Hailed by Santana as “The voice of the street and the band of the future!" The 8 to 11 piece powerhouse band that is BLUE KING BROWN bring their cross generational grooves and socially conscious sound.
The infectious energy and passion from lead singer, guitarist and percussionist Natalie Pa'apa'a is a driving musical force that has led BKB through an impressive touring history playing major festivals and venues in Australia through to USA, CANADA, JAPAN and EUROPE. BKB continue to deliver their now world renowned power packed live show featuring their home-grown, universally spoken language, delivered as hard hitting Urban Roots music.
They have also shared the global stage opening for National and International greats such as Santana, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Damien ‘Jr gong’ Marley, The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Silverchair, Powderfinger to name a few.
With recent recording trips to Kingston Jamaica and New York now under their belt, once again pushing genre boundaries, their latest releases are a testament to the rise of Blue King Brown - one of Australia’s greatest acts.
"Blue King Brown is my favourite band right now. They embody everything I love in music from Ozomatli, African bands, Tower of Power to Santana. They are the voice of the street and the band of the future!" - Carlos Santana
"I am always inspired by BKB's funky, high energy, socially conscious music. Natalie is a bright light in the world with a vision that extends beyond the stage and together with the rest of the band raise the roof off every show they play. I love em!!!"- Michael Franti (Spearhead)
"BKB are one of those unique truth-telling outfits in our business that defy time. Amazing musicians with a powerful message. What a concept, huh?" - Serj Tankian
Selected Weapons Bass – Fender Jazz (Marcus Miller with Jim Dyson Pickups)
Salvador Persico
Weapon Percussion
Selected Weapons Timbales – Meinl, Artist Series 'Luis Conte' W/ Meinl Bells, Toca Timbalito, Lp Jam Block 'Red', Congas – Meinl Quinto, Pro Series Bongo: Lp 'Galaxy' Cymbal: El Sabor Sabian 16' Crash. Lawton Percussion 'Maru' Shekere, Cabasa, Rhythmtech Tambourine.
Sam Cope
Weapon Keyboards
Selected Weapons Nord Stage Compact Nord Wave
Peter Wilkins
Weapon Drums
Selected Weapons Cymbals: Zildjian Hats: 14” A’s from the 1960’s or 13” A New Beats Ride: 20” K Dark Custom Crashes: 19” K Dark Crash Med Thin 18” K Dark Crash Med Thin 17” K Custom Dark Crash 15” K Dark Crash Thin Splash: 12” K Dark Custom Sticks: Vic Firth 7a Wood Tips Heads: Top - Remo Coated Emperors Bottom – Remo Clear Diplomats
Emily G
Weapon Trombone
Cesar Rodrigues
Weapon Guitar
Big band Blue King Brown has huge fans
Written by BY TIM PARSONS - LAKE TAHOE ACTION
Monday, 30 March 2009 06:53
What started out as a percussion duo busking on the sidewalks of Byron Bay, Australia, is getting big. Santone took their beats to one of the nation’s cultural hubs,Melbourne, and began adding musicians. And their band, Blue King Brown,which now has nine players, is gaining, and not just in size: Its reputation as a reggae — or urban roots, if you will — band is growing after touring with artists such Damian “Jr. Gong”Marley, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and Carlos Santana.
“Blue King Brown is my favoriteband right now,” Santana told the band’s management.“They embody everything I love in music from Ozomatli, African bands, Tower of Power.” Franti is a big fan, too, calling the band’s “high-energy, socially conscious music” inspiring. Blue King Brown is on tour in the United States again, opening for John Brown’s Body. The bands perform Wednesday, April 1, at MontBleu Casino Resort and Spa.
