biographical info
Bent By Elephants released their debut EP in 2009, in their (the band's
at least) birthplace Montreal. This Is Water, the debut LP released
2010, embodies the band’s unique approach to songwriting, traversing a
musical landscape from minimalist lines of melody to overlapping
cacophonies. The live presence of the band has a fullness and acoustic
breadth, created by six (sometimes seven) skilled musicians, in which
various influences take aim to create a rhythmic folk, with warm blues
inspired harmonies and orchestral layering. For more info on booking or
PR related stuff...email @ bentbyelephants@gmail.com
lineup
Luke Fowlie guitar extrodinaire/bass/vox
Ryan Frizzell trumpet/vox
Alex Whyte trombone/guitar/vox
Paul Van Dyk Upright bass
chesley walsh Singer, Guitarist
influences
Cinematic Orchestra
Fela Kuti
The Dixie Cups
Al Green
Nina Simone
Patsy Cline
Aretha Franklin
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