$10 from every copy of our debut album Hairbrained Scheme purchased at gigs or through our myspace page will be donated to the Queensland RSPCA. The campaign co-incides with our performance last month at the Clive Peeters Paws Infront Gala Dinner at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - man it went off!!!
The RSPCA Qld is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to protecting the welfare of all animals - great and small. Approximately 40,000 animals depend on them every year and they depend on your support and donations to continue our life saving work. Checkout their incredible work online at www.rspcaqld.org.au and on Network 7’s RSPCA Animal Rescue on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.
The Graham Hobson & the BRS 12 track album features the International Narrative Song Competition 2007 winning song Townsville and the Triple J Unearthed Pop Chart No.1 Chemistry.
Hairbrained Scheme is available for $25 ($10 donated to QLD RSPCA). VISA, MasterCard and PayPal excepted.
GRAHAM HOBSON AND THE BLUE RINSE SET
Hairbrained Scheme (Independent)
"Once again, I am gobsmacked by the talent sitting in our own backyards. Graham Hobson 'Your friendly axe-wielding pianoman' from Brisbane has launched Hairbrained Scheme along with his mates The Blue Rinse Set. Forget The Whitlams comparisons - the first track is a bouncy and upbeat Ben Folds style deal, followed by tracks that take influences from The Beach Boys to The Beatles to Bowie. 'Chemistry' is a standout treat that makes me wonder why this guy isn't signed yet. A waka-waka porn jam on 'Sugar Daddy', some heart touching melodies and a 'Holiday' vibe on track 12 gives this a hippie feel with an urban grind" (Jenliza).
-Tsunami Magazine Sept 07
If you like your piano loud, your vocals loaded, your beer cold and your tv 80's, then let me introduce Graham Hobson & the BRS! Your friendly neighbourhood axe-wielding pianoman and his band of merry minstrels hit the shelves in 2007 with their debut album Hairbrained Scheme; then hit the streets taking their live show across Queensland.
The recent BRS BUZZ includes:
- Graham's ballad 'Townsville' winning the
2007 International Narrative Song Competition
- Topping the Triple J Unearthed Pop Chart with
'Chemistry', 'Waiting For The Sun' and 'Holiday' at
number 1, 2 and 3 consecutively (18th Nov 2007)
- Current Indie-Music.com Pop Chart No. 1 'Chemsitry'- Song placements for 'Super Cool' and 'Human Nature' in
Canadian hit tv show 'Chris and John To The Rescue:Season 3'
- An Artist Spotlight feature on Sonicbids in December 2007
- Huge live shows at the Woodford Folk Festival in December 2007, the Spirit Of A City Celebration Concert at Riverway (Townsville) 8th March 2008 and the Hairbrained Scheme Album Launch at Barsoma (Brisbane) in August 2007. Footage taken from the launch is featured in the 'Holiday' flim clip. Check it out!
Described by Faster Louder as a "profound Elton John" and by others as...uh, never mind...Graham's groovy tunes will have you singing out LOUD! Here's what the critics have had to say
"Every song on the album is catchy and easy to get hooked on." - Isys Symes , Townsville Bulletin 27th Sept 2007
"Once again, I am gobsmacked by the talent sitting in our own backyards...Chemistry is a standout treat that makes me wonder why this guy isn't signed yet" - Jenliza, Tsunami Magazine Sept 2007
Graham has cut his teeth playing piano bars for over a decade at Australia's finest and downright scariest venues. Performing over 150 gigs a year a feature of his shows is a diverse playlist will keep you on the hop from go to whoooooooa!
"With exquisite showmanship, Hobson masterfully led the band through a composite of original tunes and a few artfully transcribed covers...the audience was held spellbound as the bouncing rhythms and familiar grooves exhorted them to dance dance dance!"
-Lady Lex, Faster Louder 'Live Show Review' 4th Sept 2007
Myth Busters
Q. Is it true that Graham’s piano keys are made from unicorn ivory?
A. No, but he did once beat Mr T in a backyard cricket match.
Q. Does BRS stand for Brisbane Riot Squad?
A. No, but they have been known to scream violently and throw cocktails at each other.
Q. Is ‘Graham Hobson & the BRS’ the greatest band of all time?
A. No, but they did win the Encouragement Award at the Wattle Creek High School Battle of the Bands in 1992 and 1999.
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