Audio Empire to tour with legendary new line up Band---
Posted: Mon Jan 5, 2009 10:57 am

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Audio Empire are embarking on their North Island tour, kicking off in Jan 30 until early March.

2008 could not be going better for Auckland-based Audio Empire. The group is riding high after recently opening Southern Amp's main stage, and receiving praise for their new single "Lights", which is currently featured on national radio and TV.

Previous singles "The Great Escape" and "Goodbye Las Vegas" introduced the band to the masses, to a hugely positive response. Their debut album is a highly-charged, diverse and slick-sounding offering that has been well received and only scratches the surface of their breath-taking live show.

Produced by Paul Matthews (Blindspott, Five Star Fallout, Stylus, Tadpole), the album's nine tracks cover a spectrum of emotions and styles. From the furious pace of "The Great Escape" to the ballad of "Lost In You" and album-closer "Flying", the band constantly shifts gears whilst maintaining their unique sound. "They've got a great sound, I really wanted to work with them on this because I think they've got huge potential, both here and overseas," says Paul.

Combining elements of Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Breaking Benjamin, Incubus, Pearl Jam and various others, the sound is atypical of the standard New Zealand rock format. The end result is polished, professional and radio-friendly, with enough grit and integrity to keep heads bobbing and fists pumping.

Looking to further the support they have received from NZ on Air and national TV and radio coverage, AE has plans for a summer tour and a new single in the works. Building on their success to date is a huge priority for the band, and all signs indicate that the empire is growing.

Band Members:
Adam Tibble (vocals, guitar)
Nic Hurman (bass)
Dan Sheehan (guitar)
Nick Clarke (drums)

The band will be touring with new RockNRoll band Rata & Sons...

Rata & Sons, the new high energy rock n roll band featuring Maia Rata, one of the most exciting, soulful voices in town. A uniquely New Zealand kind of rock n roll, Rata & Sons tips its hat to any number of classic guitar bands. It also features a set of new songs with hooks to burn by Nick Sampson (Netherworld Dancing Toys - For Today), Steve Simpson (Pash - Doo-wop) and Aaron Carson (Dead Flowers/Thorazine Shuffle/Larry Normans).

Recently out from a long winter in the rehearsal room Rata & Sons features a twin guitar attack, an explosive rhythm section (including ex-Able Tasman Craig Mason who’s never forgotten Keith Moon) and two well travelled voices (Simpson/Sampson) backing up the amazing Mr Rata.

The full line up is:
- Aaron Carson (bass) – Thorazine Shuffle, Dead Flowers, Larry Normans
- Maia Rata – (vocals) – solo artist and collaborations with numerous dub and hip hop artists including Dirty Records, 4 Corners, Breakin Wreckwordz and Louie Knuxx.
- Craig Mason (drums) – Able Tasmans, Sombretones, Chill’s, Lure of Shoes
- Nick Sampson (guitar/vocals) – Netherworld Dancing Toys, Lure of Shoes
- Steve Simpson (gat/backing vox) – Pash, The Unusuals

Also on tour will be Wellington's band Mercury Crowe....

Mercury Crowe formed in late 2004 and have since been developing their sound through constant recording and live shows. They believe in good song writing backed up by passionate playing and draw as much influence from the Beatles and Ryan Adams as they do the Black Crowes and Hendrix.

With four songwriters in the band, Mercury Crowe are always working on new material and have just released their debut self-titled e.p. available at their website.

Band Members:

Allan Mansfield (vocals, guitar)
Hamish 'the surgeon' McKoy (guitar, vocals)
Rowan Clark (bass, vocals)
Nick George (drums, vocals)

Information on tour dates please visit :

www.myspace.com/jigsawmusic









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last gig for 08" Audio Empire
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:26 am

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+ November Zulu + Decortica.....

Come down and say "hi" and have drink..........

Where? Kings Arms
59 France Street
Newton
Auckland


Time? Doors at 9.00PM

Cost? $10

Merch will be available on the night as well......

Cheers + Beers

AE

Audio Empire to Tour Jan-Feb
Posted: Tue Dec 2, 2008 5:50 pm

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Who wants Audio Empire in their town to play?

Let us know!

AE

Southern Amped
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:05 pm

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Hey would jus like to say i liked ur music at southern amped and am lookin for an album of urs tomorrow

opened the concert well good work