Scott McDonald: Vocals,
flute and sax.
Fraser McDonald: Lead guitar and vocals.
Kevin Mooney: Bass guitar.
Dave Browning: Drums
An incredible live
band bursting with JAZZ, riddled with FUNK, screaming with
ROCK and without doubt complete with SOUL. As soon as Scott
McDonald, Fraser McDonald, Kevin Mooney and Dave Browning came
together a year and a half ago and combined their talents for the
first time, the connection was a surprise to all, like it was meant
to be. These four guys were undoubtedly meant to meet. Scott began
to play the flute at the age of eight and Fraser began to play
clarinet at the age of nine. Little did the brothers know, their
real talents would lie in Fraser's virtuosity on the guitar and
Scott's tremendously powerful singing voice and multi-instrumental
talent. When they combine their different instruments, their smooth
genetic blend of voices and prolific song writing talents they
become unstoppable. Scott and Fraser met Kevin Mooney at school and
started to rehearse, perform and write. Kevin is
a terrific guitarist and drummer but his role in the band is the
tough grooved
sound that comes from his bass guitar. His strength, rhythm and
musicality make the bass
guitar become a part of his personality. Last, but by
no means least is the backbone and the kick that was waiting to join
the citizens: Mr
Dave Browning. Dave is currently studying music at Bangor University
with Scott and Fraser. Dave's ability on the drum kit is due to his
natural musical mind. He plays keyboard and marimba but my God he
can play the
drums. Scott, Fraser and Kevin were amazed by Dave and couldn't
believe the musical
connection. One
thing that makes this band tight, strong and unbreakable is the fact
that they are all best
of friends and enjoy what they do. Scott, Fraser, Kevin
and Dave are making music and performing as the Screaming Citizens.
And they want to share
this with the world. Scott's
charisma on stage and magnificent voice, Fraser's unbelievable,
unmatched genius on the
guitar, Kevin's deep-seated grooves on his bass, Dave's
clear-cut funked dominance on the kit, is what makes the Screaming
Citizens a superb,
versatile in style, live band.
10 August 2006
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