Open (band)
Encyclopedia
Open is an indie
Australian Pop/rock band consisting of singer Gabrielle Rogers (sister of You Am I
front man Tim Rogers
), guitarist Daniel Pugliese (Rainhouse, The Make) and drummer Pete Neville (Resin Dogs
, Trout Fishing In Quebec) as well as Paul Bianco on live bass and Jak Housden on production.
and rockers You Am I
.
Gabrielle Rogers, who is also an actress with roles in Australian TV shows, commercials and Sydney plays. In 2006 she studied voice at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
. The band revolves around her soulful and affecting voice.
With guitarist and songwriter Daniel Pugliese, Pete Neville and Gabrielle Rogers formed Open in 2005. Performing live at famous Sydney venues such as The Basement, the live line-up has included Paul Bianco, Jack Friels, Paul Mason and Jak Housden.
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
Australian Pop/rock band consisting of singer Gabrielle Rogers (sister of You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...
front man Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers is the frontman of Australian rock band You Am I. He is also a solo artist, as well as having fronted and released albums with bands The Twin Set and The Temperance Union.-History:...
), guitarist Daniel Pugliese (Rainhouse, The Make) and drummer Pete Neville (Resin Dogs
Resin Dogs
Resin Dogs are a Brisbane, Australia-based hip hop band, originally formed in 1996. Resin Dogs are a loose collective, a cut and paste sample band who use live drums, live bass, and elements of hip hop via turntables and samplers to create all forms of ritual dance sounds...
, Trout Fishing In Quebec) as well as Paul Bianco on live bass and Jak Housden on production.
Background
Drummer Pete Neville has been involved in the Sydney/Australian music scene for a number of years. He has recently completed a Masters in screen music at the Australian Film Television and Radio School. He was a member of jazz/rock band Trout Fishing in Quebec and plays percussion with hip hop band Resin DogsResin Dogs
Resin Dogs are a Brisbane, Australia-based hip hop band, originally formed in 1996. Resin Dogs are a loose collective, a cut and paste sample band who use live drums, live bass, and elements of hip hop via turntables and samplers to create all forms of ritual dance sounds...
and rockers You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...
.
Gabrielle Rogers, who is also an actress with roles in Australian TV shows, commercials and Sydney plays. In 2006 she studied voice at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
National Institute of Dramatic Art
The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian national training institute for students of theatre, film, and television, based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington. It is supported by the federal Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. NIDA is located adjacent...
. The band revolves around her soulful and affecting voice.
With guitarist and songwriter Daniel Pugliese, Pete Neville and Gabrielle Rogers formed Open in 2005. Performing live at famous Sydney venues such as The Basement, the live line-up has included Paul Bianco, Jack Friels, Paul Mason and Jak Housden.
EPs
- Open Self titled EP released March 2006 includes songs:
- "Your Monkey"
- "Still"
- "Baby Just Won't"
- "I'm Not Trying to Break Your Heart"
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- Album "For the Faint of Heart" released May 2011.