West Grand Boulevard
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| Country | Singapore |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Alternative, Indie, Emo |
| Members | Daphne Khoo Dharma S. Erik Evangelista Jude Lee Jonathan Jake |
| Past members | Bryan Gamboa |
West Grand Boulevard is a Singaporean alternative rock band most notable for their many live performances.
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[edit] Biography
Formed in February 2005, West Grand Boulevard originally consisted of Bryan Gamboa, Dharma S., Erik Evangelisa, Jude Lee and Jonathan Jake. The band quickly rose to prominence in the Singapore independent music scene due to their numerous live performances and Bryan's strong on-stage presence. On August 25 of the same year, their song "Flights of Fancy" was featured on the Small Fry podcast, which showcases Singaporean indie music.
On February 24, 2006, Bryan, the band's lead vocalist and frontman, left West Grand Boulevard due to time commitments. A somewhat controversial decision was made to replace him with Daphne Khoo of Singapore Idol fame, with critics claiming that Daphne - well-known for performing pop songs during her Idol stint - was unsuited for taking up West Grand Boulevard's style of music. Fans remain divided over this issue.
As of April 2006, the band is working on their upcoming debut album and music video, both scheduled for release during June 2006.
[edit] Band Members
[edit] Current Members
- Daphne Khoo - lead vocals (2006)
- Dharma S. - guitars, supporting vocals (2005-2006)
- Erik Evangelista - guitars (2005-2006)
- Jude Lee - bass (2005-2006)
- Jonathan Jake - drums (2005-2006)
[edit] Past Members
- Bryan Gamboa - lead vocals (2005-2006)
[edit] External links
- purevolume™ | West Grand Boulevard
- West Grand Boulevard (official site; apparently no longer updated)
