King Tide (band)

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King Tide
GenresReggae
LabelsVitamin Records
Associated acts Bellydance

King Tide is a Sydney based Reggae band [1] fronted by Tony Hughes. [2] Originally formed for a residency at Bondi's Beach Road Hotel [3] they have since toured around Australia. [4]

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References

  1. Tobin, Cassandra (13 February 2014), "Guided by the music", Byron Shire News
  2. Winterford, Brett (16 February 2009), "King Tide", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. Fuller, Bree (25 March 2010), "King Tide riding crest of wave", Illawarra Mercury
  4. "Let King Tide wash over you", Coffs Coast Advocate, 23 May 2012
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