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Kaura (pronounced kay-aura) was born from the vision of infusing the aggressive power of hard, yet melodic rock with the haunting and ethereal sounds of ancient instruments. In the short time since the band formed in 2005, they have been invited to open for TOOL, Rob Zombie, and Godsmack by Bill Graham Presents, and had A Perfect Circle’s Paz Lenchantin play on their self-released EP, which has gotten attention as well as continued airplay on radio stations including L.A.'s "World Famous" KROQ FM . In addition, they traveled to the distant lands of India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal to seek out instruments and experiences to fully realize their vision; all of which was captured on video and made into their “Travels” DVD.
“We wanted to have the ability to infuse hammered dulcimers with distorted guitars, gamelan bells and tabla with tribal drums to create this really expansive depth of sound." Benjamin explains. The Berkeley-based band came to be after many years of envisioning the message, mood, sights and sounds that would be used to create the unique palette from which the vision of Kaura would be painted. Comprised of Malcolm Guess (vocals, guitar, tabla), Benjamin Jones (drums, percussion), Michael Cates (bass), Ben Rojas(guitar)and Yosh(hammered dulcimer, gamelan, percussion); the band sought to not only carve out a unique musical voice but also a different lyrical voice. "The lyrical focus is more on themes of evolution, re-birth, social and personal consciousness rather than the standard self-loathing, angry at-the-world fare of most hard rock bands" says Guess. Drawing from his experience as a sound engineer, Guess recorded and produced Kaura’s self-titled 5-song EP released in mid 2005.
Returning from their travels in early 2006, they began writing material with their new instruments and the inspiration of their adventures. Though they have accomplished and created a lot in the short amount of time being a band, Guess suggests “We’ve but only hinted at what’s to come”.
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Member Since: 1/26/2005
Band Website: kaura.com
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Malcolm Guess
Vocals/Guitar and Instrumentation
Benjamin Jones
Drums and Instrumentation
Ben Rojas
Guitar Donovan Hernandez
Bass
Yosh
Dulcimer/piano/gamelan/percussion
Videos
Kaura On Tour 2008

One Becomes Two Video

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Video Blog
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Kaura - E.P.

*with guest appearance by A Perfect Circle and Zwan's Paz Lenchantin

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This band Rocks! Go listen to their music!

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This band Rocks! Go listen to their music!

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Influences: art, emotion, nature, people, mysticism, passion, travels, activism, community, higher consciousness, compassion. A Perfect Circle, Macha, The Mars Volta, Failure, Dredg,
Sounds Like: Muse, Macha, Tool, Kyuss, Dredg, A Perfect Circle, Isis, Quicksand, Failure, Queens of the Stone Age,
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Kaura Song

First Chance to Hear New Kaura SongSo the time is approaching...I know we have been saying Kaura would be posting a new song from their first album very soon and the time is almost here. We are offer...
Posted by KAURA on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:56:00 PST

VIDEO BLOG 5 - making of "Ephemeral Fall"

Hey Everyone, here's a video of the making of a new track "Ephemeral Fall".Enjoy , and don't forget to let us know what you think! -KAURA Kaura Video Blog 5 Add to My Profile ~ CLICK HERE...
Posted by KAURA on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:12:00 PST

VIDEO BLOG 4-August 2007

We have posted a new blog of us that has clips of us playing some of the instruments we have picked up during our travels throughout the world as well as a clip of us rehearsing a new song. Hope you ...
Posted by KAURA on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:46:00 PST

Zero Magazine's spotlight on Kaura

Zero Magazine recently did a spotlight review of Kaura which was printed in the October issue. You can check out the review by clicking HERE...
Posted by KAURA on Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:44:00 PST

OPENING FOR TOOL, 9/2/2006, Sacramento

Kaura have been added to the TOOL show at the Sleep Train Amphitheater in Sacramento, CA on September 2nd. Come out early and support them, also on the bill is ISIS. Hope to see you there.
Posted by KAURA on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:19:00 PST

Kaura Review on Medium of Music

Kaura was reviewed on the music blog 'Medium of Music'. Check it our by CLICKING HERE
Posted by KAURA on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:22:00 PST

Campus Circle interview

Campus Circle met up with Ben and Malcolm just before they embarked on their journey to India and Southeast Asia. If you missed the December issue you can check it out online at Campus Circle....
Posted by KAURA on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:20:00 PST

Kaura named band of the month on the Edge Underground!

"This E.P brings a hard entrance that impacts the ear, but the strong soothing vocal captures what is the future of the Alternative music scene...They use the right element of different influences at ...
Posted by KAURA on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:14:00 PST

DVD set for release May 16th

Kaura will release a very limited edition DVD, 'Kaura Travels', that includes over 90 minutes of video footage from Ben and Malcolm's trip through India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Nepal, and Laos last...
Posted by KAURA on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:19:00 PST

WWW.KAURATRAVELS.BLOGSPOT.COM

Kaura have gotten back from Thailand, Bali, Laos, Cambodia, and India preparing for their first full-length album. They They documented everything in 2-3 minute videos and photos for all of you to se...
Posted by KAURA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST