Rogerthat

Infobox musical artist
Name = Rogerthat


Img_capt = From left to right: Dan Briffa, Lach Leckie, Jesse Bailey, Jimmy Young
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia
Genre = Reggae Rocksteady Psychedelic rock Blues
Years_active = 2002–present
Label = MGM Records Cruiserweight Records Crownn Recording Group (Europe) Suburban Music
URL = [http://www.rogerthat.com.au Official Website] [http://www.myspace.com/rogerthatofficial/ Myspace Page] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/rogerthat/10165911506 Rogerthat Facebook]
Current_members = Jesse Bailey Jimmy Young Lach Leckie Dan Briffa
Past_members = Ryan Holz

Rogerthat is a four-piece reggae/rocksteady band from Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia. The band consists of Jesse Bailey on vocals, Jimmy Young on guitar, Lach Leckie on bass guitar and Dan Briffa on drums. They have built a strong fan base with their blend of raw reggae and psychedelic rocksteady. They are currently recording their first album rumored to be titled "The Highlife". It is due for release late 2007/early 2008.

History

Rogerthat formed in 2001, playing their first gig at the Miami Shark Bar on the Gold Coast. They released their first EP, "Lovin' Disease", in 2002. The EP was popular and quickly sold out initial pressings. In 2003, the band released its second EP, "Sessions". Surf film maker Jack McCoy took a liking to their work and featured tracks from the EP on the surf film "SOLID". The band also made an appearance on the Channel 9 TV show "Hot Sauce".

In 2006, the Rogerthat recorded its third EP, "Chasing The Sun". Tracks from the EP topped the Triple J Unearthed roots chart and spent several weeks in the top ten. Mid-way through the year the band lost its original drummer, Ryan Holz. Dan Briffa was quickly recruited as his replacement. They embarked on a national tour of the EP playing gigs from Queensland to Western Australia. They were also named as one of the headlining acts for the 2006 Wonderland Festival and Quiksilver Pro Show 2007. Tracks have also featured on Fuel TV, the compilation album "South Cali Set Volume 1", the compilation album "AIR Play", "Tracks" magazine's "Tracks Does Bells" DVD and on the ASP online coverage of the Mexico Ripcurl Pro, the Billabong Pro, and the Pipe Masters.

In 2007 the band released its fourth EP, The Vanilla Gorillas, in the lead up to its first full-length album, rumoured to be titled "The Highlife". Vanilla Gorillas sparked international interest, in Germany in particular. The band signed to the Crownn Recording Group for the European release of Vanilla Gorillas, the European release is expected to be in March 2008.

In recent years Rogerthat have supported, played and toured shows with many notable bands and artists such as Alabama 3, Bob Evans, State Radio, Custom Kings, The Beautiful Girls, Butterfingers, Spiderbait, True Live, The Winnie Coopers, The Cool Calm Collective, The Indigo Frequency, dDub, Benjalu, The Herd, Ash Grunwald, The Black Market Rhythm Co. and The Black Seeds. The band played at the Gold Coast Big Day Out this year.

Discography

Albums and EPs

References

* [http://www.pbsfm.org.au/Documents.asp?ID=4747&Title=Rogerthat+Q%26A PBS 106.7FM interview with Rogerthat]
* [http://www.timeoff.com.au/index1.php?area=Archive&pg=42&subarea=33&sel=1717&showcontent=1717&PHPSESSID=060a8aff7d418a4ab813a38763f8e20b Time Off interview with Lach Leckie]
* [http://www.soulshine.com.au/_artist/Roger_That.html Soulshine - Rogerthat]
* [http://www.my247.com.au/gold-coast/whats-on/coolangatta-hotel--balcony-nightclub/rogerthat--7-roads-to-down-town.17370 My 24|7 - Rogerthat]

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/cruiserweightmusic/ Rogerthat's Record Label]
* [http://www.dpk.net.au/loader5.php?detectflash=true Rogerthat at Suburban Music]
* [http://www.triplejunearthed.com/artists/View.aspx?artistid=4897 Rogerthat at Triple J Unearthed]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a64keGDbocY Rogerthat Chasing The Sun video on YouTube]