Evolver One

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Last updated 25 07 11

About Evolver One:

Evolver is leading the way to make a stand for positive social, political and environmental change through music and action. The effort called “Project Evolution“ aims to invigorate and motivate South Africans to join the mission.

Evolver is willing to take the responsibility to go where no South African band has dared to go in order to promote:.

Political optimism for South Africa South Africa's duty to lead the continent of Africa Motivation of South Africa’s youth to act Protection of the South African environment The vision of South Africa’s bright future.

Evolver has released two chart topping albums to date and completed an astounding 15 national tours. Headlining and performing at countless major South African music festivals, most notably MyCokeFest and Coke Zero Fest..

Evolver has shared the stage with international acts such as Oasis, Snow Patrol, 3 Doors Down, Panic at the Disco, Stained, Hooberstank and Evanescence.

Originally formed in Port Elizabeth in 2001 the band moved to Johannesburg mid 2005 to pursue their music career in a highly professional capacity. The newly independent rockers have since enjoyed a dramatic rise in air play and album sales and have become a fixture on the South African music scene.

Band Members of Evolver One:

Peter Pote – Vocals and Guitars Peter, the band’s primary songwriter and guitarist has been a musician since his early teens. He is a seasoned vocalist and has been called “Quite possibly the best voice in South African Rock” by FHM Magazine..

Sean Murphy – Keys and Backing Vocals Sean, keyboard player, backing vocalist and songwriter, has been the catalyst for the bands eclectic sound and vibrant “Live” performances. Sean brings incredible energy and dynamic vision to each aspect of Evolver..

Tulsa Pittaway – Drums and Percussion After seven years with the platinum selling band Watershed and with numerous European tours under his belt, Tulsa decided it was time to move on and explore his rock n roll roots. He joined Evolver at the beginning of 2007 bringing a wealth of experience into the band..

James Cohen – Bass guitar James joined Evolver in May 2006, his brilliant bass playing adds the funk, which is Evolver’s rock ‘n roll signature. He continually adds a new dimension to each and every moment, expanding the “danceablity” of each track..

Evolver One Bio: 

Evolver One is one of South Africa's premium rock bands having completed 17 national tours; performed over 500 shows; & played just about everyone one of SA's major music festivals & events, from charity performances to performing to 27 000.Evolver One have shared the stage with many international greats such as 3 Doors Down, Stained, Hooberstank, Snow Patrol & Oasis.

Evolver Ones'debut album, Get Up (2006 )achieved critical & commercial success. It produced a number of hit singles & music videos. Songs such as Lets Get Naked, Get Up, Closer to You & Keep on Moving did especially well. In 2008 the four piece release their second album What’s The Story? & songs such as Go All The Way, Pretty Thing & Why We Lonely hit the SA charts.

2010 has brought a new sound,focus & name to the band, now Evolver One,previously known as Evolver. The bands international touring plans have spurred on a change to the bands name. Evolver One have come together internally to take their philosophy of One to the world through their music & actions. This new branding has been executed all without losing the raw, powerful, edgy sound that has brought them their current level of success. The band have a strong voice to tackle more relevant topics for the day & age that we are living in.Pushing themselves out of their comfort zones,they are spreading the word of optimism.

The latest self titled album from Evolver One (2010)has been the talking point in the South African music industry, with songs such Criminal, Move Along &The World’s Gone Crazy having been play listed on prominent radio stations, & is the soundtrack to the movie The Race-ist.The independent rocker’s signed international hit-maker Nathan Winkler as their producer for this abum,who’s worked with siblings Natasha & Daniel Bedingfield.Winkler has had great success in the UK & internationally & Evolver One's charting single "Are We Listening?" was Winkler's first effort with the band.