The Boat People (band)

The Boat People were an Australian four-piece indie pop band. The Brisbane based group consists of James O'Brien, Robin Waters, Charles Dugan and Tony Garrett.

The Boat People
OriginBrisbane, Australia
GenresIndie pop
Years active2000–present
LabelsShock Records
MembersJames O'Brien
Robin Waters
Charles Dugan
Tony Garrett
Past membersChris Pickering
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Boat People began performing in the Brisbane music scene in early 2000, releasing their debut self-titled E.P. in October of that year.

In 2002, the band's released their second E.P. titled Squeaky Clean E.P.. Another E.P. was released in 2003, titled Three Pieces for Small Ensemble found radio success and the band toured before the departure of drummer Chris Pickering. Pickering was briefly replaced by Geoff Green, of successful Brisbane group George, before Tony Garrett joined the group. The band then released their fourth E.P. titled Tell Someone Who Cares in 2004.

In August 2005, The Boat People released their first studio album, titled, yesyesyesyesyes, which included the singles "Clean" and "Unsettle My Heart". After extensive touring at home, the group made their first trip overseas, performing at the Musexpo conference in Los Angeles.

The band returned to the studio in 2007 and in late April 2008, the band released "Awkward Orchid Orchard", the first single from their forthcoming album Chandeliers. It's accompanied video was created by Paul Underwood who has worked on previous videos from the band. In the video, the viewer is encouraged to find 52 bands amongst the visual hints given. Their second full-length album Chandeliers was released in July 2008.

The band released "Echo Stick Guitars" as the lead single from their third studio album, Dear Darkly, released in 2010.

Members
  • James O'Brien (vocals/bass)
  • Robin Waters (vocals/keyboard)
  • Charles Dugan (vocals/guitar)
  • Tony Garrett (drums)

Discography

Albums
Title Details
yesyesyesyesyes
  • Released: 22 August 2005
  • Label: The Boat People / Shock (TBP006)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Chandeliers
  • Released: December 2008[1]
  • Label: The Boat People / Shock (TBP007)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Dear Darkly
  • Released: July 2010[2]
  • Label: The Boat People / MGM (TBP010)
  • Format: CD, digital download

EPs
Title Details
The Boat People
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Frumpy Records (TBP001)
  • Format: CD
Squeaky Clean EP
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Frumpy Records (TBP002)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Three Pieces for a Small Ensemble
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: The Boat People (TBP003)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tell Someone Who Cares
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: The Boat People (TBP004)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[3]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2006[4] "Unsettle My Heart" Song of the Year Won
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Won

References
  1. "Chandeliers (DD)". Apple Music. December 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. "Dear Darkly (DD)". Apple Music. July 2010. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. "Past Winners 2006". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
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