Biography

Rose Parade, the three piece band with a big sound, are thumping into the music scene with their trademark style. They have been composing unique and catchy tunes since 2009 and continue to develop and evolve their style. The band consists of Ari Pournaras on vocals, guitar & Kick Drum , Edward Mackay on banjo and glock, and lead guitarist, Stuart Davidson. With an individual style lead by their use of a plethora of instruments, Rose Parade’s music resonates with a heady mix of glock, harmonica and pianos. Their foot-tapping melodies are fuelled with delayed guitars,catchy banjo riffs and glockenspiel, which accompany catchy lyrics. The trio are committed to experimenting with music, producing a style fusion of folk, punk, indie and blues to establish a unique and exciting new sound. Their electric live shows are well worth catching to experience the buzz Rose Parade are creating.

Rose Parade’s commitment to fostering experimentation, creativity and promoting Scottish music extends to their side project, ‘The Kitchen Sessions‘, based in their hometown of Ayr. Here the band encourage their social connection with music, experimentation and creativity by collaborating with a wide range of bands and musicians to encourage and uncover local talent – all recorded and filmed from a humble kitchen in Ayr. The spirit of The Troubadors is alive and kicking as Rose Parade, and their distinctive style, grows from strength to strength.

The band’s first EP “Grace” has brought wide attention on the Scottish music scene. Jim Gellatly(amazing radio, Clyde, Craig Mcgee (BBC RADIO 1 Introducing), Kowalskiy, Peenko, The Tidal Wave of Indifference and Frankie Ward from ‘The Amazing Folk Roots Show’- who picked “Closer” as track of the week – are a few who are already embracing this unique and dynamic band.
QUOTES

Craig McGee (BBC RADIO 1)
” Very catchy… Big sound. You’ll be humming their songs all day! I bet loads of people in the country will be humming along to “Grace’s” chorus”.

Kowalskiy
”One of the eleven bands to look out for in 2011″.

Jim Gellatly
” I love this! Country-tinged indie from Rose Parade”.

The Tidal Wave of Indifference
“Hopes are high that they can take their DIY gigging and kitchen-based recording sessions to a wider audience. With a knack for a catchy tune, their enthusiasm is also infectious”