Tenpenny Joke

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Tenpenny Joke
Origin Flag of Australia Melbourne, Australia
Genre(s) Rock
Alternative
Years active 1997–present
Label(s) Shock Records
Website Official website
Members
Anthony Casey
Brian Rimmer
Peter Coon
Tim Kill
Craig Boswell
Former members
Keith Ratnan
Julian Senserrick
Jay Pinfold
Daniel French
Matt Steadman
Phil Westrup

Australian rock band, formed 1997 in Melbourne. Signed to Shock Records/Sing Sing Productions in 2004, the band released their debut album Ambush On All Sides in 2005, produced by Matt Voigt (The Living End, Kiss, Aaliyah).[1]

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[edit] Touring

The band tour regularly around Australia, sharing the stage with acts such as Dallas Crane, End Of Fashion, Mandy Kane and Kisschasy.[2] 2006 saw the band touring New Zealand with Ruptus Jack sponsored by Jagermeister.[3] Tenpenny Joke began 2007 performing at the Rip Curl Pro Surf Festival in Bells Beach, Torquay.[4]

[edit] Radio

Tenpenny Joke have been featured prominently on Australian radio, with their single She becoming one of Triple J presenter Rosie Beaton's picks for 2007.[5].

[edit] Television

Tenpenny Joke's video She is in rotation by ABC's rage along with videos Even Harbour and Sense.[6]. They have performed live on SBS's music program Noise TV & Channel 31's music shows On The Couch, Asylum TV & The Loft.[7]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Ambush On All Sides (2005)

[edit] EPs

  • Even Harbour (2003)
  • Tenpenny Joke (self-titled) (2000)

[edit] Videos

  • Black Satellite (2007)
  • Don't Go (2007)
  • Sirens (2006
  • She (2005)
  • Sense (2004)
  • Even Harbour (2003)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Anderson, Karl: "Form Guide", page 2. Steamworks Press, 2005.
  2. ^ Pearson, Alistair: "Beat Magazine", page 72. Beat Press, 2007.
  3. ^ Cabela, Morgan: "Beat Magazine", page 08. Beat Press, 2006.
  4. ^ Cabela, Morgan: "Beat Magazine", page 08. Beat Press, 2006.
  5. ^ Beaton, Rosie: "Triple J Website", Rosie's picks. Triple J, 2007.
  6. ^ Carroll, Damien: "Inpress Magazine", page 65. In Press, 2006.
  7. ^ Carroll, Damien: "Inpress Magazine", page 65. In Press, 2006.

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