Stonefish + Musician in Umina Beach, NSW

ABOUT

Stonefish was formed back in 2008 as a covers band. Then In 2016 NFI was formed as an originals project when Andy Dodd and Peter Wark started writing their own tunes and putting a band together. Now with around 1.5 hours of original music all of the tunes bringing something different. Guitar and Keys groove along with different feels supported by our solid rhythm section. Shades of Floyd and Zeppelin can the heard with our own unique sound standing on it's own.
So NFI was formed back in 2016 by Andy Dodd and Peter Wark, after Andy had returned from living in the UK for 4 years. Andy and Peter had formed a part of the local covers band Stonefish and played together until Andy’s move overseas.
So Stonefish was originally formed back in 2006 and stood out from the crowd by playing well known energy fueled reincarnations of unpredictable songs, that the band grew up with. With a heavy lean towards the British bands of the like of The Jam, The Who, The Sex Pistols and Ian Drury. With tunes from The Saints and The Sunny Boys providing the Australian influence. Stonefish proudly made a point of rarely playing a tune that you would hear from any other band.
Whilst in the UK he fronted another covers band, Deezul, cranking out high energy Rock and Punk covers in the south coast of England.
Returning to Australia in 2015, he teamed back up with his friend and former band member Peter Wark. Andy and Pete soon realised that they wanted a change in direction and started following their dream of writing original music.
With the music always coming first, Andy and Pete have been carving out tunes with an original style, blending a feel of Atmospheric Indie Groove Rock with meaningful lyrics and a little hint of punk from time to time, to keep it interesting.
Bringing in another former Stonefish band member Craig Tomlinson, with his smooth and clever bass lines. Dylan Boor then joined in, supplying with own brand of versatile, interesting and powerful guitar. Dave Rowe has now added his unique and experienced technique completing the line up on drums and NFI. Now the band has reverted back to its original name of Stonefish and the band have been joined by new drummer Colin Booth

Screen name:

Stonefish

Member since:

Jan 08 2017

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

The Stones, The Beatles, Zeppelin, The Doors, Ian Dury, The Jam, The Cure, David Bowie, The Pogues, Iggy Pop, The Sex Pistols, The Who, Crowded House, Nile Rogers.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Gibson J45
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker
Fender Tele US Deluxe

MUSIC