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Kaura (pronounced kay-aura) was born from the vision of infusing the aggressive power of hard, yet melodic rock with thehaunting
and ethereal sounds of ancient instruments. In the short time since the band formed in 2005, they have been invitedto open for
TOOL, Rob Zombie, and Godsmack by Bill Graham Presents, and had A Perfect Circle’s Paz Lenchantin play on theirself released EP.
In addition, they traveled to the distant lands of India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal to seek outinstruments and
experiences to fully realize their vision; all of which was captured on video ...read more
Kaura (pronounced kay-aura) was born from the vision of infusing the aggressive power of hard, yet melodic rock with thehaunting
and ethereal sounds of ancient instruments. In the short time since the band formed in 2005, they have been invitedto open for
TOOL, Rob Zombie, and Godsmack by Bill Graham Presents, and had A Perfect Circle’s Paz Lenchantin play on theirself released EP.
In addition, they traveled to the distant lands of India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal to seek outinstruments and
experiences to fully realize their vision; all of which was captured on video and made into their “Travels” DVD.“We wanted to have
the ability to infuse hammered dulcimers with distorted guitars, gamelan bells and tabla with tribal drums tocreate this really
expansive depth of sound.” Benjamin explains. The Berkeley-based band came to be after many years ofenvisioning the message,
mood, sights and sounds that would be used to create the unique palette from which the vision ofKaura would be painted.
Comprised of Malcolm Guess (vocals, guitar, tabla), Benjamin Jones (drums, percussion), Michael Cates(bass), Ben
Rojas(guitar)and Yosh(hammered dulcimer, gamelan, percussion); the band sought to not only carve out a uniquemusical voice but
also a different lyrical voice. “The lyrical focus is more on themes of evolution, re-birth, social and personalconsciousness rather
than the standard self-loathing, angry at-the-world fare of most hard rock bands” says Guess. Drawingfrom his experience as a
sound engineer, Guess recorded and produced Kaura’s self-titled 5-song EP released in mid 2005.Returning from their travels in
early 2006, they began writing material with their new instruments and the inspiration of theiradventures. « hide |
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