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Grassroots Street Orchestra
Genre: Hip Hop, Roots
Region: Gold Coast, QLD
Members: Surya "MC Surreal" McEwen (vocals) - Robyn Cummins (bass/percussion/bv's) - Steve Wallis (vocals/harmonica/guitar) - Youka Snell (violin/melodica/bv's) - Charles Wall (Drums/Percussion - Jai Mitchell (Guitar/Bass)
Sounds Like: The Herd guesting with The Waifs, Tupac rhyming over Ben Harper tracks, Immortal Technique jamming with John Butler Trio
Influences: music with real, live, instruments, politics, society and our own journies, music with a positive or critical message

South-East Queensland locals, Grassroots Street Orchestra, have created a formidable reputation and a dedicated following throughout Eastern Australia with their captivating original sound, and intense, high-energy live performances. Their unique style is a potent mix of passionate, politically charged, eloquent hip-hop lyricism, underpinned by exotic, progressive sounds from a jaw-dropping live instrumental lineup. After standout festival performances, industry showcases, several east coast tours and a successful EP in 2007 - and with a debut album on the way. 2008 is shaping up to be a big year for this local six-piece phenomenon.

Catch GSO @ The Gold Coast BIG DAY OUT - 11am on the Hothouse (Hiphop) Stage! Check out MySpace for other tour dates..

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City Life
rating:  3/5
Very catchy music with pretty good vocals and absolutely excellent lyrics




Shisha
rating:  2/5
no, not for me. sorry. its kind of like operator please but with a rap feel. the backing doesnt compliment the vocals. but i love the violin!




City Life
rating:  5/5
I like the bass line on this one pretty funky, bow bada bow bow! Good stuff!
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.