Artist Biography

If you really must know, the Brown Hornets are four kids who grew up together in the heart of 'Ontario's biggest afterthought', Durham County. It's about 1 hour east of Toronto. With nothing fun, pretty, or constructive at their disposal, the Hornets had no choice but to create a band. And no, people don't get away with tipping cows in Durham County--you fuck with a cow, and you'll wake up pinned underneath a Massey-Ferguson.

For the past decade the Hornets have been turning it loose in every club, festival, and chicken shack in Ontario and New York. And to this day, their live show murdalizes people with a fucked up repackaging of blues, soul and rock& roll. The Brown Hornet monorail is sure to make a mess of your hair--even if you're bald.

Press Reviews

'Fuck Yeah..you guys freakin rock...great songwriting, excellent musicianship, great image, great vocals, and amazing presentation'.
Barry Taylor, CFNY 102.1 the EDGE, 2005

'Shit-Tearing Blues'!--Critics Pick for North by Northeast
Elizabeth Bromstein, NOW Magagazine, 2004

'They've released four CDs, toured the U.S. and maintain a near manic love for what they do that oozes out at every show...Frenetic is an understatement in describing The Brown Hornets live performance'.
Ric Taylor, VIEW Magazine, 2004

'Their music brings forth important elements in the history of rock'n'roll...50's gospel, the 60's roots movement and the 70's rock decadence'.
Steve K., www.smashinglumber.com

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