Artist description THE HARLEQUIN; a happening that is riding the crest of original and experimental music, dancing amongst world influenced songwriting and edgy soul-rock sound. Australian front men, Isaac & Thorry Koren, create musical landscapes. Serving open-throated vocals over the top of an intense harmonic dance between the guitar, bass and drums. The harlequin's sound is said to be reminiscent of Crowded House, Jeff Buckely and Coltrane. The Harlequin dug their way from down-under to take their listeners in new directions of expressive rock, soul and the new music ritual..

Music Style Edgy Soul-Rock

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Pink Floyd, Prince, Sade, Radiohead, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Bjork, Donnie Hathaway, Nina Simone, Portishead, Massive Attack

Similar Artists Coldplay, Stevie Wonder, Crowded House, Jeff Buckley, David Bowie, Bjork

Artist History Castaways from Sydney Australia, brothers Isaac & Thorry Koren came to NYC in 1999, to form The Harlequin in early 2000. The Harlequin have released their Debut EP, "STRANGER." This Debut release captures their raw and energetic form. Bassist, Nick Szatmari and drummer, Pat Carmichael, joined the unit shortly after, forming a brotherhood that screams through in the music. After almost two years of touring the East Coast, stirring up dust in venues throughout NYC, this four piece unit is ready unveil their infectious, soulful and ecstatic sound. 2003 is a year of touring for The Harlequin, with both East and West coast venue and college tours planned.

Group Members Isaac Koren: Vocals Thorry Koren: Vocals & Guitars Nick Szatmari: Bass Pat Carmichael: Drums

Instruments Two Vox, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Samples

Albums Stranger

Press Reviews " Beat soul-rock speakeasy. " The Arts Platform, NYC Feb 02 "The harmony between the brothes and their tribe, conjures coffee with cream, the sound lures while the lyrics burn you. I am already an addict." The Metro Music Review, NYC Dec 02 "Thorry Koren plays the guitar as if he were painting, the form is painted across the room like a Van Gogh; colorful and texturewhile the vocals traverse time and space, always arriving at the heart of the audience." Drum Media, Sydney Australia

Location New York, NY - USA

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