Draft:Golden Rough (band)

Golden Rough was a Sydney-based band formed by songwriter Dave Orwell in 1995 after the break-up of his previous band Oliver. Stylistically, Golden Rough have been variously described as country-space pop, sprawling, ragged electric rock, sparse acoustic pop to pop-rock, and country rock.

The band released an EP, It's a Heck of a Machine, in 1995 and an album, Twin Firs, in 1998 on Seattle-based label Summershine Records. Their following two albums, This Sad Paradise and Provenance were released on Candle Records. The group played consistently, including at the Sydney Big Day Out and shows with touring US artists Elliott Smith and Joe Pernice (Scud Mountain Boys, Pernice Brothers). In 2000 Golden Rough were named Best Unsigned Act (that is, not signed to a major label) by the Australian Music Critics Conference and This Sad Paradise was picked up for distribution in the UK by Hot Records (home of Ed Keuper and Eva Cassidy) and Parasol Records in the US. As a result of enthusiastic US college radio support, the band embarked on a successful East-Coast tour of the United States later that same year.

Former Members
Dave Orwell (vocals/ guitar), Helen Meany (bass/ vocals), Jason Walker (guitar), Brian Crouch (piano), Marty McDonald (drums), Graeme Trewin (drums), Ralph Whittingham (drums), Andrew Lay (drums).

Albums

 * Twin Firs (Summershine, 1998)
 * This Sad Paradise (Candle Records, 1999)
 * Provenance (Candle Records, 1999)

EPs

 * It's a Heck of a Machine (Summershine, 1995)
 * Slippery Slope (Candle Records, 2003)

Singles

 * April Wind (Candle Records, 1999)
 * Bells of Sunday / Stacy (SteadCam Records,1998) Split 7" Single with Love Me

Compliations

 * I'm in Love......With That Song (Replacements Tribute Album) - Various Artists (Antfarm Records)
 * Candle Compilation Vol. 8 - Various Artists (1999)
 * Banter: Candle Compilation Vol. 9 - Various Artists (2000)
 * Feast: Candle Compilation Vol. 11 - Various Artists (2002)
 * Candle Compilation Vol. 12 - Various Artists (2003)
 * Flipside - Various Artists (2004)
 * Travel Songs: A Candle Records Compilation - Various Artists (2004)
 * Candle Compilation Vol. 12 - Various Artists (2003)
 * Flipside - Various Artists (2004)
 * Travel Songs: A Candle Records Compilation - Various Artists (2004)
 * Flipside - Various Artists (2004)
 * Travel Songs: A Candle Records Compilation - Various Artists (2004)
 * Travel Songs: A Candle Records Compilation - Various Artists (2004)