Tara Tuma
About
Tara
Tuma is a study in perseverance. Very few bands can stay together, reputation
and professionalism intact, for
more
than a decade.
Tara
Tuma has been entertaining audiences with their high-energy live performances,
top-notch musicianship and a commitment to providing a quality show for both
those who hired them, and for those they are entertaining since the spring of
1987.
Born
out of a vibrant live music scene born in the high school stages of Newmarket,
Tara Tuma was sort of an all star band, pulling together some of the finest
young talents and personalities into a band that dominated the local scene for
a number of years.
Founded
by vocalist Robert Edney and multi-instrumentalist Paul Burdon, the band has
always been on the cutting edge of fashion, technology and the music industry.
Edney
brings a drive and determination to excel that is rare in the music industry.
He also brings an athleticism, vocal prowess and people-pleasing attitude that
makes him popular with audiences and club owners alike.
Burdon
had not only played practically every instrument a band requires, but is a
technical and sound wizard, who often doubles up his on-stage role with that of
sound and lighting technician as well as Tara Tuma' top technical
trouble
shooter. His laid back attitude belies a true musican's heart, and a man who
has a passion for performing.
Over
the intervening 15 years, band members have come and gone, clothing and
hairstyles have changed dramatically, and Tara Tuma's own style and set list
has morphed, progressed and ultimately solidified into the position they
have
as one of
In
the late 1980s and early 1990s, Tara Tuma built a reputation as one of the best
touring bands on the circuit, playing halls, bars, schools, arenas and clubs
from the extreme east coast of
in
Early
in their career they opened for the likes of The Spoons and rap legends Run
Their
charitable work earned them Citizen of the Year Awards from the Town of
The
band produced two albums, 1989's Greatest Hits - Volume 1' and Sexy Worldą in
1993. Both sold more than 5,000 copies, simply through word of mouth and during
their live performances.
The
songs, co-written by Edney and original keyboardist Jason Allan (1987 to Jan.
1995) combined funky rhythms, solid production, and memorable musical and
lyrical hooks, that were extremely well-received when played live.
The
mid-1990s saw excursions to the
1995
drummer Al Munro came behind the Tara Tuma kit. He added a renewed spirit of
fun, incredible carpentry skills, and a work ethic to die for. He ain't a bad
drummer either, sliding easily from modern big band hits, to serious 1970s funk
and disco, to the latest hits from the pop
charts.
Julian
is a contemporary of Rob and Paul, who played with a number of bands over the
years. But he's stayed in touch, and acted as a much-needed quality fill-in
whenever the band needed him. He also played a role in shaping the future of
the band, by recommending Al Munro, when the band needed a new drummer on short
notice. And has player Guitar since.
At
present, the band continues to tour bars and clubs across
After
24 years, the Tara Tuma machine continues to move forward, providing audiences
of all ages with high-octane live shows, a personable, entertaining
personality, and a whole lot of fun.
TARA
TUMA are:
Robert
Edney (vocals, guitar) - 1987 to present
Paul
Burdon (vocals, bass, keyboards, drums) - 1987 to present
Al
Munro (drums) - Dec. 1995 to present
Julian
Hutton (guitar) 1996 to present
Instrumentation
Paul
Burdon - Vocals, keys, Bass
Al
Munro - Drums
Julian
Hutton - Guitar
Robert
Edney - Lead Vocals and Guitar
Discography
Tara
Tuma's Greatest Hits Volume 1
Sexy
World