Artist description BLUDJA - easy to remember, easy to market! - is an originals, commercial rock group incorporating a fast driving beat sound with an exciting front man, creative and individual guitarist backed by a solid and funky rhythm section.

Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences Pearl Jam, Zepplin, Rage, RHCP, Faith No More, Tool

Similar Artists The best bands in the world

Artist History All members bring together previous band experience totally over 15 years of live performances. Shane's previous band Colored Pop was a Brisbane-based touring band and recorded a self titled CD. Burn was the lead guitarist in an Offspring covers band, touring extensively in 1997-1998 in Sydney and Brisbane. Maka was the bass player in Tilt, a Brisbane based pop group with regular gigs at the Indooroopilly and Paddo Taverns and also releasing a self-titled CD. Andrew has drummed in numerous Brisbane bands for several years.

Group Members Shane Doyle - Vocals Bernard (Burn) Wanstall- Guitar & Back-up vocals Michael (Macka) Mack - Bass Andrew Hamilton - Drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Hard, Rock, Originals, 4 Piece, LOUD and Help Yourself

Press Reviews Bludja – Self-titled EP (Independent) April 24th 2001 For the most part this is damn solid rockin from these four locals. Check out the chunky flavour of Downward Spiral, the pacey thud of Bullshit or the speedy licks of the finalé Black Widow. But it ain’t all roses. The vocals at times come off less than perfect and those drum tones probably needed production treatment. But that’s mere nit-pickin. In truth, this lot have oodles to offer and forthcoming releases will doubtless uphold any lessons here. RICHARD KWONG/Time Off Bludja – Help Yourself EP (Independent) December 11th 2001 These locals impressed with their previous Hard Rock, Originals, 4 Piece, LOUD EP, but needed a tighter, more professional production edge. Good news is they’ve pretty much done that right here. Full Possession opens with a strong, riff-filled, hard-rock groove, although Coma comes off a little flat. By My Side, a re-record from the previous EP, is hooky, urgent stuff, while the similarly re-done Downward Spiral is well-paced and evocative gear. These guys have pretty much nailed a mature hard-rock sound – what’s needed now is slicker packaging and top class songwriting. RICHARD KWONG/Time Off

Location Brisbane, Queensland - Australia

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