The Band Fortú consists of James H Brown and Stephanie Eslick-Brown
All music was written by Fortú
James grew up in Toronto Ontario and Stephanie grew up in Harvard Illinois and as fate
would have it’s way the two were introduced to each other through mutual friends in Orlando Florida during the winter of 1999.
There was an instant connection musically and altlhough some of the original tracks were not intended to be any more than jams or personal interests, they became over time, the foundation for what is now known as Fortú. This was much like their relationship, which was not originally intended to be serious, but in a short time, their compatability was realized, and their relationship evolved.
By the Spring of 2000, their lives, both musically and personally, had combined. They lived together, loved together, made music together, and shared in each other’s lives. There was a lot of musical experimentation, as well as growth, but by 2001 fate would once again step in and divide them onto two seperate paths. Although then living seperate lives, they still maintained their friendship, and by 2003 they resumed making music together (just FOR the TWO of them). Hence, by the winter of 2003, Fortú was formed. The project was much more serious on this their second try, and it was only a matter of time for their relationship to follow. By the spring of 2004, they were once again sharing each other’s lives and space. 2004 also brought the debut four-song demo CD, entitled "Blue Spring" featuring long time mutual friend David Lyle.
They began to focus more intently on their future, both musically and personally, and realized they shared many of the same goals. Working together, they built a catalogue of over 20 songs, just a few of which have been featured here on MySpace. By the winter of 2005, a closer family relationship had devoloped, which led to the marital union on the Summer Solstice of 2006, and the Fortú CD, "Symbiotic", which was created to commemorate the occasion. Now, over a year later, plans for a full-length CD entitled, "Satin Sheets" are nearing completion.
With the continued love and support from familly and friends, Fortú is blessed with the opportunity to continue their path together, both musically and personally, wherever the current takes them.
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