Black Phoenix Orchestra

Check out Black Phoenix Orchestra
A 5 piece band from Calgary.
Taking over British Columbia Aug.3 to Aug.9

Aug 3, 2010      Voodo's   Pentiction, BC
Aug 5, 2010      Morrisey (Listening Party) Vancouver, BC
Aug 6, 2010      Pat's Pub Vancouver, BC
Aug 8, 2010      The Railway Club Vancouver, BC


 photo courtesy of Chelsea Kindrachuk

1. When did your band form?
We formed March 2010 after most of us were kicked outta our old bands.

2. What inspired you to make music?
Darren- Richard Ashcroft from The Verve inspired me to make music, listening to him sing just blew my mind, I wanted to be that good, and Micheal Jackson but lets not talk about that haha.

3. What genre of music do you consider your music to be? Who are some influences?
Lick your ticket haha, our music isn't always stuck within structured lines, we give it room to move and let it take shape. Our influences are Black Rebel Motorcycle club, The Verve, Kasabian, Dead Meadow, Oasis and 100's more.

4. Who writes your songs? Is there a main theme or topic for your songs?
Darren- I write majority of the songs but Chris also helps with writing, We are very open minded everyone, adds there own parts. I don't want to tell people what to play, they can play whatever they want. The main topics for my writing are the struggle with Religion and love I guess. I don't believe in writing about shit I don't know.

5. What has been the best moment as a band so far?
Devan- The coolest thing to see is how the music so quickly takes a life of its own on stage. We have a handful of songs that always just kind of go where they wanna go, and we’re getting better at giving the music space to move and take shape.

6. How has your music evolved since you first started playing music together?
The band is very young, and while most of us have all played in bands before we’re definitely still easing into how we all work, on stage and off. We've been working on some higher energy songs lately but who knows where things will go. I would like to get into the psychedelic sounds more. I think that's what we will start focusing on. As long as we continue enjoying what we play, we're happy.

7.How can fans access your music? Do you have any albums out?
We just released an demo EP, which will be available at our upcoming vancouver shows. We start work on the new album in late Aug. you can check us out on myspace and  facebook. If you like what you hear you can send us your email address and we will send you some free tunes every month.

8. What song are you currently listening too?

Greg Yukon Blonde- Trivial Fires

Darren Black Rebel Motorcycle Club-Sweet Feeling

Tyler Woven Hand- Kicking Bird

Devan Earthless- Sonic Prayer

Chris Interpol- Lights

9. Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge?
We have had a bunch of help from so many people; X92.9fm, Paige Woodbury, Paul Gervais , Aaron Crook, The Nix Dicksons, Beth Bannerman, Chelsea Kindrachuk, Mark Mills, Telly, Lionheart Radio, Kirstin Jar, Calgary bands, The Dog and Duck Pub, Darren Ollinger (the new black center), and the most AMAZING friends.

10. Last Words?
COME OUT AND SEE A SHOW, I KNOW YOU'LL LIKE IT!