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Burning Halos

About Me

INSIDE THE MIND OF KEVIN: INFLUENCES - Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Green Day, Kiss, Mellencamp, Steve Earle, good 80's hair bands. ASTRO SIGN - Spaceman . DISLIKES - Peas (including 'Black Eyed'), 'close' talkers, speedos . QUOTE - "I think this will be our best show ever!" . INTERESTING FACT - Is a 'Type A' personality, is right approximately 98% of the time, and knows a little bit about a lot of things . GEAR - Mic, stand, monitor, guitar and amp (when they let me play it).

MARC’S WORLD: FAVORITE MUSIC- Rock, Metal and Jazz or a mix of all three (Fusion) FAVORITE BANDS-Beatles, Hendrix, Zeppelin, KISS,Van Halen, Fishbone, Chili Peppers and Uncle Moe’s Space Ranch to name a few…INFLUENCES-Alex Van Halen, Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Dennis Chambers and Vinnie Colaiuta ASTRO SIGN-Cancer (whatever) QUOTE-“No, we are not playing Sweet Home Alabama…EVER!!!” DISLIKES-Playing Sweet Home Alabama INTERESTING FACTS-First kit consisted of wooden spoons, Tupperware containers and Superman lunch box, played behind Shania Twain’s butt for two weeks in Timmins, Ontario, jammed with Jeff Healey at the Rainbow in Ottawa, toured Eastern Canada for three years on the road, eats ice cream and chips every night. GEAR-Gretsch drums and Sabian cymbals.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ANDERSON: Progressive, occasionally hard rock musician and techno geek. Influences include Spinal Tap, Bill the Cat and Opus (especially the Tuba solos). Favourite equipment is the one he is about to purchase, thus the addiction to window shopping on ebay. QUOTE - "Don't quit your day job - whatever that is!"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/06/2007
Band Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4962352158
Band Members:

Stephen Anderson - Big Bottom End

Kevin Boyce - Spinal Cracker

Marc Marin - Atomic Drum Kit

Chris Kesner - Gunslinger


Influences: Foo Fighters
Van Halen
Green Day
Nirvana
Cult
Headstones
Radiohead
Blink 182
Sum 41
ACDC
Smashing Pumpkins
The Killers
Kiss
Finger Eleven
Jet
U2
Saliva

Sounds Like: ' GOLD!



Events by Eventful
Record Label: none

My Blog

Burning Halos = The Dream Pool

Just announcing that Burning Halos have settled on their new project with guitarist Chris Kesner.  This new, exciting high energy rock band shall be now known as The Dream Pool.Thanks to all the Halo ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:31:00 GMT

PSSST Pass it on!! - Chris Kesner is the new Gunslinger!

Exciting news! After an exhausting quest to find the right member, the right sound, the right energy you fans deserve, the Halos are happy to announce they have found their man!Chris Kesner has acce...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:21:00 GMT

The lights are flickering.....

With the departure of our friend Dave Lee, the Halos have decided to move on without him.  We have begun our quest to find a guitarist that fits the Halo mould.  Wish us luck.Stay tuned for more updat...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:59:00 GMT

AND THEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.......

AND THEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.......Excessive gigging has caused burnout and reflection for the Halos. Unfortunately, continuing on this epic journey with the same 4 members is not possible. Dave, Ma...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:58:00 GMT

AWESOME SHOWS at O'CONNOR'S

Many thanks to the crowds coming out on the weekend - we had a gr8 time at O'Connor's. We look forward to seeing you at the benefit for Emily on Saturday - don't forget your costume!
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:58:00 GMT

GREENFIELDS postponed!!!

Due to a "big name band" coming into Ottawa for a one night only show, we have been asked to move our date to February.  Sucks, but being local, we are supposed to be accommodating.  Sorry...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:58:00 GMT

Burning Halos Perform If You Want Blood - ACDC

The Burning Halos perform If you want Bloodhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le6tRSjqHXY
Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:35:00 GMT

The Halos perform Times Like These by the Foo Fighters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouBCL_Tb6bo
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:32:00 GMT

The Halos perform When You Were Young and Longview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmAvvVO461I
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:32:00 GMT

The Halos perform Let It Die by the Foo Fighters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OY_LZ5SRJw
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:31:00 GMT