The SoundLounge

Band of Frequencies

With an ethos of freedom from any limitations, Band of Frequencies draw their influences from a vast spectrum of roots, rock, reggae, soul, electronic and psychedelic styles to create their own expression. The band coined the phrases Free Soul & Cyclonic Sonics to describe their intentions to "allow the present moment to evolve into a sound future while reflecting a deep respect for all who have come before us." It’s this spirit that resonates within passionate music lovers who have embraced their sound. It's this essence that has lead to invitations to grace the stages of diverse festivals, at home and abroad, and record soundtracks to several internationally released surf films.

Band of Frequencies are often also joined by guest musicians including environmentalist, free surfer and close friend Dave Rastovich who's melodic percussion and cosmic array of instruments bring a welcome addition to the group. Shannon and Dave recently featured in 'The Present', a highly acclaimed surf film by renowned Californian filmmaker Thomas Campbell (Sprout, The Seedling) in a trip to West Africa where they recorded music with local griot musicians and surfed some incredible waves.

In September 2011 Band of Frequencies toured California supporting the non- profit organisation ‘Surfers for Cetaceans’ as part an ocean awareness campaign called the TransparentSea Voyage USA, contributing there skills by writing, recording & uploading 23 songs in 23 days. Other guest artists featured on the voyage were Angus Stone, Isabel Lucas, Chris Del Moro, Denny Arberg & Tristan Prettyman. The voyage was very successful in bringing attention to the amazing local Environmental organizations on the Californian coast fighting to preserve ocean life & its intricate ecosystems.

(www.transparentseavoyage.com)

The tour also lead to the Band of Frequencies being invited to perform on the North Shore, Hawaii as part of the Triple Crown Surfing events for Billabong, the major sponsor of TransparentSea Voyage USA.

A highlight being a run of shows on the shore of the famous ‘Banzai’ Pipeline as the finals were taking place for the Billabong Pipe Masters.

"Prepare to have your musical thirst quenched. Byron Bay's Band of Frequencies dabbles in the whole pallet of musical genres; Bluesy rock drips away into skull-melting lullabies that pitter-patter like rain into jazz-fusion grooves that inevitably wander off somewhere else altogether."

Travis Ferre (SURFING Magazine, USA)

Oka

The Oka sound is deeply rooted in the laid back coastal style of our home. I guess it makes people feel how they do when they visit here..chillaxed. Here is a collection of words that we put to together because we always get asked to describe our music: "a fusion of eclectic world sounds, roots, dub, reggae, jazz and organic electronica"... yep it's a lot of words. My favourite description though comes from a new Oka fan in Canada: "i have to say, your music is like nothing i've ever heard. love it! techno-folk-aboriginal-jungle-hippie-rock? damn."