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[[image:Braxton.jpg|right|thumb|The Braxton Hicks]] | [[image:Braxton.jpg|right|thumb|The Braxton Hicks]] | ||
| − | ''The Braxton Hicks'' were formed as a two-piece band featuring [[Joel Flyger]] (vocals, guitar) and [[Mack Lynn]] (drums), but from late 2006 | + | ''The Braxton Hicks'' were formed as a two-piece band featuring [[Joel Flyger]] (vocals, guitar) and [[Mack Lynn]] (drums), but from late 2006 became a three-piece with the inclusion of [[Mitch Currin]] (bass). They released a four track EP titled [[It's what you used to do]] in 2006, won the regional Smokefree [[Rockquest]] competition, and made the top-12 in the national competition. ''Rain Song'' is included on the [[Smokefree Rockquest 2006]] CD. |
In early 2008 the band recieved a New Zealand on Air ''Recording Artist Grant'', which they used to record the song ''Fake'', with video directed by [[Luke McPake]]. | In early 2008 the band recieved a New Zealand on Air ''Recording Artist Grant'', which they used to record the song ''Fake'', with video directed by [[Luke McPake]]. | ||
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| + | ''Flyger'' went on to Auckland outfit [[Popstrangers]]. | ||
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
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*''Braxton Hicks Interview: Labour of Love'', ''The Set'' 46, January 2008 | *''Braxton Hicks Interview: Labour of Love'', ''The Set'' 46, January 2008 | ||
*''Funding Gives Rockers a Boost'', [[Hamilton Press]], 13 February 2008, p30 | *''Funding Gives Rockers a Boost'', [[Hamilton Press]], 13 February 2008, p30 | ||
| + | *''Talent on the Loose'', ''The Press'', 22 March 2008, pC5 | ||
==External Sites== | ==External Sites== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:24, 26 February 2013
The Braxton Hicks were formed as a two-piece band featuring Joel Flyger (vocals, guitar) and Mack Lynn (drums), but from late 2006 became a three-piece with the inclusion of Mitch Currin (bass). They released a four track EP titled It's what you used to do in 2006, won the regional Smokefree Rockquest competition, and made the top-12 in the national competition. Rain Song is included on the Smokefree Rockquest 2006 CD.
In early 2008 the band recieved a New Zealand on Air Recording Artist Grant, which they used to record the song Fake, with video directed by Luke McPake.
Flyger went on to Auckland outfit Popstrangers.
Releases[edit]
- Rain Song appears on the 2006 compilation Smokefree Rockquest 2006
- Keleidoscope appears on the 2007 compilation Kaleidoscope World Series 24
- Fake appears on the 2008 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 101
Published Articles[edit]
- Braxton Hicks Interview: Labour of Love, The Set 46, January 2008
- Funding Gives Rockers a Boost, Hamilton Press, 13 February 2008, p30
- Talent on the Loose, The Press, 22 March 2008, pC5
External Sites[edit]
Two bands have used the Braxton Hicks name. If you are looking for the Braxton Hicks active 2003-2004, click here.
