The Fisticuffs

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The Fisticuffs

Origin Chicago, USA
Years active 2005 – present
Genres Irish Punk, Irish Folk
Labels Independent (2005-present)
Members Bobby Baldwin
Dave Beneventi
Steve Baldwin
Brandon Simmons
Tony Dellorto
Arcadia Kust
Sean Moriarty

The Fisticuffs are a south Chicago suburbs-based Irish folk rock band. Formed in 2005, the band currently consists of Bobby Baldwin (vocals, acoustic guitar), Dave Beneventi (mandolin), Steve Baldwin (washboard), Brandon Simmons (bass), Tony Dellorto (drums), Arcadia Kust (fiddle), and Sean Moriarty (electric guitar).

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[edit] History

The band formed in 2005, and released their debut album, "Bruised but Not Beaten," on March 17th, 2006.

In Spring 2006, Jake Oostema and Ian Sutherland left the band on good terms. Sutherland left to pursue his other band, The Glowing Magnets. Sean Moriarty joined in Fall 2006 to take over his guitar duties.

In December 2006, Ian Tully also left the band on good terms.

[edit] Future plans

The Fisticuffs are currently in the process of playing shows at venues in the Chicago area. They are writing new material, and recording for their next album is scheduled to start sometime in 2007.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

Year Title Label Notes
2005 The Fisticuffs Demo Independent Six-song demo
2006 Bruised but Not Beaten Independent Released March 17th, 2006

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