Bio ERATO
Bringing Quality Music From The Underground
Since 1993
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INTRODUCTiON
As a hard working Belgian rock band founded in the dark alternative music scene:"All we want to do is play !"
Live - On Stage - Our own Music - Burn the roof - For you !
If you are looking for a wayward alternative rock-band playing honest quality music tocomplete your festival line-up or simply to rock your place, we got what it takes!
Erato Likes : Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Ladytron, Joy Division, Placebo, The Clash, Editors, Bauhaus,Bloc Party, The Cure, The Killers, Depeche Mode, Muse, Fields of the Nephilim, XX, VirginPrunes, Mintzkov…
BiO
Ever since their debut in ’93 ERATO has always put the song first. Together with strong liveperformances.Winning the first Gothrally in ’97 has put them on the map in the Belgian dark alternativemusic scene as upcoming Gothrock promise.
Over the years ERATO has been living up to this reputation playing strong sets of honestcontemporary dark rock on several stages in Belgium as abroad.
Their music, a rare blend of the purest Gothic/new-wave sound of the eighties andcontemporary rock, has conquered the hearts of many and has put them on stage together with bands as the Sisters of Mercy, Skeletal Family, Ikon, Violet Stigmata, the Cruxshadows, Two Witches, Faith and The Muse, The Breath of Life... and many many others.
Armed with a persistent fan base and a strong D.I.Y.-attitude, ERATO has released 4 albums that have reached music lovers all over the world.
Today Erato is a full option live band that guarantees a whole new live experience with nostalgic touch!
Erato continues what it always done best: playing great songs with heart and nocompromises.
ERATO is:
Gorik: Vocals
Jake: Guitars and backings
Joost: Guitars
Johan: Keyboards
Patte: Bass
Tim: Drums
FbT: Electronica
E.R.A.T.O. (Enhanced Road And Technical Operations):
Jan: Crew (Full Color Member)
Coutte: Crew (Full Color Member)
