Well there is nothing quiet like a bit of blatent self representation so lets kick this off!!!!!!

Welcome to Snubnoise's forum and freshly renovated artists page :-)

Bit of news to report, 7 songs have been confirmed for our next E.P with studio time booked for late june, and a handfull of gigs are also coming up and are listed on our Artists page.

Pleased to make your Acquaintance :-)

Somewhat puzzeled by that above post, anyway....

Snubnoise invites you to rock out with your bad selves.....TWICE
thats right! were looking forward to 2 shows this week.

First off is Valve on Thursday night with FireFly and VillaNine - proboly start around 10 with a measly $5 on the Door.

If Thursday nights aren't your bag you could always make an appearance at The Cross on Saturday for a night of romance with the Mighty Acid Jack and Viscera. Also a 10 start, and also $5

So get out there in the name of rock! It would be nice to put a face to some of your names :-)

Hi Snubnoise, Autumn Stone here. Thanks for the positive feedback on our site. We'd be keen to play a gig with you guys. We have contact with Acid Jack and I see you've played with them too, so maybe we could do something with them. Up to you guys though.

[ http://www.autumnstone.co.nz ]

Lets do this :-)

Havent got anything booked at the moment apart from the battle of the bands scene and the way Wellington is going it could even be a month or so before something opens up.

You guys have any gigs on the cards? Valve a personal favorite but booked solidly through to october, have a yarn with the Cross? Or could even work this Katipo angle?

Ill make some enquiries :-)

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