The Band
Marcus Kurban
Marcus Kurban has been involved in Melbourne’s music scene as a sought after guitarist/ session musician for 10 years. During this time he has established himself as a successful musician and has earnt the respect of his colleagues.
Marcus has performed on numerous television shows, including the Today Show, Good Morning Australia, Rove Live, The Good Friday Appeal, The Footy Show, The Grand Final Breakfast, Molly Meldrum's "Roasted and Toasted", The Drum and SN: TV appearances. He has also recorded jingles and played on the theme song for comedy television program "Skithouse".
Marcus has done support gigs for Marcia Hines, Christine Anu and a National tour with Grammy Award winning pop sensation Christina Aguilera.
Marcus has had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Barnes at the 2003 Grand Final Breakfast.
He has also performed with Roger McLachlan, (Little River Band, J.Farnham) Lee Lewis, (Usher, TLC, Bobby Brown) Freddy Strauks, (Skyhooks) Mick O'Connor, (Goanna) Dan Hall, (Taxiride) and is currently performing with singer/ songwriter Adam Thompson.
Marcus is endorsed by Marshall amplifiers and Maton acoustic guitars.
Last Updated: May 30, 2004 12:10 PMNorman Falvo
What can i say.
I am so happy to have Norm playing keys with me again.
He is a consumate professional, an awesome palyer and i have been away from him for too long.
Welcome back mate
Paul Haymes
Age: 28
Sign: LEO
Musical history:
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Began learning the drums at age thirteen and was introduced to my first professional gig at sixteen.
Studied with a variety of inspirational teachers, majoring in VCE Music Craft and continued with tertiary study at Box Hill College of Music completing the Advanced Diploma of Music.
Box Hill College enabled me to develop a broad range of skills such as studio recording, music business and live performance.
During study I worked solidly throughout Melbourne nightclubs and pubs with cover bands.
Received endorsements from Sonor drums, Ufip cymbals and Mastro Snare Drums
Conducted small class workshops and appearances at the annual Ultimate Drummers Day Weekend.
To date I have recorded on eight independent albums including a single remix of ‘Always on my mind’ by Rani, arranged and recorded by Josh Abrahams.
Performed with Marie Wilson, Andrew Hosking & Coupe De Ville, Frankie J Holden, Denise Drysdale and Wilbur Wilde.
Television appearances on Channel 31, Rage, Denise and Good Morning Australia.
Currently I am working with Adam Thompson and freelancing with various cover bands and Tribute Shows.
I have a Wiemaraner puppy called Bailey.
Stuart Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong is a Melbourne bass player, vocalist, and songwriter whose experience is exceptionally diverse and high in quality. He has been playing bass for 12 years and has studied under some of Australia’s most experienced musicians including James Morrison, Susie Ahern, Valary Oziran and Rick Freeman.
Stuart has been working as a professional musician for eight years, and has worked his way to becoming one of Melbourne’s most prominent bass players. During his career, Stuart has had the opportunity to work with artists and groups such as Don Burrows, James Morrison, Gil Askey, Nina Ferro, Gary Pinto (CDB), Norm Harris Big Band, Rhonda Burchmore, Phil Buckle (Southern Sons), John Foreman Trio (Good Morning Australia), Belinda Emmett, ‘Deode’, Emmanuel Carella, and many more, as well as various television appearances including ‘Rove Live’, ‘Good Morning Australia’, ‘The Good Friday Appeal’, and ‘Video Hits’.
Stuart is currently endorsed by Lab Systems Amplification, and can be seen performing with ‘Adoration On The Gospel Train’, ‘Adam Thompson (Chocolate Starfish)’, ‘The Brogues’ and ‘Carmen Hendricks’. His own original project ‘Jones’ is currently emerging.