Music:
Member Since: 11/01/2007
Band Website: www.sugarbeatmusic.com
Band Members: Rohan Wallis Vocals/Trumpet.....
Dave Rex Alto Sax/Bv's/Baritone Sax/Flute.....
Chris Pappas Tenor Sax/ Bv's.....
Jason Dickie Guitar/Sitar.....
Steve Hadley Bass.....
Sam Bates Drums.....
SPECIAL GUESTS: Jake Mason- Keys, Katie Thompson- Vocals, Leo Salvo- Percussion, Phil Ceberano- Guitar, Kieran Conrau-Trombone..... and James Morrison-Flugelhorn. Available now at all JB HiFi Stores.
Influences:
Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Grinspoon, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Stone Alliance, Gil Askey, Earth Wind & Fire, Jimmy Hendrix, Sly and The Family Stone, James Brown & Maceo Parker.
Sounds Like: Smooth, cool & sharp,a blast of horns and uniquely Australian funk and soul. Sugarbeat's all original tracks, on their debut record 'Days', explore a range of emotions and raw energy distilled through the hearts and minds of these talented musicians. One of Australia's greatest original groove projects.
Record Label: Distribution: SOUND VAULT RECORDS.
Type of Label: Indie