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Hometown: West Hollywood, CA
Label: Carved Records
Management: JK Admin
Website: www.jukekartel.com
Genre: Rock
"Juke Kartel is a band of brothers who live to create music"
Rocking loud and hard, with a respectful nod to the blues, Juke Kartel is a charismatic blend of talent, passion and dedication with a downright mischievous streak.
As young teenagers, front man Toby Rand, guitarists Dale Winters and bassist Tommy Kende first came together to forge what became Juke Kartel. Drummer Jason Pinfold joined the band just last year. Like brothers they finish each other's sentences, bicker, bait and wind each other up, but the fraternal love is self-evident, along with the mutual admiration and respect. "We're more than just band mates. We're a family that chose each other."
Juke Kartel spent the last year recording their debut album “Nowhere Left To Hide” at Seattle's renowned London Bridge Studios with legendary rock producer Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, 3 Doors Down, Nickelback). "Juke Kartel is one of the best rock bands to come out in a long time,” says Rick. "They definitely are on their way to being an arena rock band with a 60's, grunge-like quality that gives them an edge."
Among the bands many accomplishments, their biggest highlight was being the first unsigned artist to perform at the MTV Awards Australia. The band had played its fair share of small clubs and pubs for the last few years before Nickelback asked them to open two stadium gigs in Melbourne last year, followed by a national arena tour of the USA and Canada. The guys then traveled back to Australia to do their own national tour, backed up immediately with the main support spot for the Seether tour.
Leaving Australia behind, the band has moved to Los Angeles to focus on breaking in the US as well as to start filming “On The Road with Juke Kartel” – a TV series based on their journey as a foreign artist taking on America.
Expect much more to come.
Website: www.jukekartel.com
“Juke Kartel at the Ritz last night. L to R: Dale Winters, Toby Rand and Tommy Kende.
Band member insists on seeing Obama’s birth certificate “Love 2hrs sleep…en route LAX – Wash D.C. I’ve asked to see Obama’s birth certificate in person.” — Juke Kartel’s lead singer Toby Rand in an obviously jokester Thursday tweet. The LA-based singer and the rest of the band performed at Lani Hay‘s private party”
Betsy Rothstein - FISHBOWLDC
"Juke Kartel rocks the states with debut album 'Levolution.'"
Jason Tanamor - Zoiks Online
“Juke Kartel are back in the US after their recent trip to Oz touring to promote their new album, as well as supporting Slash.”
funkymuz - Funky Music
“Sharing the stage with everyone from Ozzy Osbourne to Fergie. This summer they opened the Australian leg of Slash’s world tour and on September 28th will introduce their own brand of rock to stages across America.”
drainu182 - The Audio Perv
“Introducing Juke Kartel, Melodic Rock from Australia
This summer they opened the Australian leg of Slash’s world tour and on September 28th will introduce their own brand of rock to stages across America.”
Press Release - The Star Celeb
“Aussie Rockers Juke Kartel Make Their US Debut With “Levolution”
We got our first taste of Juke Kartel when their frontman Toby Rand participated in “Rockstar: Supernova”. After the show he returned to Australia to reunite with his band Juke Kartel. Fast forward to the present and the band is about to release their album Levolution on Carved Records on September 28th. Levolution finds musical symmetry in its strong hooks, multi-textured instrumentals and passionate vocals.”
TWRY Staff - They Will Rock You
“Honed amidst the underground club scene of Melbourne, Juke Kartel has arrived on U.S. soil ready to rock. In little more than four years, the five-member band has gone from local larrikins to fast-rising stars – opening for Nickelback and sharing the stage with Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and Ronnie Wood. This summer they open the Australian leg of Slash’s world tour and, later this fall, will introduce their own brand of hard-driving rock to stages across America.”
Pop Generation - Pop Generation
“'LEVOLUTION' AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2010
Juke Kartel are excited to announce their 2010 return to their home ground of Australia. This will be in conjunction with the launch of their new album "LEVOLUTION" - due for release August 20. JK will be debuting the first single off of the CD called "The Sign" which will be dropping at the end of July in radio. 'LEVOLUTION' has been recorded with leading producer Brian Virtue who is responsible for albums - 30 Seconds to Mars, Jane's Addiction and Velvet Revolver and who is also responsible for 6 of the new sounds featured on this new recording.
Read more below”
JK - JUKE KARTEL AUSTRALIA "LEVOLUTION" PRESS RELEASE
“Juke Kartel have landed the support slot for Slash's Australian tour, playing Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on August 16.
Its perfect timing for the LA-based band, who release a new album, Levolution, in Australia and the US this year through American label Carved Records.”
Jonathon Moran - Sunday Telegraph Sydney
“The night's acts featured collaborative performances by Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Perry Farrell, Billy Idol, Travis Barker, Chester Bennington, Andrew Stockdale, Dave Navarro, and an opening performance by Juke Kartel.”
Juanita Camfield - Live & Direct
“Juke Kartel readies ‘Nowhere Left to Hide‘, aims it at their audience, and fires the commencing shot “Save Me”. A friendly, inviting opener that still has balls, “Save Me” uses its bass-driven verses as stepping stones to the mammoth hook embedded in the tune’s slinky chorus. Rating 9”
Contributed By: Nick - TuneLab Music
“Juke Kartel debut album out now!”
JK - Jk Daily news
“Toby Rand has won a spot at the World Cup Semi Final in Sydney.
Toby with his band Juke Kartel will perform at the Sydney Football Stadium for the World Cup Semi Final between Australia and Fiji.
The gig is a chance for new drummer Jason Pinfold to show himself off to the big crowd.
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Paul Cashmere - Undercover
“MUSICOZ 2008
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
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Musicoz site - Musicoz Awards
“Juke Kartel support Seether!
Juke Kartel has just been announced as support act for hard rock metal outfit, Seether, who will be touring Australia in November.
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Music News - Access All Areas
“ Emporium Music Signs Juke Kartel to Worldwide Deal
"Rock powerhouse Juke Kartel has signed a worldwide album deal with Emporium Music in Australia..."
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Press Release
“ Live Review: Rock Star Supernova in Phoenix
"The strongest act of the night was Australia's Juke Kartel..."
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Live Daily
“Since the mid-September TV finale, Juke Kartel has headlined an 18-city club tour, opened 28 RSS shows, and recorded their debut album for an April release.
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Paula Hansen - Rolling Stone
“Juke Kartel: "An enigmatic music force that is taking the indie world by storm... from across the pond. Well done. JK is quickly becoming the hot musical export that the world over will be raving about..."
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