A few years ago I was watching "Later with Jools Holland"on Foxtel and saw the most amazing new band called Keane. I was blown away from the start and rushed out and purchased their debut album "Hopes and Fears". Unfortunately they have never experienced any kind of airplay here in Australia - which surprises me since their debut album has been given the accolade of having been one of the best debut albums by any band since the Beatles. On the night they performed with Jools Holland they were also on the bill with Elton John who had nothing but praise and love for them. This could be seen as a real plus since they are a piano based band who he should really have felt threatened by, but of course, had the good manners and taste to accept that they are bloody brilliant. So in April they are due to tour Australia for the second time and there is a chance I will have to fly to Brisbane to see them because I am busy the night of the Sydney show. Still the fact is they are young so there is a real possibility they will tour again, so perhaps I might wait. Its a shame they are only playing a small venue like "The Metro" but then Australia has only just caught onto R&B and Hip Hop/Rap music so no doubt it will take another 20 years for them to discover Keane.
(Note) - Who is Jools Holland and what is "Later with Jools Holland"?
For those of you who don't know Jools Holland he is a well respected and extremely talented pianist who has played with all the great musicians of our time. He is also the host of his own late night music show called "Later with Jools Holland". The show is a rather unique set up in the fact that at least four artists all perform live for a small studio audience in a round circle all facing each other. The really intersting part of the show is the diversity of artists on the one bill for instance on one show there was Cold Play, Glenn Campbell then stand up bass player Amy Lavere followed by John Mellencamp. All the other artists have to stand with their equipment and watch the other play while the camera swings around and catches glimpses of the audience, Jools and occasionally another artist gritting their teeth. So my advise as always is -"If you don't have Foxtel and say you can't afford it then stop eating - get hungry -at least you can watch great telly".
(Note) - Keane I Love You More - DM Cover!
Whilst writing this I was listening to Keane via You Tube - I just went on their channel and let each track play wihtout selecting and next thing I hear is a Depeche Mode - Keane cover of Enjoy the Silence. I will post it below, suffice to say I am impressed.
(Note) - One Last Thing
I was convinced the lead singer looked remarkably like our own "The Saints" front runner Chris Bailey in his younger days - you be the judge.
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