The Quarters are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Melbourne in 2005. The band shot to fame in 2007 after they were chosen by Grinspoon to open a Melbourne music festival which included acts such as Grinspoon, The Butterfly Effect and Little Birdy. The Rock and Roll outfit is composed of Christopher James (vocals/guitar), Stephanie Jane (vocals/bass) and Braiden Mann (drums).
History On 12 November 2005 The Quarters formed as a band in order to fill a vacancy in the Pakenham McDonald's’ McHappy Day Charity Show. A successful first public appearance ensured that when fans expressed interest in further performances Chris, Steph and previous drummer Ivan decided to continue the formation of their band.
After playing at iconic local venues such as 'The Castle' in Dandenong for most of 2006, The Quarters quickly gained praised by those in the music industry for their unique sound and attitude. The Quarters were requested to perform at various other venues across Melbourne in early 2007 which led to various interviews on music shows on Channel 31.
However, The Quarters real big break came after they won a competition held by internationally renowned band Grinspoon to unearth Australia's next big thing in Rock music. As part of their prize, The Quarters won the opportunity to perform at the 2007 Breakout Festival in Melbourne alongside Grinspoon and various other international acts such as The Butterfly Effect and Little Birdy. Their unearthing led to widespread media coverage across Australia including national television appearances consisting of an interview on Channel V
Following the success of their performance at the Breakout Festival, The Quarters were invited to support Operator Please, Airbourne and The Getaway Plan on their tours down the east coast of Australia in late 2007 and early 2008. It has been confirmed from sources that in November 2008, The Quarters will be supporting the internationally renowned band You Am I at a performance in Melbourne.
In 2011 The Quarters released a new EP entitled "Tik Tik Boom" and is now available for purchase at their website. Following the release of the EP, and departure of Ivan Rogic, Chris, Steph and new drummer Alex Hingston and are set to being their "East Coast Tour"
Live performances
Venue Month Year The Venue April 2006 The Drum Theatre May 2006 The Castle June 2006 The Castle July 2006 The Castle August 2006 The Castle September 2006 Seaford Hall October 2006 Rockfest @ The Castle December 2006 Dream Night Club December 2006 Aztec Bar January 2007 Micawber Tavern January 2007 Aztec Bar February 2007 Ruby's Lounge February 2007 Aztec Bar March 2007 Aztec Bar March 2007 Rockfest @ The Castle April 2007 The Castle May 2007 The Castle June 2007 Beaconsfield Central Hotel June 2007 Stamford Hotel June 2007 Ruby's BOTB Finals June 2007 The Castle June 2007 Rockfest @ The Castle August 2007 Victoria Market September 2007 Sagi Food and Wine Bar September 2007 Beaconsfield Central Hotel September 2007 Festival hall- Breakout 07 September 2007 Brentwood S.C. - BOTB October 2007 Rockfest @ The Castle November 2007 The Arthouse November 2007 Albury City Performing Arts Centre February 2008 Werribee Festival March 2008 The Esplanade March 2008 Rockfest @ The Castle March 2008 The Basin Progress Hall April 2008 Glen Waverley Festival April 2008 The Arthouse May 2008 The Esplanade June 2008 The Palace June 2008 Brentwood S.C. August 2008 The Castle August 2008 The Hallam Hotel August 2008 The Esplanade September 2008
References
External links Official The Quarters Myspace page Triple J Unearthed KoolSkools newsletter