Toti muso on unstoppable journey
Not only guitarist of an indie band but as Bobbi Bear's case worker, this man sheds light in many lives in need of it.
By Holly Konig
BALANCING his time between Operation Bobbi Bear and popular Durban band, The Subway Run, Toti resident Bradley Downs is more than just the average muso.
Not only guitarist of an indie band but as Bobbi Bear’s case worker, this man sheds light in many lives in need of it.
Bradley said he chose a life of minimalism. “Bobbi Bear keeps me really busy, helping out with activities for children. I enjoy making blogs, filming and editing videos and ofcourse, learning how to play new instruments,” said the musician.
Indie-soul-folk band, The Subway Run, has gained much popularity over a short period of time. The proudly Durban band started 16 months ago but has grown in members since.
Freddy Lalendle (guitar and vocals), Celine Adams (vocals), Bradley Downs (guitar), Mike Wagner (drums) and Rudi Greyvenstein (bass guitar) have ‘hopped on the same train’ and see themselves taking the band to new heights.
The members live in surrounding Durban areas and their band has performed all over the province, including on East Coast and Durban Youth radio stations and at popular Underberg festival, Splashy Fen where they will feature this year too.
Guitarist Bradley Downs described their sound as, “upbeat, acoustic-folk, with soulful lyrics”. The name, ‘The Subway Run’ describes how they found one another and what they feel as a band making music together.
“Different people find themselves in a subway, but once on the train they’re all headed forward as an unstoppable unit,” explains Bradley.
Most of the members were previously solo artists and along the journey found one another. There was no single audition wherefter they knew what the band had in store for itself.
Each member brought along a story and style of their own, the art came from each musician finding what they could contribute towards the soulful sound they have today.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Freddy Lalendle, with his unforgettable husky voice, was the spark that lit the fire which continues to burn bigger and brighter.
The musicians thank Glenwood Village Music for the personalised effort it puts in to supporting the band with their musical needs. They want to express endless amounts of gratitude too, for all the supporters who have followed their growth along their journey.
Last Saturday, the band opened for renowned loop artist, Jeremy Loops, in front of an audience of 7,000 people – Durban Botanic Gardens’ biggest show in history.
Upcoming gigs include the Dusi official afterparty and Splashy Fen 2017. To find out more about the band and keep up to date with events and progess, visit their Facebook page
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