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Gemini Downs
Genre: Pop, Rock
Region: South East, SA
Members: Jessica Braithwaite : Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Tap dancing percussion, Piano Accordion, Squeaky Dog Toy, Balloon --- Sean Braithwaite : Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Cajon, Cello, Cap Gun, Whoopee Cushion --- Lauren Fowler : Alto Saxophone, Vocals --- Scott Woollett : Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Recorder --- Emma Hickmott - Clarinet, crazy party whistle Dan Fernie-Harper : Drums --- Michael Jenkins : Double Bass
Sounds Like: The Waifs, Washington, Ben Folds
Artist Website: www.myspace.com/geminidowns

If Missy Higgins and Ben Folds got together, made some new friends, drank loads of red cordial and started a big swing band, it would probably sound something like this.

Indie pop rockers Gemini Downs play music bursting with colour. Tap dancing percussion, a kicking horns section and kooky on stage antics make for hugely entertaining live shows, and the band is quickly establishing itself as one of the most exciting emerging acts on the Australian music scene.
Having recently played music festivals alongside top Aussie acts including Icehouse, Eskimo Joe and The Beautiful Girls, Gemini Downs are proving their energetic, big vibe music is a hit with crowds of all ages.
All this success stems from a debut EP (featured here) which was recorded with some home recording gear in a mate's lounge room and paid for with cartons of beer. The EP was haphazardly “released” (given to friends) in 2010, yet despite such humble beginnings, it shot to notoriety, topping Triple J's unearthed chart and earning widespread national radio and television coverage. The band became breaking news and they haven't looked back since.
With an ever growing fan base, interstate tours, and top music festival appearances under their vintage-funk belts, things are only getting bigger for Gemini Downs. The band is soon to perform for tens of thousands of people on New Years Eve at Adelaide's city party, and new recording sessions are scheduled for January 2012.

"Like a rainbow following a storm" - Stan Thompson, ABC Radio

"Stirring... epic, warm" - Jared Lynch, The Age

"We're not sure what that is, but we love it!" - Larry Emdur, Channel 7


See Gemini Downs live:

Saturday 5th November : Kangaroo Island Surf Music Festival with Eskimo Joe and The Beautiful Girls

Saturday 26th November : Gorgeous Festival at McLaren Vale with Icehouse, Josh Pyke and Emma Louise.

New Years Eve : Adelaide City New Years Eve Party, Elder Park, 7PM



Brother/sister combo Sean and Jessica Braithwaite front the lyrics driven songfest, backed up by Lauren Fowler and Scott Woollett on saxophone. Dan Fernie-Harper sets a cracking pace on drums, Michael Jenkins is utterly charming on double bass and Emma Hickmott never fails to surprise when she trades her clarinet for the most unconventional of instruments!





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From Darwin
rating:  5/5
top song, you're awesome! :) - Sean from Surviving Sharks, Adelaide




From Darwin
rating:  5/5
I love this song. It is beautiful. I could listen to it all day over and over. Absolutely beautiful. xoxo




From Darwin
rating:  1/5
ekkk is all i can say. :)




From Darwin
rating:  5/5
fantastic original sounds with a great easy listening tune to get me in the mood. Unique collections of instruments used to create an amazing track. ...
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