Difference between revisions of "Daisy Chain Halo"
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[[image:Dchsetlist007.jpg|left|thumb|Daisy Chain Halo setlist @[[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]], 22/08/2003]] | [[image:Dchsetlist007.jpg|left|thumb|Daisy Chain Halo setlist @[[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]], 22/08/2003]] | ||
| − | Daisy Chain Halo | + | Daisy Chain Halo won both the Hamilton [[Band Experiments]], the Waikato[[Battle of the Bands]], and the Waikato regional final of the NZ Battle of the Bands competitions in 2001, performing in the national final of the latter. They toured Melbourne, Australia to rave responses in 2003, however, as with a lot of bands, they had trouble keeping a drummer. Luke Hale entered the picture in June of 2002 after meeting Carl through a social soccer team.<br> |
The group recorded their debut album in 2003 with long-time sound engineer, mentor and friend [[Scott Newth]]. The album was recorded at Downbeat Studios, Hamilton. In 2004 DCH chose to release a selection of tracks only, as an EP, and keep the remainder of the album tracks unreleased. The EP remains their sole release to date.<br> | The group recorded their debut album in 2003 with long-time sound engineer, mentor and friend [[Scott Newth]]. The album was recorded at Downbeat Studios, Hamilton. In 2004 DCH chose to release a selection of tracks only, as an EP, and keep the remainder of the album tracks unreleased. The EP remains their sole release to date.<br> | ||
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==Published Articles== | ==Published Articles== | ||
*''Daisy Chain Halo Win Local Band Contest'', [[Waikato Times]], 24 August 2001, P2 | *''Daisy Chain Halo Win Local Band Contest'', [[Waikato Times]], 24 August 2001, P2 | ||
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| + | 8''Fresh Talent: Daisy Chain Halo'', NZ Musician Magazine, June/July 2002 | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 16:36, 7 April 2012
The nucleus of what would later become Daisy Chain Halo began life as Porch in Wellington, 1998. When Porch disbanded in 1999, Carl Watkins and Corinna Watts continued writing and performing as a duo, deciding to move to Hamilton later that year. The duo arrived in Hamilton in early 2000, relocating on the basis of Htown's reputation as NZ's rock capital and its central location. Carl and Corinna formed the core of the band, with drummers changing several times during the band's lifespan. Daisy Chain Halo ended in May 2005, due to drummer Luke Hale's desire to focus on his jazz-fusion exploration with fellow Hamilton band Apollo. The split was not acrimonious, with all three members remaining good friends.
Members
- Carl Watkins - vocals, acoustic guitar
- Corinna Watts - bass, electric guitar, piano, keys, backing vocals, percussion
- Luke Hale - drums, percussion (2002 - 2005 )
- Ben Chapman - drums (2000-2002)
- BJ Hiha - drums (2000)
Bio
Daisy Chain Halo (DCH) was born when Wellington post-grunge underdogs Porch split due to the usual 'differing musical directions'. Founding members Carl Watkins and Corinna Watts decided to go it alone.
Having shed their electric skin the band, now with former Pushkin drummer BJ Hiha, felt they needed to make a career move and relocate to somewhere more central and closer to NZ’s largest city – Auckland. Although they had never been there previously, they settled on Hamilton - moving at the beginning of 2000.
Daisy Chain Halo won both the Hamilton Band Experiments, the WaikatoBattle of the Bands, and the Waikato regional final of the NZ Battle of the Bands competitions in 2001, performing in the national final of the latter. They toured Melbourne, Australia to rave responses in 2003, however, as with a lot of bands, they had trouble keeping a drummer. Luke Hale entered the picture in June of 2002 after meeting Carl through a social soccer team.
The group recorded their debut album in 2003 with long-time sound engineer, mentor and friend Scott Newth. The album was recorded at Downbeat Studios, Hamilton. In 2004 DCH chose to release a selection of tracks only, as an EP, and keep the remainder of the album tracks unreleased. The EP remains their sole release to date.
Releases
- Daisy Chain Halo - 2004
- Soft Light Serenade appears on the 2002 compilation Zero Point One
- Soft-light serenade appears on the 2003 compilation Kaleidoscope World Series 3
- Killing Floor appears on the 2004 compilation Kaleidoscope World Series 6
- Lying Face Down appears on the 2004 compilation Kaleidoscope World Series 7
Published Articles
- Daisy Chain Halo Win Local Band Contest, Waikato Times, 24 August 2001, P2
8Fresh Talent: Daisy Chain Halo, NZ Musician Magazine, June/July 2002
