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''Katchafire'' are a Hamilton reggae band who have gained commercial success. ''Katchafire'' formed in 1997 as a ''Bob Marley'' tribute band, and later began writing and performing their own songs. Their debut 2003 album, [[Revival]], sold over 30,000 copies (double platinum) and included the hit [[Giddy Up]], the biggest selling New Zealand single of 2002 (which they received a ''Tui'' for). [[Revival]] debuted on Billboard's Top World Music Albums Chart at #5 in March 2006. | ''Katchafire'' are a Hamilton reggae band who have gained commercial success. ''Katchafire'' formed in 1997 as a ''Bob Marley'' tribute band, and later began writing and performing their own songs. Their debut 2003 album, [[Revival]], sold over 30,000 copies (double platinum) and included the hit [[Giddy Up]], the biggest selling New Zealand single of 2002 (which they received a ''Tui'' for). [[Revival]] debuted on Billboard's Top World Music Albums Chart at #5 in March 2006. | ||
− | In late 2005 their two albums ([[Revival]] and 2004's [[Slow Burning]]) were packaged together and released as [[Double Pack]], with artwork reminiscent of an old Zig-Zag cigarette papers pack. Retailing at about the same price as each album did individually, the [[Double Pack]] was also a massive hit, though deleted quickly. They released their third album, [[Say What You're Thinking]], in 2007 | + | In late 2005 their two albums ([[Revival]] and 2004's [[Slow Burning]]) were packaged together and released as [[Double Pack]], with artwork reminiscent of an old Zig-Zag cigarette papers pack. Retailing at about the same price as each album did individually, the [[Double Pack]] was also a massive hit, though deleted quickly. They released their third album, [[Say What You're Thinking]], in 2007. |
The band have opened shows for ''Michael Franti'' and ''Spearhead'', performed gigs across the country (three in one day on Waitangi Day 2004, in Hamilton, Manukau and Nelson), three tours to Australia and New Caledonia, and a stadium-filling headlining show in Fiji. They took their name from the ''Bob Marley and The Wailers'' album ''Catch A Fire''. | The band have opened shows for ''Michael Franti'' and ''Spearhead'', performed gigs across the country (three in one day on Waitangi Day 2004, in Hamilton, Manukau and Nelson), three tours to Australia and New Caledonia, and a stadium-filling headlining show in Fiji. They took their name from the ''Bob Marley and The Wailers'' album ''Catch A Fire''. | ||
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==Former Members== | ==Former Members== | ||
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==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
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* [[Giddy Up]] single, 2002 | * [[Giddy Up]] single, 2002 | ||
* [[Who You With]] single, 2002 | * [[Who You With]] single, 2002 | ||
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* [[Party Pack]] album, 2007 | * [[Party Pack]] album, 2007 | ||
* [[On the Road Again]] album, 2010 | * [[On the Road Again]] album, 2010 | ||
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'''Commercially Released Compilations'''<br> | '''Commercially Released Compilations'''<br> | ||
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''This World'' appears on the 2007 compilation [[Conscious Roots 4]]<br> | ''This World'' appears on the 2007 compilation [[Conscious Roots 4]]<br> | ||
''Love Letter'' and ''Say What You're Thinking'' appear on the 2008 compilation [[Raggamuffin]]<br> | ''Love Letter'' and ''Say What You're Thinking'' appear on the 2008 compilation [[Raggamuffin]]<br> | ||
− | ''Doesn't Anybody'' appears on the 2008 compilation [[Conscious Roots | + | ''Doesn't Anybody'' appears on the 2008 compilation [[Conscious Roots 2009]]<br> |
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'''Promotional Compilations'''<br> | '''Promotional Compilations'''<br> | ||
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''Groove Again'' appears on the 2010 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 133]]<br> | ''Groove Again'' appears on the 2010 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 133]]<br> | ||
''Sweet As'' appears on the 2011 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 135]]<br> | ''Sweet As'' appears on the 2011 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 135]]<br> | ||
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==Published Articles== | ==Published Articles== | ||
− | *''Make certain you catch | + | *''Make certain you catch Katvhafire'', [[Hamilton Press]], 3 March 2004, P21 |
*''Catching up with Katchafire'', [[Hamilton Press]], 9 September 2004, P29 | *''Catching up with Katchafire'', [[Hamilton Press]], 9 September 2004, P29 | ||
*''Katchafire'', [[Rip it Up]] 310 (Apr/May 2006), P23 | *''Katchafire'', [[Rip it Up]] 310 (Apr/May 2006), P23 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== |