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Speed Orange

Neither fast nor orange is their music.

About Me

Please Vote for our New Australian Single "Oh Mama"
The ‘Speed Orange’ story began amidst the heady rush of mid-nineties swinging London. In those days ‘Speed Orange’ was the collective name for a ragged bunch of filmmakers, guerilla musicians and artists tearing up the English capital like they owned the place.
At the turn of the century, the now lead singer Tony Jackson made a bold move, he put aside his well worn film camera and picked up a guitar, kick-starting a journey that would see him jettison the UK and head south for the rock ‘n’ roll capital of Australia... Melbourne.
Touching down in OZ, the dust didn't have time to settle before Jackson was face to face with the three Swash-buckling troubadours that would ultimately become...
The infamous ‘Speed Orange’
Aaron D’Arcy - Keys, Guitar and Vox.
Ben Roberts - Drums and Vox.
Andy Steward - Bass and Vox.
It had all come down to this moment, a sun-burnt country, four men, all outlaws if you will, together on a single mission... To release the melodies trapped deep in the rubble of their minds.
Whiskey bottles, broken hearts and shattered dreams littered the path as they recorded their debut long player “The Virgin of Guadalupe”
(Named after the patron Saint of México City “The Virgin of Guadalupe” is thought to come to the aid of souls in deep trouble. Legend has it that 'Speed Orange' were visited by the Virgin after a disastrous soundcheck for a gig in México City, Nov 2004... The gig itself went really well.)
Beneath the albums deicevingly upbeat melodies the torture of lost love whistles away like a tormented temptress. Introspective, personal, yet at times downright flirty, the stories told in these twelve songs take you on a journey from despair to hope and back again.
But where it all makes sense, where it all comes together, is the live arena. Its here that 'Speed Orange' have earned their reputation as wanted men.
With spit and fire they play even the most gentle song like it’s a life or death situation, and that’s because for them... It is.
heres three live videos @ The Theatre Royal Castlemaine, Australia, May 23rd 2008
The Video clip to 'Oh Mama' the first single off the album 'The Virgin of Guadalupe' Thanks to Trevor, Margie, Arthur, Sam, Rob and Simon for helping to make it happen!
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Here's an interview with our lead singer Tony on ABC radio Australia...

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Member Since: 11/05/2006
Band Website: www.5000records.com
Band Members: tony jackson. aaron d'arcy. ben roberts. andy steward.
Influences: anyone who keeps moving on
Sounds Like: Rhyming words with musical accompaniment
Record Label: 5000 Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bushfire appeal Concert, This Friday 13th

Hi All,Just wanted to let you know that Speed Orange will be performing this Friday at 10pm in the IGA car park in Yarraville Village. (Anderson St). This is part of the Yarraville Festival fundraisin...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:16:00 GMT

itunes

Hey folks we are now on itunes worldwide with the first album "The virgin of Guadalupe" Just in time! The second album will be with you soon and most likely to be called "I am the Devil they call love...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:53:00 GMT

in the studio once more!

Speed Orange are in the studio on the 6th september to begin recording of our as yet unnamed second album. Many of the live favourites are pegged to be on it and we hope to have it out in the sho...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Speed Orange Live recordings on youTube

Now on YouTube!Speed Orange  Live @ The Theatre Royal, CastlemaineAustraliaMay 23rd 2008"I Am The Devil They Call Love"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNlUG-bjL78'She Killed Me In My Sleep"http://www....
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 06:35:00 GMT

The Blow Monkeys reform, Speed Orange support!

The Blow Monkeys have reformed and are releasing a new album 'Devils Tavern' in September. they are touring to promote the album and Speed Orange will be the support on the Australian leg! Tony a...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT

OH Mama’s B side Penny Drop now on myspace

With the Australian release of 'Oh Mama' the second single from the Album 'The Virgin of Guadalupe' happening this week. We thought we would put up 'Penny Drop', the stomping B side to the single. Thi...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Second Australian Single "Oh Mama" Out Now.

Creative Vibes and 5000 Records are proud to announce that the second single for Australia from the acclaimed Album'The Virgin of Guadalupe' will be 'Oh Mama'The single also includes tracks from the a...
Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 18:08:00 GMT

strange but true

life is stranger than fiction... This week Speed Orange lent a guitar to Gene Simmons, he of KISS, for his time in Melbourne. He needed it to sing Waltzing Matilda True Weird  
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:32:00 GMT

1st Australian Album Review

Rave Magazine (Brisbane)SPEED ORANGE  The Virgin Of Guadalupe (5000 Records/Creative Vibes)British ex-pat heads Melbourne folk-rock collectiveMelbourne four-piece Speed Orange formed out of the ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:14:00 GMT

we met some fellow troubadours at the Penthouse Mouse

Saturdays gig at the Penthouse Mouse was one that will live with us for a long time. Not just because we dropped a fired up rocket of a gig on an appreciative crowd, but because we met some other migh...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT