZ), Son Kite (Sweden), Minilogue (Sweden), Phony Orphans (Denmark), Pig & Dan (Spain), Weekend Heroes (Israel), Wagons, That 1 Guy (USA), Mista Savona, The Scientists of Modern Music, opiuo, Canyons, Sun Control Species, Tijuana Cartel, Oka, Habersham, Fyah Walk, Mimosa (U.S.A), Illgates
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$85–$130 |
Gig Info |
Saturday
27 November
10am
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VIC |
Shine On Festival Site
Beaufort |
Shine On
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Sola Rosa (NZ), Son Kite (Sweden), Minilogue (Sweden), Phony Orphans (Denmark), Pig & Dan (Spain), Weekend Heroes (Israel), Wagons, That 1 Guy (USA), Mista Savona, The Scientists of Modern Music, opiuo, Canyons, Sun Control Species, Tijuana Cartel, Oka, Habersham, Fyah Walk, Mimosa (U.S.A), Illgates
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$85–$130 |
Gig Info |
Sunday
28 November
10am
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VIC |
Shine On Festival Site
Beaufort |
Shine On
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Fat Freddy's Drop (NZ), Sola Rosa (NZ), Son Kite (Sweden), Minilogue (Sweden), Phony Orphans (Denmark), Pig & Dan (Spain), Weekend Heroes (Israel), Wagons, That 1 Guy (USA), Mista Savona, The Scientists of Modern Music, opiuo, Canyons, Sun Control Species, Tijuana Cartel, Oka, Habersham, Fyah Walk, Mimosa (U.S.A), Illgates
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$85–$130 |
Gig Info |
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