Briganté
Encyclopedia
Briganté is a rock
/indie/alternative
band stemming from Bedford, United Kingdom.
They are known for simply getting out and singing what they feel - angst and pain, the fear of failure, and a collective understanding that lyrics and music reach people. They believe that words can change perceptions and give comfort.
raising money for charity, the cover band eventually ran its course. At this point it was decided that a new band should be formed with some of the members from the original. This led to the creation of Rate of the Day (ROTD) in May 2006.
While predominantly an indie band, ROTD branched into areas of rock and roll and alternative
, with songs such as Waging War and Takin' Part.
Stephen Pagano, the original drummer, left the band a soon while after, resulting in a gaping space that needed filling.
With an add on a local advertising web site, Dan Meese (Drums) joined the crew as the new drummer.
As the band progressed through the next year, the Bands name was then renamed to Briganté. Under this name, the band has gone from strength to strength with high profile gigs in London venues such as The Hope and Anchor, The Bullet Bar, and Bar Monsta. Local gigs have included the prestigious Red Stripe Music Awards at Bedford Esquires. Here Briganté took their live performance to a new level by enlisting the talents of Jimmy Tippet from Dual Calibre who created what can only be described as a haunting intro piece climaxing with the words "New Improved Briganté". Quite possibly the most defining point of this bands short yet colourful career so far...
train station, he was unable to attend any of the early gigs. CCTV footage appeared to place Mr Ford at Kempston Hardwick
around the time of an important London gig. Other sources have linked this event to a relapse of a failed journey to Brighton years earlier. Briganté have since severed all professional ties with Mr Ford although they still remain on talking terms.
Currently the band are managed by an unknown entity that continues to book performances all over Beds, Herts and Bucks, along with dates being confirmed in London. An inside source suggests the band are managing themselves whilst working under an alias. Other theories include names such as BBC's Annie Mac however, friends close to Annie have denied any knowledge of such events. The mystery continues...
This was recorded at Sound Arc Studios in Shefford, Bedfordshire. The band are going to record the next cd for the Discography within the next year.
The EP is available in full from Briganté's official Site.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
/indie/alternative
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band stemming from Bedford, United Kingdom.
They are known for simply getting out and singing what they feel - angst and pain, the fear of failure, and a collective understanding that lyrics and music reach people. They believe that words can change perceptions and give comfort.
Beginnings
Simon Cronin (Lead Singer), Chris Mills (Electric Guitar) and Luke Fattorusso (Bass guitar/Backing vocals) were a part of a cover band to begin with. After performing a few local gigsGig (musical performance)
Gig is slang for a musical engagement in which musicians are hired. Originally coined in the 1920s by jazz musicians, the term, short for the word "engagement", now refers to any aspect of performing such as assisting with performance and attending musical performance...
raising money for charity, the cover band eventually ran its course. At this point it was decided that a new band should be formed with some of the members from the original. This led to the creation of Rate of the Day (ROTD) in May 2006.
While predominantly an indie band, ROTD branched into areas of rock and roll and alternative
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
, with songs such as Waging War and Takin' Part.
Stephen Pagano, the original drummer, left the band a soon while after, resulting in a gaping space that needed filling.
With an add on a local advertising web site, Dan Meese (Drums) joined the crew as the new drummer.
As the band progressed through the next year, the Bands name was then renamed to Briganté. Under this name, the band has gone from strength to strength with high profile gigs in London venues such as The Hope and Anchor, The Bullet Bar, and Bar Monsta. Local gigs have included the prestigious Red Stripe Music Awards at Bedford Esquires. Here Briganté took their live performance to a new level by enlisting the talents of Jimmy Tippet from Dual Calibre who created what can only be described as a haunting intro piece climaxing with the words "New Improved Briganté". Quite possibly the most defining point of this bands short yet colourful career so far...
Management
Throughout Briganté's early history as Rate of the Day, their appearances were plagued through poor management and a complete lack of professional direction off stage. Matthew Ford had been given legal executive of the band's facto but due to an embarrassing mis-hap at Bedford St JohnsBedford St Johns railway station
Bedford St Johns is the smaller of two railway stations that serve the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire. It is on the Marston Vale line from Bletchley to Bedford Midland.The station is unstaffed, and is operated by London Midland....
train station, he was unable to attend any of the early gigs. CCTV footage appeared to place Mr Ford at Kempston Hardwick
Kempston Hardwick railway station
Kempston Hardwick railway station serves the village of Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire, England. It is not to be confused with the nearby town of Kempston. The station has two platforms next to a half-barrier level crossing.-Services:...
around the time of an important London gig. Other sources have linked this event to a relapse of a failed journey to Brighton years earlier. Briganté have since severed all professional ties with Mr Ford although they still remain on talking terms.
Currently the band are managed by an unknown entity that continues to book performances all over Beds, Herts and Bucks, along with dates being confirmed in London. An inside source suggests the band are managing themselves whilst working under an alias. Other theories include names such as BBC's Annie Mac however, friends close to Annie have denied any knowledge of such events. The mystery continues...
Notable Performances
- Esquires (Bedford) December 2006 First Ever Live Performance
- Ro'woodstock (Rovigo, Italy) September 2007
- BBC Three Counties Radio Live Session October 2007
- The Bullet Bar December 2007, First London Performance
- Hope and Anchor (London, Islington) January 2008
- Redstripe Music Awards 2008, Esquires (Bedford) April 2008
- River Festival (Bedford) - Main Stage July 2008
Discography
The first EP was Created and Recorded in 2007, containing 4 songs:- Track 1 - Takin' Part (the only way I know how)
- Track 2 - Things to Come
- Track 3 - I say nothing
- Track 4 - Waging War
This was recorded at Sound Arc Studios in Shefford, Bedfordshire. The band are going to record the next cd for the Discography within the next year.
The EP is available in full from Briganté's official Site.