We're kicking off proceedings this Sat 14 Aug at the Cross bar in wgtn. Doors open @ 9.30 - $5. Vocoder & Cop Car are also playing. Stingfish onstage at 10pm.
Stingfish attracted a near capacity audience at The Cross on Saturday night for their debut rock performance. They played 9 original rock songs with variety and energy and were well recieved by the crowd. Unfortunately supporting band Cop Car couldn't contribute as their drummer fell ill. Vocoder took the stage and finished off a great night.
Stingfish's next gig is at the Vic Uni bar 'Eastside' on Thursday 23rd September.
We have just completed a mini-tour venturing out of the capital with punk-rockers Cop-Car. It was cool.
we had our first gig in wellington at bar Bodega with Picture Imp and then got up early the next morning to drive all the way to Auckland. It took us 11 hours to get there, with plenty of stops and abusing people with a megaphone - especially useful on the Auckland motorway. The Kings Arms was a great venue with awesome sound and a huge stage. Voom played first and although the turn-out was lack-lustre we still had heaps of fun. The Ambassador was a good time too and was almost full, a much smaller venue with trippy wall coverings and bar staff who would come up and dance. Local bands were Rimu and Jackpoint - both great bands.
Then we headed back south on an entertaining drive where everyone was afraid to nod off, and played at The Stomach all ages venue in Palmy. That was an excellent night, thanks to the local bands Impish and Cord Willis for attracting heaps of people. The sound was good there too and was great to play in front of an enthusiatic crowd, which some of us ended up jumping into and playing real rock n roll legend style.
oh man!!! why oh why did i take that goddamn babysitting job? how did cord willis go? the guitarist is one of my good friends and i was desperate to come and see you guys + my buddy micheal of course
gah my life is devoid of light
Tonight Stingfish play Valve Bar, Vivian St, Wgtn to celebrate the release of thier debut EP 'Down on the Street'. A free Stingfish MP3 is also avalable from the links below.
Stingfish CD Release Gig
with OOS, My Silver Medal, El Rituales
10pm
$5 Entry / 5 track CD $10
Playing order - OOS are up first, then El Rituales, Stingfish, & My Silver Medal
Free MP3 Download
Opinionated (Single Edit), a slightly shorter version of the wall of guitars rock track that features on the debut EP is available for free download.
'Stingfish - Down on the Street' is also available from the following sources:
Slowboat Records, Cuba St
Real Groovy, Cnr Cuba St & Abel Smith St www.Smokecds.com (available in a days time)
Down On The Street EP Review
by REAL GROOVE Mag August '05
"Welcome to another month in Noisyland, if the cold and grim (and perhaps even evil) winter is getting the country down it's not immediately apparent in the optimistic and zealous debut EP by Wellingtonians Stingfish. Stingfish's self-released Down On The Street five-tracker contains the sort of rock 'n' roll that makes you want to get up and off your lazy ass for fear of letting life pass by for even a second. They have a sound that finds its feet firmly in the kiwi rock bracket, think Weta and the more direct moments of Cassette even - never a bad thing, keeping it simple and such."
Stingfish head to Radio Active this Friday 16/9 for an interview with DJ's Jim & Bryce on the Drive Show @ 6pm. Radio Active streams live via their site below.
The Package - Down on the Street CD Review - 29 Sept 05
"Stingfish formed in 2004 after rising from the ashes of various Wellington bands and Down on the Street is the band’s debut EP. Production is crisp, thanks of course to Mike Gibson at Inca; the man behind so many great kiwi recordings.
Opening track ‘One Eyed’, suggests a softer pop rock focus; it is a good song, but it intentionally misleads the listener, allowing Stingfish to build intensity across the five tracks, with ‘Opinionated’ and ‘Hope sounding like a different band altogether. But in a good way. In fact, ‘Opinionated’ buzzes along in a manner reminiscent of the no-frills post-punk of vintage Husker Du or Guided by Voices. And ‘Desire’ adds an element of white-boy funk; Steve Jefferies (bass) and Phil Rennie (Drums) lock in nicely together, allowing Shaun Jones and Matt Beilensohn to weave their guitars in and around the rhythm.
Down on the Street is an assured EP from a polished act; here’s hoping – with more gigs under their belt – these lads can hold it together to create a long-player. They have the chops (in both the playing and songwriting departments) and this is certainly a step in the right direction."
Thursday @ Valve - Free Punk, Rock, Alt with Cop Car, Idle Faction & Stingfish
Stingfish · Cop Car · Idle Faction
Free entry, Band order starting at 10pm...1.Stingfish, 2. Cop Car, 3. Idle Faction.
Stingfish, Rico Suave & Aces High this Friday @ Big Kumara, Wgtn
Doors at 9.30pm. $5 Entry. Band order starting at 10pm...1.Aces High, 2.Rico Suave, 3.Stingfish
We have a new bass player (to keep things simple we kept with the name Steve) and we're itching to get back out there with our set plus some new stuff maybe?.. Sure to be a great show with Aces High and Rico Suave!
Stingfish, Stevie Starr and Dragstrip present a night of acoustic-style rock and "Hoodoo Folk" at the intimate Katipo Cafe & Bar on Wilis Street this friday. Stingfish turn down the amps for an acoustic gig with support from singer-songwriter Stevie Starr who is going to be using his acoustic guitar and harmonica to communicate messages about how to be comfortable, non-political, and fit in.
Katipo Cafe is a CBD cafe which quickly and easily transforms into an intimate, friendly performance venue. Max capacity around 50-60 close friends. Fully licenced with a Monday - Friday happy hour from 5:30pm.
Date 18 Nov 2005 (Fri)
Time 8.30 pm start
Venue Katipo Cafe & Bar
Address 67 Willis Street, Wellington Central
Cost $5.00
Stingfish, The Airway Spies, My Silver Medal - Valve, Wgtn, Thurs 1st
Stingfish bring their driving melodic rock to Valve this thursday. Support from rockers Airway Spies, and My Silver Medal whose style is described as "punk rock meets indie pop in a head on collision".
Playing order:
10pm - My Silver Medal
The Airway Spies
Stingfish
Doors open 9.30pm. Just $5 on the door.
Stingfish will also be playing a set at Bodega at 10pm on the same night as part of the Alien8 charty gig following the theft of 50k worth of the bands gear from their studio.
Listen out for the Stingfish track 'One Eyed' which will be spinning on the Rock during December.
~~New Drummer & a Mailing List ~~
Stingfish announce that following Phils departure to Sydney, Ben Payne will be joining the band as the new stickman and bringing some of his own style to Stingfish's 'Driving Melodic Rock'. Stingfish are now looking to put on some energetic live shows promoting their EP 'Down On The Street' and get people out there enjoying fresh kiwi rock.
Join the Stingfish Mailing List by emailing: stingfishband@gmail.com for news and gigs info.
We're playing a free show on Wed 15th at Room 101, downstairs at Bar Bodega, Ghuznee St, Wgtn.
This will be our first gig with new drummer Ben and will feature the live debut of two new songs. Stingfish will play at 10pm, with the change the world punk of Cop Car and heavy rock beats of Nort to follow. Come on down and enjoy an ale or two...
Rock gig at Valve bar, Wgtn - Thursday 18 May with Stingfish, Alpha Noise & guest. Check out our myspace site for more info.. www.myspace.com/stingfishband
Stingfish with Tourist (Akld) and the Septembers (Akld)
From 10pm, $10 on door
Fresh from recording their forthcoming debut album in the UK, Auckland rockers Tourist are on tour to support the release of their new single 'Did You Kill Your Love' which hits radio and TV this month. Their rare ability to intertwine infectious melodic subtleties and stadium-ready anthems demonstrate a group well beyond their years. Their album promises to be a "hypnotic soundtrack people can't shake from their minds". Should be a huge night. http://www.touristsound.com
This weekend we're playing shows in the Naki (Fri) and Wgtn (Sat) with Auckland bands Tourist and The Septembers.
Tourist have recently returned from recording their debut album in the UK and are on tour to support their new single 'Did You Kill Your Love'. They promise to unleash their 'infectious melodic subtleties and stadium-ready anthems' on all punters that cross their path. Expect big things from these fellas and listen out for their new single on the airwaves. http://www.touristsound.com/.
With a few new songs canvassing tales of loss, flaws and undercover spys, Stingfish are itching to get back on stage. The rock will flow as fast as the alcohol on what should be a fine evening out for any rock fan.
Tourist w/ Stingfish + The Septembers
Fri 2 Jun 06 @ The Mill, New Plymouth
Sat 3 Jun 06 @ Bodega (downstairs) WELLINGTON
door sales only $10 from 10.30pm
Wicked local talent from Cop Car, MuzzleGlow & Tony MacIver
15 Feb 2007, 9pm
Vivian St, Wellington,
Hey, its Matt from Stingfish here. I know you haven't heard much from us in a while but you should definetly know about this gig on Thursday 15th Feb at Valve. We are letting loose some brand new songs that we've been working on, and all your mates will be there!
We've also got a wicked deal for you to score our debut CD for real cheap - $10 gets you a show and a CD!!! The song One-Eyed on here was played on The Rock FM everyday for a month. If you've already got the CD then entry is just $5. And if any ladies want to sit on the drummers lap its an extra $5 (nah just joking)!! We've got some wicked local talent lined up - Cop Car, MuzzleGlow and Tony MacIver from Nine Signals doing a solo acoustic set.
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We're kicking off proceedings this Sat ...
We're kicking off proceedings this Sat 14 Aug at the Cross bar in wgtn. Doors open @ 9.30 - $5. Vocoder & Cop Car are also playing. Stingfish onstage at 10pm.
Post Gig Ramble: The Cross Gig 14 Aug ...
Post Gig Ramble: The Cross Gig 14 Aug 2004
Stingfish attracted a near capacity audience at The Cross on Saturday night for their debut rock performance. They played 9 original rock songs with variety and energy and were well recieved by the crowd. Unfortunately supporting band Cop Car couldn't contribute as their drummer fell ill. Vocoder took the stage and finished off a great night.
Stingfish's next gig is at the Vic Uni bar 'Eastside' on Thursday 23rd September.
stingfish-cop car & voom kings ...
stingfish-cop car & voom
kings arms
this thursday
Stingfish & Cop Car Mini-Tour We ...
Stingfish & Cop Car Mini-Tour
We have just completed a mini-tour venturing out of the capital with punk-rockers Cop-Car. It was cool.
we had our first gig in wellington at bar Bodega with Picture Imp and then got up early the next morning to drive all the way to Auckland. It took us 11 hours to get there, with plenty of stops and abusing people with a megaphone - especially useful on the Auckland motorway. The Kings Arms was a great venue with awesome sound and a huge stage. Voom played first and although the turn-out was lack-lustre we still had heaps of fun. The Ambassador was a good time too and was almost full, a much smaller venue with trippy wall coverings and bar staff who would come up and dance. Local bands were Rimu and Jackpoint - both great bands.
Then we headed back south on an entertaining drive where everyone was afraid to nod off, and played at The Stomach all ages venue in Palmy. That was an excellent night, thanks to the local bands Impish and Cord Willis for attracting heaps of people. The sound was good there too and was great to play in front of an enthusiatic crowd, which some of us ended up jumping into and playing real rock n roll legend style.
oh man!!! why oh why did i take that ...
oh man!!! why oh why did i take that goddamn babysitting job? how did cord willis go? the guitarist is one of my good friends and i was desperate to come and see you guys + my buddy micheal of course
gah my life is devoid of light
ps megaphones? motorways? i'm coming ...
ps megaphones? motorways? i'm coming with you next time.
Not to mention the sausage incident......
Not to mention the sausage incident...
With several new songs waiting to be ...
With several new songs waiting to be unleashed we're counting down to our 1st gig of 2005...
Sat 19 Feb @ Valve, Wgtn w/ rockers Villa 9 and Riff Peddler.
Welly Rock Gigs - Thurs & Fri - ...
Welly Rock Gigs - Thurs & Fri - Stingfish
Thurs 31/3 - Bar Bodega, Ghuznee St - Stingfish, Vocoder, the Velvetones, The National Office (Josh and Aaron ex Po-Ha)
Fri 1/4 - The Cross Bar, Abel Smith St - Stingfish, The Morning Lines, Danger Pin
Tonight Stingfish play Valve Bar, ...
Tonight Stingfish play Valve Bar, Vivian St, Wgtn to celebrate the release of thier debut EP 'Down on the Street'. A free Stingfish MP3 is also avalable from the links below.
Stingfish CD Release Gig
with OOS, My Silver Medal, El Rituales
10pm
$5 Entry / 5 track CD $10
Playing order - OOS are up first, then El Rituales, Stingfish, & My Silver Medal
Free MP3 Download
Opinionated (Single Edit), a slightly shorter version of the wall of guitars rock track that features on the debut EP is available for free download.
(Cut and paste one of these into your browser)
http://www.mp3.com.au/Stingfish/
http://www.realmusic.co.nz//bands/98/music.php
'Stingfish - Down on the Street' is also available from the following sources:
Slowboat Records, Cuba St
Real Groovy, Cnr Cuba St & Abel Smith St
www.Smokecds.com (available in a days time)
Down On The Street EP Review by REAL ...
Down On The Street EP Review
by REAL GROOVE Mag August '05
"Welcome to another month in Noisyland, if the cold and grim (and perhaps even evil) winter is getting the country down it's not immediately apparent in the optimistic and zealous debut EP by Wellingtonians Stingfish. Stingfish's self-released Down On The Street five-tracker contains the sort of rock 'n' roll that makes you want to get up and off your lazy ass for fear of letting life pass by for even a second. They have a sound that finds its feet firmly in the kiwi rock bracket, think Weta and the more direct moments of Cassette even - never a bad thing, keeping it simple and such."
Stingfish head to Radio Active this ...
Stingfish head to Radio Active this Friday 16/9 for an interview with DJ's Jim & Bryce on the Drive Show @ 6pm. Radio Active streams live via their site below.
[ http://www.radioactive.fm ]
The Package - Down on the Street CD ...
The Package - Down on the Street CD Review - 29 Sept 05
"Stingfish formed in 2004 after rising from the ashes of various Wellington bands and Down on the Street is the band’s debut EP. Production is crisp, thanks of course to Mike Gibson at Inca; the man behind so many great kiwi recordings.
Opening track ‘One Eyed’, suggests a softer pop rock focus; it is a good song, but it intentionally misleads the listener, allowing Stingfish to build intensity across the five tracks, with ‘Opinionated’ and ‘Hope sounding like a different band altogether. But in a good way. In fact, ‘Opinionated’ buzzes along in a manner reminiscent of the no-frills post-punk of vintage Husker Du or Guided by Voices. And ‘Desire’ adds an element of white-boy funk; Steve Jefferies (bass) and Phil Rennie (Drums) lock in nicely together, allowing Shaun Jones and Matt Beilensohn to weave their guitars in and around the rhythm.
Down on the Street is an assured EP from a polished act; here’s hoping – with more gigs under their belt – these lads can hold it together to create a long-player. They have the chops (in both the playing and songwriting departments) and this is certainly a step in the right direction."
Simon Sweetman
Didn't you guys have a Salient review?...
Didn't you guys have a Salient review?
Thursday @ Valve - Free Punk, Rock, Alt ...
Thursday @ Valve - Free Punk, Rock, Alt with Cop Car, Idle Faction & Stingfish
Stingfish · Cop Car · Idle Faction
Free entry, Band order starting at 10pm...1.Stingfish, 2. Cop Car, 3. Idle Faction.
Stingfish, Rico Suave & Aces High this ...
Stingfish, Rico Suave & Aces High this Friday @ Big Kumara, Wgtn
Doors at 9.30pm. $5 Entry. Band order starting at 10pm...1.Aces High, 2.Rico Suave, 3.Stingfish
Big Kumara, Cnr Dixon St & Cuba Mall, Wellington
We have a new bass player (to keep ...
We have a new bass player (to keep things simple we kept with the name Steve) and we're itching to get back out there with our set plus some new stuff maybe?.. Sure to be a great show with Aces High and Rico Suave!
trick
Stingfish
Stingfish, Stevie Starr and Dragstrip ...
Stingfish, Stevie Starr and Dragstrip present a night of acoustic-style rock and "Hoodoo Folk" at the intimate Katipo Cafe & Bar on Wilis Street this friday. Stingfish turn down the amps for an acoustic gig with support from singer-songwriter Stevie Starr who is going to be using his acoustic guitar and harmonica to communicate messages about how to be comfortable, non-political, and fit in.
Katipo Cafe is a CBD cafe which quickly and easily transforms into an intimate, friendly performance venue. Max capacity around 50-60 close friends. Fully licenced with a Monday - Friday happy hour from 5:30pm.
Date 18 Nov 2005 (Fri)
Time 8.30 pm start
Venue Katipo Cafe & Bar
Address 67 Willis Street, Wellington Central
Cost $5.00
Stingfish, The Airway Spies, My Silver ...
Stingfish, The Airway Spies, My Silver Medal - Valve, Wgtn, Thurs 1st
Stingfish bring their driving melodic rock to Valve this thursday. Support from rockers Airway Spies, and My Silver Medal whose style is described as "punk rock meets indie pop in a head on collision".
Playing order:
10pm - My Silver Medal
The Airway Spies
Stingfish
Doors open 9.30pm. Just $5 on the door.
Stingfish will also be playing a set at Bodega at 10pm on the same night as part of the Alien8 charty gig following the theft of 50k worth of the bands gear from their studio.
Listen out for the Stingfish track 'One Eyed' which will be spinning on the Rock during December.
Free Stingfish MP3 & more info
www.myspace.com/stingfishband
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
~~New Drummer & a Mailing List ...
~~New Drummer & a Mailing List ~~
Stingfish announce that following Phils departure to Sydney, Ben Payne will be joining the band as the new stickman and bringing some of his own style to Stingfish's 'Driving Melodic Rock'. Stingfish are now looking to put on some energetic live shows promoting their EP 'Down On The Street' and get people out there enjoying fresh kiwi rock.
Join the Stingfish Mailing List by emailing: stingfishband@gmail.com for news and gigs info.
Free Opinionated Single MP3 Download (copy and paste url into a browser):
http://www.mp3.com.au/Stingfish/
The Down on the Street EP (2005) is available internationally via the following url http://www.smokecds.com/cd/37789.
[ http://www.smokecds.com/cd/37789 ]
We're playing a free show on Wed 15th ...
We're playing a free show on Wed 15th at Room 101, downstairs at Bar Bodega, Ghuznee St, Wgtn.
This will be our first gig with new drummer Ben and will feature the live debut of two new songs. Stingfish will play at 10pm, with the change the world punk of Cop Car and heavy rock beats of Nort to follow. Come on down and enjoy an ale or two...
Joing the stingfish mailing list by emailing stingfishband@gmail.com
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
Rock gig at Valve bar, Wgtn - Thursday ...
Rock gig at Valve bar, Wgtn - Thursday 18 May with Stingfish, Alpha Noise & guest. Check out our myspace site for more info.. www.myspace.com/stingfishband
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
Just announced for this gig on 18 May ...
Just announced for this gig on 18 May at Valve is:
......(drum roll please).......
_____________Elston Gun____________
Friday 2 June @ The Mill, New ...
Friday 2 June @ The Mill, New Plymouth
Saturday 3 June @ Bar Bodega, Ghuznee St, Wgtn
Stingfish with Tourist (Akld) and the Septembers (Akld)
From 10pm, $10 on door
Fresh from recording their forthcoming debut album in the UK, Auckland rockers Tourist are on tour to support the release of their new single 'Did You Kill Your Love' which hits radio and TV this month. Their rare ability to intertwine infectious melodic subtleties and stadium-ready anthems demonstrate a group well beyond their years. Their album promises to be a "hypnotic soundtrack people can't shake from their minds". Should be a huge night. http://www.touristsound.com
[ http://www.touristsound.com ]
This weekend we're playing shows in ...
This weekend we're playing shows in the Naki (Fri) and Wgtn (Sat) with Auckland bands Tourist and The Septembers.
Tourist have recently returned from recording their debut album in the UK and are on tour to support their new single 'Did You Kill Your Love'. They promise to unleash their 'infectious melodic subtleties and stadium-ready anthems' on all punters that cross their path. Expect big things from these fellas and listen out for their new single on the airwaves. http://www.touristsound.com/.
With a few new songs canvassing tales of loss, flaws and undercover spys, Stingfish are itching to get back on stage. The rock will flow as fast as the alcohol on what should be a fine evening out for any rock fan.
Tourist w/ Stingfish + The Septembers
Fri 2 Jun 06 @ The Mill, New Plymouth
Sat 3 Jun 06 @ Bodega (downstairs) WELLINGTON
door sales only $10 from 10.30pm
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
Gigs gigs gigs on the way... Thurs ...
Gigs gigs gigs on the way...
Thurs 3rd August
Bar Bodega, Wgtn
Stingfish
Resistance - Driven by bleeding guitars and surging rhythms, The Resistance play twisted pop songs with burnt edges. http://www.myspace.com/resistancenz
Moonlight Flit - http://www.myspace.com/moonlightflit
Wednesday 16th August
Massey Uni, Wellington
Details TBC
Free MP3 downlaod on myspace...come say hi
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
Wicked local talent from Cop Car, ...
Wicked local talent from Cop Car, MuzzleGlow & Tony MacIver
15 Feb 2007, 9pm
Vivian St, Wellington,
Hey, its Matt from Stingfish here. I know you haven't heard much from us in a while but you should definetly know about this gig on Thursday 15th Feb at Valve. We are letting loose some brand new songs that we've been working on, and all your mates will be there!
We've also got a wicked deal for you to score our debut CD for real cheap - $10 gets you a show and a CD!!! The song One-Eyed on here was played on The Rock FM everyday for a month. If you've already got the CD then entry is just $5. And if any ladies want to sit on the drummers lap its an extra $5 (nah just joking)!! We've got some wicked local talent lined up - Cop Car, MuzzleGlow and Tony MacIver from Nine Signals doing a solo acoustic set.
We'd really like to see you there.
[ http://www.myspace.com/stingfishband ]
Did I mention you get A FREE ...
Did I mention you get A FREE CD!!!
It's Stingfish's debut 5-track EP "Down On The Street" recorded by the legendary Mike Gibson..
See ya there :)