"THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION knows how to throw a party. Mixing genres in clever ways, they tell the continuing story of penguin Oscar Hamilton, who is after nothing short of world domination."—This Week In New York
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION started as the brain-child of then 16-year-old band founder Kevin McIntyre while visiting the aquarium at the zoo. Kevin was appalled at the horrors he perceived of caged animal life, seeing them feeding on rotten fish and put on display for the public's amusement. He particularly empathized with one little penguin who looked so angry, Kevin thought he might break though the glass at any moment. He nick-named the penguin Oscar Hamilton and the idea for THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION began.
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION officially formed in 2005 in Long Island, NY. Their song lyrics tell the tale of Oscar Hamilton, leader and savior of the animals, who is arousing all the penguins and planning a massive revolt against the human race. The band draws its musical inspiration from Tenacious D, Beastie Boys, George Clinton, Faith No More, and Medeski Martin and Wood. While intelligently fusing funk, ska, reggae and heavy rock music, the group incorporates a plethora of instruments and personalities to create new and unique sounds. In addition to guitar, bass and drums, the ensemble includes trumpet, alto sax, trombone, and didgeridoo!
Fans of THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION always look forward to their outrageous live performances. There can be as many as 10 band members on stage, all joining together to make a joyful noise. In addition to their funky get-ups, the group is always joined onstage by a life-size live “penguin" who oft times jumps into the audience to dance and body surf with the crowd.
August is proving to be a very busy month for THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION. On Tuesday, August 17, they will be interviewed and perform on The Strange Dave Radio Show. Listen in at 10:30PM EST at http://www.shovio.com/en/. Next, the band will do a live performance for The Rhythms of New York TV show, slated to air in September. From there they go to the Rew & Who internet TV show on Wednesday, August 25 to be interviewed and perform. Their segment will begin at 4:45PM and you can watch at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rew-who. The following night, August 26, THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION will perform a full set at Mulcahy's Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY at 8PM. For further information on the event, visit www.muls.com.
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION has just released their first commercial album, titled Reign Of The Peng; the CD chronicles the first chapter in the story of Oscar Hamilton. It is available worldwide via iTunes and Amazon.
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION started as the brain-child of then 16-year-old band founder Kevin McIntyre while visiting the aquarium at the zoo. Kevin was appalled at the horrors he perceived of caged animal life, seeing them feeding on rotten fish and put on display for the public's amusement. He particularly empathized with one little penguin who looked so angry, Kevin thought he might break though the glass at any moment. He nick-named the penguin Oscar Hamilton and the idea for THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION began.
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION officially formed in 2005 in Long Island, NY. Their song lyrics tell the tale of Oscar Hamilton, leader and savior of the animals, who is arousing all the penguins and planning a massive revolt against the human race. The band draws its musical inspiration from Tenacious D, Beastie Boys, George Clinton, Faith No More, and Medeski Martin and Wood. While intelligently fusing funk, ska, reggae and heavy rock music, the group incorporates a plethora of instruments and personalities to create new and unique sounds. In addition to guitar, bass and drums, the ensemble includes trumpet, alto sax, trombone, and didgeridoo!
Fans of THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION always look forward to their outrageous live performances. There can be as many as 10 band members on stage, all joining together to make a joyful noise. In addition to their funky get-ups, the group is always joined onstage by a life-size live “penguin" who oft times jumps into the audience to dance and body surf with the crowd.
August is proving to be a very busy month for THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION. On Tuesday, August 17, they will be interviewed and perform on The Strange Dave Radio Show. Listen in at 10:30PM EST at http://www.shovio.com/en/. Next, the band will do a live performance for The Rhythms of New York TV show, slated to air in September. From there they go to the Rew & Who internet TV show on Wednesday, August 25 to be interviewed and perform. Their segment will begin at 4:45PM and you can watch at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rew-who. The following night, August 26, THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION will perform a full set at Mulcahy's Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY at 8PM. For further information on the event, visit www.muls.com.
THE PENGUIN REVOLUTION has just released their first commercial album, titled Reign Of The Peng; the CD chronicles the first chapter in the story of Oscar Hamilton. It is available worldwide via iTunes and Amazon.
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