“If you know Donna Grantis' name, it's probably because of her association with Prince. As a member of 3RDEYEGIRL, she had the daunting task of being the second guitarist in Prince's band. DIAMONDS & DYNAMITE is her debut album, but don't expect a continuation of 3RDEYEGIRL's music. On the contrary, this album is a throwback to old-school fusion guitar albums like Blow by Blow and Wired, but often with denser rhythms out of the On the Corner book. The tunes are well-written with knotty unison sections of guitar/keys that open up for interaction and improvisation. The band has a fantastic sense of group dynamics, laying into a groove when it's called for and laying back when appropriate. Grantis not only wrote all the tunes and played guitar, but produced as well, and her sense of taste and restraint nearly equals her chops. One might expect a guitar slinger to try to prove themselves with some dazzling technical passages, but she doesn’t play a note until more than a minute into the opener, and even then it's all languid ebow. Of course, she can also rip it up when she wants to, as on the title track or the cuts with Mike McCready. She's a great player who, like Jeff Beck, isn't afraid to just make some skronky noises if they fit in. Diamonds & Dynamite is an excellent album and an unqualified success.” – AllMusic

Mike Isacson- Vocals, Bass
Adrian Southward- Guitar, Electronics, Drums
Kalev Mihkel Kaup- Guitar, Keyboards
Josh Harrison- Guitar
David Houghton- Drums

Thomas Andrew Doyle (TAD, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, Hog Molly. Having Spent his formative years in music playing in Jazz clubs while attending school studying classical and jazz music at Boise State University, Doyle comes forth with a symphonic take on what is going on in his head. Spawned from the dark and dreary recesses of Doyle’s psyche comes an immense sound of textures, rhythms and material suitable for film and stand alone listening, disquieting all who are within an earshot. People who are familiar with his music should expect the unexpected. Doyle’s entry into the world of symphonic composition is no novice beginner’s attempt. Incineration Ceremony is a musical journeyman’s expression that is genuine, heartfelt, honest, uncompromising and authoritative.

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Singer | Songwriter | Performer | 
Austin, TX | Copenhagen, DK

Bassist for Vine (RIP), Graveltruck (RIP), Miré (RIP). Occasional session bassist.

Welcome to the sonic disaspora. The lands of nomadic troubadours, midtempo bass and 21st century progressive psychedelic soundscapes.

Shanti Planti Records | With Dimensions | AVX Lab | Speakeasy Electroswing

UPCOMING DATES:

8 August 2020  - Silent Disco Denman Island, BC
6 Sept 2020 - OMNIA Festival, Quebec
11 Sept 2020 - ARTELIXIR Festival, Quebec
27 Sept  2020 - Beat Vallée, Val-David, Quebec

Foreign Orchids is following