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Artist:Boy and Bear

Genres:
  • Indie
  • Roots
Sydney, NSW

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Track: The Storm by Boy and Bear
Track: The StormGenres:
  • Indie
  • Roots
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  • triple j Unearthed

Artist: Boy and Bear

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To say the past year has been a whirlwind for Boy & Bear would not only be a cliché, but also an understatement. Since the band’s dulcet tones first hypnotised listeners across triple j's radio waves in September 2009 Boy & Bear have found themselves in the spotlight. Their single ‘Mexican Mavis’ had the industry whispering and music fans clambering. However, it wasn’t until the single earned the quintet the triple j Unearthed position on Sydney's famed Homebake festival in Dec 09, that just how much of a gem this band was became apparent. Rumours of their live show quickly spread and Boy & Bear soon found themselves touring with the royalty of folk rock, Angus & Julia Stone, Mumford & Sons and Laura Marling throughout Australia. Boy & Bear impressed, so much so that Laura Marling invited the band to tour with her through the UK. In fact, two members of Boy & Bear, Jake Tarasenko and Tim Hart, also did a stint doubling up as members of Laura’s touring band. Their live show takes ...

Members

Dave Hosking (lead vocals/guitars) Killian Gavin (vocals/guitars) Tim Hart (drums/vocals/guitars) Jake Tarasenko (vocals/bass) Jon Hart (vocals/keys/mandolin)
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