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"Recalls the glory days of Alice in Chains"

“Excellent music: vocals, instrumentation (especially the guitars), production ...all is superb. Recalls the glory days of Alice in Chains. You've just gotten yourself a new fan.” Peter Greenway, Pro Music Reviewer, Broadjam USA - Broadjam


"Recalls the glory days of Alice in Chains"

“Excellent music: vocals, instrumentation (especially the guitars), production ...all is superb. Recalls the glory days of Alice in Chains. You've just gotten yourself a new fan.” Peter Greenway, Pro Music Reviewer, Broadjam USA - Broadjam


"Hit songs and more of them"

“The philosophy of Tenpenny Joke is deceptively simple - hit songs, and more of them.” Damon Carrol, Triple R Radio - Tripl R radio


"Hit songs and more of them"

“The philosophy of Tenpenny Joke is deceptively simple - hit songs, and more of them.” Damon Carrol, Triple R Radio - Tripl R radio


Discography

Ambush On All Sides (2005) (Album)
Even Harbour (2003) (EP)
Tenpenny Joke (2000) (EP)

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TENPENNY JOKE
Brief History
Throughout their decade-long history, Tenpenny Joke have primarily focused on delivering intense, memorable songwriting and stellar live shows. Having appeared at many of Australia and New Zealand's premier live band venues, the band have built a huge underground following after years of touring, writing, recording and independent releases. Tenpenny Joke have seen their local and worldwide profile increase exponentially. Their debut album Ambush On All Sides was released in late 2005 to great acclaim.
Topping the charts of many internet radio polls & music sites, Tenpenny Joke's music has been aired in Australia on radio stations Triple J, Syn, PBS & Triple R and worldwide on various internet and college radio stations, including airtime in the USA, England, Germany, Japan, Korea and New Zealand. The band have built a powerful internet presence with their own website, an ever-increasing MySpace and many sites such as Garageband, Broadjam, IAC, Gigatracks, Songplanet and Born also featuring their music.
Their music videos 'She', 'Sirens', 'Even Harbour' and 'Sense' have frequently been included in the lineup of 'Rage', ABC TV's long-running National Music program and have also been released on Australian surfing magazine DVDs such as 'Australian Surfing Life' and 'I Surf'. The band has made numerous radio and TV appearances, appearing on SBS's music show 'Noise TV' and Channel 31's 'On The Couch' and 'Asylum TV' for interviews and live performances. Tenpenny Joke have also performed live-to-air on radio stations Triple R and ABC amongst many other community radio appearances.
Touring
In March 2006 Tenpenny Joke travelled overseas for a three week tour of New Zealand to strengthen their international fanbase and promote their debut album. Sponsored by Jagermeister, the response was overwhelming. With interviews and radio appearances to promote the album and shows, the tour was a huge success.
Tenpenny Joke have completed multiple tours of Australia promoting their debut album 'Ambush On All Sides', performing shows throughout Queensland, Sydney & NSW, Victoria, Adelaide and Mt. Hotham to name a few. The band also frequently tour regional areas, covering many of Australia's major country centres. In early 2006 the band performed in Mildura to launch the first issue of Forty 2, the new Mildura youth/arts magazine featuring the band on the cover.
Ambush On All Sides
After signing with Sing Sing Productions in 2004, Tenpenny Joke entered one of Australia's most pre-eminent recording complexes, Sing Sing Recording Studios Melbourne with producer Matt Voigt, known for his work with The Living End, Kiss and Aaliyah. The band emerged mid-2005 with their first full-length album, Ambush On All Sides Featuring 15 diverse tracks, the album is fiercely original while recalling elements of Zeppelin, Floyd, Beatles, Sabbath & various rock greats, it offers something for everyone with its musical mix of light and shade. Bursting at the seams with killer hooks, anthemic choruses and roaring guitars, the album has achieved great impact backed up by two singles, 'She' and 'Sirens'. Ambush On All Sides is available now through Sing Sing Productions and Shock Records.
Tenpenny Joke Appearances
TV: Rage (ABC), On The Couch (31), Asylum TV (31), Noise TV (SBS), The Loft (31)
RADIO: Triple J, Triple R, Syn, PBS, Community Radio (Various), Internet Radio (Various)
DVD: ISurf Issue 6 DVD (features 'Sense' video), ISurf Issue 3 DVD (features 'Flood' and 'Sense'), Australian Surfing Life 'North Shore' DVD (features 'Flood')

Contact: Kaj Dahlstrom at Sing Sing Studios
Email: info@singsing.com.au
Website: www.singsing.com.au

Management Contact: Alan Quigg at AQEntertainment
Email: aqentertainment@optusnet.com.au
0407 602 619

Contact the band:
tenpennyjoke@optusnet.com.au