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Last Updated: 12/23/2009

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City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Country: AU
Signup Date: 1/29/2007

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 
Dear friends,

This Friday's gig at The Tote with Gun Street Girls and The Casanovas will be our last gig for at least a few months (if we get good behaviour), as we take time off live gigs to concentrate on the mixing, mastering, and release of our debut EP. We'll also use that time to work on new material for future releases.

So, you should really sack that office Christmas party and make it down.

http://www.facebook.com/ev..ent.php?eid=191029885697

Entry is a modest $12, we take the stage at 9 pm.

The Solomons
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 
"I bought this a few months ago for the keyboard player in my band but he has since left us. A shame as it sounds really good, but I don't have any need for it nor does he. This listing is exactly the same as how I bought, only I have given you a buyitnow option to avoid last minute disappointment.
"Hammond Ace Tone Organ with tape recorder and leslie speakers.  Includes various instrument sounds, and beat accompaniments. Good condition, barely a mark on it.  It has roll top lockable lid. Also includes stool. Instrument sounds include flute, strings, trumpet, oboe and percussion section. Beats include waltz, rumba, samba, swing and tango"
Comes with stool and owner's manual. Pickup from Richmond, Melbourne."


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Monday, December 07, 2009 
Not that we've got anything against myspace, but you should add us to your facebook and twitter profiles.

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Monday, November 23, 2009 
The Solomons are a breath of fresh air in the Australian rock world. This Double A-Side is an amazing listen that promises so much. So much in fact that you will be counting down the days until their EP is released. It showcases the diversity that this band offers. ‘Some Kind Of Aid’ is a great rock track (with a hint of brass) in the vein of Magic Dirt or You Am I, while ‘Rise And Fall’ is a sweet track that consists of a melody that The Beach Boys would be jealous of. These are amazing tracks to listen to and I for one can’t wait for the EP to come out.


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Sunday, November 01, 2009 

cds sent to Half A Cow that impressed us...

October 2009

THE SOLOMONS Some Kind Of Aid

The Solomons are a six-piece band from Melbourne and have pressed up this two track cd in anticipation of a debut EP which they intend to release early 2010. And guess what? It’s great!

The first track ‘Some Kind of Aid’ features the lead vocals of bassist Cass Allen and is a 60s-inspired pop song with what some would say has a Youmees-by-numbers intro. The band know their chops and keep it both tight and rollicking. I have no doubt you’ll be hearing this track on community radio stations around the country, if not the National Youth Network, given a chance.

‘Rise And Fall’ shows off the vocals of the Solomons other lead vocalist Victor Finkel. It has a late 80s English feel to it (think Stone Roses and Ride) but to us it sounds like early Welcome Mat. It’s tops! Not content to just stand there strutting his stuff, Victor also plays trumpet.

Both songs are written by guitarist Doug Hind and are given the extra attention that a band boasting two guitars, keyboards, trumpet and loads of vocals can give. I can imagine live on stage is where these guys will impress. Sydney-siders will look at their long list of up and coming gigs around Melbourne with a sad face of envy and wonder why bands can’t play every week at a handful of supportive venues like they can down south. Or so it seems.

What I want to know is: the guy front and centre, is he Victor the lead singer or Doug the songwriter? Just curious. ;) –SH

the Solomons myspace . facebook
email: solomonsband (@) hotmail.com


http://www.halfacow.com.au/demos.php?page=demo
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 
Due to Ash Naylor injuring his back, Even had to cancel their appearance at The Toff last night (24/10) for what was the launch of their new single, Temperamental Flower. So it was Tim Rogers who we opened for, instead of Even, playing an intimate solo acoustic set which I won't forget any time soon.

Thankyou Tim, and get better Ash.

And thanks Russ for filling in on the drums once more.

Doug.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Category: Life
(27/4/09)

Doug Hind started The Solomons in mid 2007 with Victor Finkel, Brenton Barnes, Cass Allan, and Don Mayes. They recorded the first Solomons demos virtually straight away and gigged between November 2007 and July 2008, until Brenton and Don left.

2007-2008
Victor Finkel - vocals, trumpet, piano
Doug Hind - guitar, vocals
Cass Allan - bass, vocals
Don Mayes - guitar
Brenton Barnes - drums
More demos were recorded in November of that year, with Gabe Andrews filling in on drums, and Ruben Clisby playing keys and some guitar.

2008 demos
Victor Finkel - vocals, trumpet
Cass Allan - bass, vocals
Doug Hind - guitar
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Ruben Clisby - keys, guitar
Gabe Andrews - drums


In January this year, Aaron Ronaldson joined on guitar, and Cameron Hicks joined on keys. Russell Campbell played the drums for the live shows between January and April.

2009 live January - April
Victor Finkel - vocals, trumpet
Cass Allan - bass, vocals,
Doug Hind - guitar, vocals
Aaron Ronaldson - guitar
Cameron Hicks - keys
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Russell Campbell - drums


Leigh Baines, drummer for The Gear and Marble Archie, is currently playing the drums, bringing us one step closer to our dream of breaking Spinal Tap's record before Oasis manage to.

That is all for now.


Update - 11/10/09

Leigh is still in the band. It's also him on our Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-side. Not sure if that makes him our drummer, though he plays with us for free and is not currently playing for anyone else unless he is payed (that goes for rehearsals too). Although, Russell will be filling in for him (again) at our gig at The Toff on October 24 for Even's single launch. It's his mum's 60th.

It is with regret however, that we announce that lead singer and founding member, Victor Finkel, has decided he is no longer capable of continuing on in the band, due to other pressing commitments. Our support slot for Evermore at The Sandbelt Hotel last Friday the 9th of October was his last gig for The Solomons. Guitarist and lead songwriter, Doug Hind (that's me), will take on shared lead vocal duties with Cass, as was the case last night (October 10) at Ding Dong.

May the record show this is not the result of a personal, or even musical, conflict with any other band members. It is simply an example of how eventually one must choose their path. Expect big things from this one, though not likely in the rock and/or roll "industry".




Update - 24/10/09

Due to conflicting musical commitments, and a coming to terms with the size of stages at most local venues, Cameron Hicks has decided to no longer play live shows with The Solomons. He will however continue to record with the band.


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Thursday, August 27, 2009 
In business you need to know your market. The history of failed corporate enterprises is riddled with tales of companies that strayed from commercial focus, diversifying into activities that seemed attractive, but for which the company was horribly unprepared. At the other end of the spectrum lies the business enterprise that refuses to deviate from its original purpose, becoming wilfully blind to the changes in consumer preference and market structure. Many bands too lose the plot when trying to find a balance between managing the fickle winds of change and maintaining a resolute artistic focus. For every David Bowie there’s a My Love Pumpkin; for every Ray Davies, a Ross Wilson.

On its debut double A-side single, Melbourne band The Solomons have chosen diversity over singularity. The two tracks illustrate distinct, but vaguely related aspects to the band. The first shines through in ‘Some Kind of Aid’, a ’60s three-chord rocker that saunters down High Street with the fashionable aplomb of a pin-striped London boy. The second sparkles on the surface of the Church-ish ‘Rise and Fall’, a shoegazing track that stops short of staring at the floor in favour of the Falling Joys records poking out from inside the next room.

The common link is partly the English heritage – which, to be fair, is about as unique and relevant as the black fashion sense common to the greater indie rock community – but more so the presence of a couple of catchy melodies. Whether The Solomons choose to refine their artistic focus in the future is a moot point; if they keep creating songs of this quality, the future looks more than reasonably bright.
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Monday, August 24, 2009 
http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/19863/The-Solomons-The-Hovercrafts-The-Hondas-High-Fangs--The-Curtin-Melbourne-150809.htm

A gig at the Curtin never disappoints so it was no exception when Melbourne six piece The Solomons launched their first double A-side, Some Kind of Aid/Rise and Fall to a near full house of enthusiastic punters on Saturday.
Melbourne trio High Fangs opened for the night although the early signs predicted a dull evening ahead with a relatively empty band room. High Fangs have a cool rock sound – at times it’s almost grungy but fun to listen to. Their tunes are rather catchy, but whilst the crowd enjoyed their set, they probably didn’t do enough to really connect with the audience.
Things looked a little brighter when The Hondas hit the stage and the quirk of the band became contagious to the crowd who suddenly livened up with the humorous vibe. They shared a chuckle with Taka Honda who told us with a smile, ‘I’ve been in Melbourne for five years, but all the pretty girls, they keep breaking my heart!’ The Little Red side-project are an energetic bunch, whose on-stage presence translates to the audience as they slowly and subtly edged towards the stage, unable to resist the cheeky smile of Taka Honda!
By the time The Hovercrafts stepped under the lights, the Curtin had really started to fill out with an impressive crowd beginning to close in. The Hovercrafts really captured the audience as fans rocked along to some tunes from their EP, becoming progressively more excited as the crazy guitarist started splitting his drum stick on the cowbell. When the guys finished their set, sweaty and exhausted, there was almost a cloud of disappointment that shaded the room, but the air was instantly abuzz again with anticipation of the main act.
It seemed like they would never play, but The Solomons finally launched their CD. It was their first show in a couple of months so they’ve kept their fans waiting, but it was truly well worth the wait.
Opening up their set with Six Months, it seemed the sound guy had forgotten to turn the microphones up because you couldn’t really hear front man Victor Finkel over the heavy guitars. But his assault on the mic meant that you couldn’t miss him anyway, and once they got the volume right, he had no trouble drawing the crowd in with his crazy energy. Something to Happen was a newer tune that highlighted the different vocal abilities across the band. But when bassist/vocalist Cass Allan tore through Some Kind of Aid it was fairly clear why The Solomons had chosen to showcase the tune as one of the tracks on their CD. The bluesy bass combinations had shades of The Who throughout the track and Allan’s wild flailing hair and passion was reminiscent of an 80’s rock chick.
Sorry Grandma was very much a foot the floor rock song and you could tell the crowd loved it too with the sound of stamping feet heard beneath the thumping drumbeats. But it was Evening’s Empire that really impressed with Finkel and Allan creating a superb vocal harmony to blend with the clever instrumentation of the song. Old favourite Loaded was next as the sultry front-man sung about too much wine. Tearing himself away from the microphone to blast out a few solos on his trumpet, the bright brassy sounds added an extra edge to the music.
Whilst Finkel has a daring presence on stage his fellow vocalist and guitarist Doug Hind had his time to shine too, taking the reins in Ways of Escape. His low, brooding approach contrasts strongly with that of his band mate, and the different styles of the three strong vocalists adds diversity to the line up. Rise and Fall is the flip side of the CD; a cruisy rock tune with a bit of swank and a few jazzy undertones folded in.
The band closed off an impressive set with Gimme Shelter to a few encore calls from the audience. They had a good balance of songs that were different enough, but probably need a little extra variety in terms of genre. It would be good to see some more rock ballads, only because they would do it well and it would really add to their repertoire.
Having supported British India, Gun Street Girls and Oh Mercy, The Solomons seem to have a bit of potential and are definitely worth seeing again.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 


The Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-Side is out now on CD at -

Greville Records - 152 Greville St, Prahran VIC
Pure Pop Records - 221 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC
Polyester Records (Fitzroy only) - 387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
Off The Hip Records - BasementLvl/ 383 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Red Eye Records (from 29/8) - 3/370 Pitt St, Sydney NSW

and online through and .
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