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ZIONHILL
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- Profile views: 1,042
- Profile created: September 2008
- www.bebo.com/ZIONHILLaotearoa
- Genre:
- Label:
- Self Published
- Hometown:
- Raglan/Hamilton New Zealand
- Influences:
- ZIONHILL follow heartily in the footsteps of other New Zealand bands such as The Black Seeds, Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop and Kora. Collectively the band's members listen to varying styles of music from roots, dub rock, hip hop and metal right through to world music, but ZIONHILL have a sound that is distinctly their own. Driven by passion, fuelled by energy and backed by the will to freely explore their creative horizons, ZIONHILL are definitely the band to watch out for in 2010.
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- Tagline
- We're Taking You Too The HILL
- Me, Myself, and I
- In the Rastafari movement, "Zion" stands for a Utopian
place of unity, Peace and freedom; a safe spiritual
homeland, like in heaven, or a kind of peace of mind
in one's present life. It’s fitting then, that a band
hailing from Raglan on the majestic west coast of
New Zealand's Northern Isle, should adopt such
sensibilities. ZIONHILL is the country's latest offering
to the international world of music. A conscious
yet vibrant, home-grown roots band.
Formed in 2007, and gaining momentum ever since
- ZIONHILL is made up of co-founding members, bass
player Damian Hepi-Te Huia; leading guitarist and
guitar synth maestro Shai Rudolph; alongside front
man Gavin Dempsey, formerly of early 90's hard rock
Hamilton group, Blackjack. In 2009 the band
introduced drummer Jesse Bates directlyfrom Australia.
Fellow musicians, DJs and those in the know would
define ZIONHILL's music as 'Conscious Dub Fusion' or
'Roots Rock' but the band are quick to point out that
they are not that keen to be simply pigeon-holed as
just another 'New Zealand Dub' outfit. Although their
influences range vastly, they have a sound distinctly
their own and celebrate that through their music,
especially their live performances. They have a love
for that special experience of playing in front of a
crowd, 'TRIBAL PRIDE 09' being one of their most
appreciated live gigs yet. "We like to make a connection
when playing live" says Damian "Our songs are
conscious, about life, about the environment and
what's happening here in Aotearoa (Maori for Land of
the Long White Cloud) and the World today."
ZIONHILL have plenty of plans for the future, keep
tabs on the band here on MySpace and make sure
you remain part of the action. ZIONHILL are here to
stay.
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Yeayah...
ccchhhuuurrrr unks and the zion brothers!!!! cum play in melbourne one day plz..me caz and the boys duing really well,got aothr bby on the way due 2011 te kotiro pea?? take care and keep the music flowing...peace/love/unity...popo& amp;the famz
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you's are up North. hopefully can make it to thee Kaitaia gig. Jah_Love
just saw your fallas video on you tube. maaasive!
GREETINGS ZOINHILL BROTHERS BIG UPS TO THE MEAN VIBRATIONS OVER THE WEEKEND
YOU PROBABLY SEE ME AT A FEW OF YOUR GIGS NOW
MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT MY BROTHERS JAH BLESS RICHIE MAORIDREAD
yeeyah zionhill shown sum tainui love.
mean mean mean
Have a mean gig on Saturday brother much love to you from the Sonz.....cant wait to feel the wrath of ZION HILL again.....me and my boy running stage change overs and backline see you there Arohanui Marcus
_can you's please come to thee Far North and do some gig's. totally loving your fullah'z reggae vibe. &have you's got an album out? Jah Bless x0
wicked az gig from the bruthas of zion hill once again satday nite at the Orca Bar, u guys are always inspiring 2 watch live love the energy and presence of th mighty zion hill!! And thank yous 4 giving Trojan Koast the oppurtunity 2 tautoko u falas and the kaupapa once again MAURIORA!!
MAD Respect to ZION HILL.. whoa inspirational we say... thanks for an awesome night and the sounds......! Friken awesome! Cheers Love and guidence NRG Whanau
Awsome gig sat night @ Orca Bar, Cheers to everyone who came and grooved out on da good vibrations, haha. Hope to see you all again soon. ZIONHILL YEYAH!!!!!
can you feel it badass song jahbless you guys rock ,hope to see yous rocking the raggas stage one day churrrrr
Follow this link to listen and download our latest recording - "Can You Feel It?" http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/...
Orca Bar Sat 30th Jan
Thanks to all our supporters who txt voted & who came up to Auckland last night. Too much peoples. Man what a night aye. 13 finalists jam packed into one huge free for all, haha. Cheers to all the other bands, good luck on all your musical journeys, may our paths cross again. New Zealand grown music, yeah that’s what its all about. Till next time, stay tuned ZIONHILLS coming to a venue near you. YEYAH.
HEYHEA!! ZIONHILL. I AM TAMA'G FROM "LOCAL VOCAL CREW" AND WE ARE ALL KEEN TO SEE YOU GUYS SET IT OFF @ KINGS ARMS THIS SAT. VERY IMPRESSED AND GREATFUL TO SEE SUM KUZZIES MADE IT THRU. ONE LOVE AND ALL THE BEST BRATHAS.. CHUR CHUUR
chur bros good luck for the 19th will have too hoo up and do a gig in the new year