THE FAIREST AND BEST (2013-2019)

Robert formed the "The Fairest and Best" (www.thefairestandbest.com) in Toronto in 2013 and the band performed throughout Toronto and Ontario until late 2019, which was when Robert moved to Australia. Robert formed and led the band, wrote most of the songs, and shared lead-singing duties with the amazing vocalist Caitlin Holland. The lineup changed over the years but the core of the band consisted of Robert, Caitlin, together with guitarist/vocalist Darryl Wood, and bassist/vocalist Gerry Williams. Other valued members over the years included Brant Garratt, Marko Stojanovich, Jimmy Reilly (guitar), and Nigel Maynard, Tony Nesbit-Larking, and Justin Han (drums)

Their 2015 debut EP "When I Feel like This" made quite an impact: 

1. Licensing: Three all-network sync licensing contracts (The Discovery Channel, Fox Sports and The NASCAR Network) plus contracts from thirteen individual shows - including I Am Cait, The Real World, Bad Girls Club, Total Divas and three Kardashian shows (none of which the band has ever watched!) 

2. Radio: added to the playlists of over 100 radio stations across North America.  

3. Awards: Two runners-up awards in the 2015 Dallas Songwriters Association Song Contest, semi-final in the 2016 "Song Of The Year" contest, and being added to the City of Toronto's "Music 311" playlist. 

Their follow-up single "It Could Be You" - a fundraiser about the plight of refugees was named runner-up in the 2018 "Songs for Social Change" Songwriting Competition, and also claimed 4th place overall in the 2016 Dallas Songwriters Association Song Contest. Their new single and video "Celebrity" dropped on Jan 1st 2018. 

"Ingenious, sophisticated pop music with more twists and turns than the average Agatha Christie thriller..." (BBC Tees) 

"It sounded like Huey Lewis and the News were having sex with Supertramp while Steely Dan watched (smoking a cigarette)...... " 

.....a trippy, eclectic collection of pop, rock, and blues – with hints of jazz and soul – accompanied by some stand-out musicians and vocalists....... a big range of emotional and musical expression .... combines the whimsical poignancy of Beatles storytelling with the dark social commentary of The Police’s “Synchronicity II”.....(Life With More Cowbell) 

In its short existence the band established a reputation for wildly entertaining live shows. They showcased at Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, International POP Overthrow Toronto and Hamilton, and YYX LIVE and performed at several of Toronto's premier venues including The Horseshoe, Lee's Palace, The Silver Dollar, The Cadillac Lounge, and The Cameron House. The songs, which were written by Graham, garnered award recognition from the BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST, and the DALLAS SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION SONGWRITING CONTEST (among others), secured licensing deals in Australia and Italy, radio airplay in several countries, and were featured in the Canadian feature film "Clean Break", and the Australian feature film "From Parts Unknown" - Fight Like a Girl!" 

More info at www.thefairestandbest.com 

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Upcoming events

Apr7

This is my fourth collaboration with the Heart Place Rest Lounge. The first two were a wonderful experience unique for each person who came. Doors open from 2.30pm. Please arrive to be rested and ready for a 3pm start. Tickets sell fast and spaces are limited. Venue is Heart Place Upstairs above the Hinata Cafe at the Fremantle Fibonaci Centre. "An hour of soothing and meditative piano music being performed live. Music designed to relax, calm, regenerate and inspire contemplation. All in the Heart Place Rest Lounge an air-conditioned studio featuring comfy bean bags, rugs and mats for your comfort. What you do in the hour is up to you. The possibilities are endless: meditate, rest, read, yoga, dream, write, draw or paint, pray, create, or simply sit and let the beautiful music wash over and through you, as you let the power of the live music revive you. You control exactly how you spend these 60 minutes of bliss." There is a shared agreement of holding a quiet and gentle space. Refreshments & tea offered after and you are welcome to stay for a community chat. Heart Place supporting you to place rest in the heart of your day. Heart Place is a Community non-profit : Their Vision is of a compassionate world where we are responsive to the suffering of ourselves and others. Their Mission is to provide educational, healing and community-based activities and practices that promote compassion, connection, community. Together they build the Capacities and Competencies for individual - collective healing, and wellbeing. Rest is vital for healing & wellbeing, at Heart Place they are offering a number of ways to deepen our capacity for rest from our Mindful Rest Workshops & weekly classes to our Rest Lounge: a collective space for exploration of rest and all its benefits. All our events are in partnership with Act-Belong-Commit. Tickets available at www.heartplace.org.au

I am beyond excited to be launching my new band "The Landing", performing my own songs. This is the first time I have had a band in Australia. It has been a dream, and a long time coming, and I would love to see you there for the launch. You will hear a night of beautiful music. Special guests "The Stamps" featuring my daughter Scarlett - they will blow you away! (https://www.facebook.com/thestampsofficial/) Please mark your calendars. Tickets are limited to 60 people so book early!
Thank you for your support! Psst....sneak preview of the band here: https://robertgraham.org/the-landing PS if you have trouble getting tickets here please just email me at robertgraham70@gmail.com. Thanks!

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