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Every now and then, a band will come along, a band so ground-breaking, so unbelievably handsome, so technically proficient, that people stop dead in their tracks and ask themselves, "Are these mortals, or some manner of celestial beings?" Unfortunately for The Finkelstiens, they are not such a band. In fact, the only question ever asked about them is: "Arent they finished yet?"
Building their, um, stellar reputation on their live shows, The Finkelstiens combine their questionable music with energetic live performances, hoping that the more they roll around on the floor, the less people will actually examine their musicianship. With lead guitarist Wang exchanging snappy banter with bassist Worm, the performances often come off as impromptu comedy skits intermingled with the odd song here and there, the operative word being odd. The band is rounded off by Chompa on drums. Chompa doesnt talk much - he just spends all his time in his garden shed, muttering to himself.
The Finkelstiens have just released their third studio album, entitled "The Finkelstiens Vs. Rock 'N Roll". The release includes "Good Life", the theme song from the Crazy Monkey movie, "Straight Outta Benoni", which reached number 2 on 5Fm's Top 40. The song, that is. Not the movie. How could a movie reach number 2 on radio?? Honestly. Anyway, the band's current single on the radio waves is "Rock 'N Roll", which reached number 1 on, uh, well, the track listing of the album. Its the first song, so technically it reached number 1, right? Right.
Having rocked the Coca-Cola Colab Massive Mix in Centurion, Durban and Cape Town, along with international greats such as Metallica, The Rasmus and Simple Plan, The Finkelstiens are currently preparing to tour the country once again to promote their new album. The bands previous two albums elicited a number of radio-bothering singles, including: "QQ Me", "Fragile", "Scattered Memories" and Find It's You". Those songs are generally accepted as the greatest songs ever written.
Nominated two years running for the Kelloggs Kids Star In U Awards, the band appeals on a wide scale to a younger audience. Their popularity was confirmed in 2005 when they won the Kelloggs Kids Star In U award for Best Punk Rock Band. And as for the SAMA Awards...well, well, well, well!!! They've never been nominated.
Other accolades that The Finkelstiens notched up in 2005 include: playing at Cosmopolitan;s 21st birthday bash; performing at the Channel O Awards; and opening for international act The Offspring.
The band tours the country extensively and their constant contact with their fans is confirmed with their videos being among the most requested on DStv channels Go and MK89. Granted, all the requests are that the videos be taken OFF air, but thats still a request, technically.
In 2005, The Finkelstiens embarked on four very well received national tours, including: The Powerzone Roadshow, The Rocktober Tour, The Go! Summer Tour; and Koula's Campus Classics Tour. And, uh, the National Pork Products Awareness Tour, sponsored by Uncle Jeffrey's House of Pork. So thats five tours.
We have some quotes from reliable industry sources about the band, and their new album:
"They're so, so good. They should be the biggest band on earth. " - Worm's mom
"I've been ruling Cuba for 47 years, and Ive never seen anything quite like The Finkelstiens. They make me want to be a better person." - Fidel Castro
"I'll give their new album two thumbs up!! Pure genius! Good drumming too." - Chompa
"I know I'm not even alive anymore, but The Finks are really good." - Buddy Holly
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exactly. im going to see how much money i get for my b-day... which probably won't be much lol. and then i'll see where to go from there. hehhehe im excite! ethan's excited cuz we'll have the same phone. we're such dorks, i know; anyways, yeah i know exactly what u mean i need one too but yeah its the only way to move forward and hey if its true love let it go and if it comes back then ull know for sure!!! and OH I am so jealous that you got to go to Savannah! maybe i'll get to go soon too! i've been saving up my money that i've been getting from taking those survey things online. i'm up to $243 (heh, weird number, i know) so far, so i figure once i hit like a thousand, i'm goin on a va-ca, baby! do em, too! they're like soooo easy. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
hey u! how ya been? hope things are going good. I havent been able to make it over to the hotel to stop in for a minute... clints been working in town again so im back on dinner duty. lol we are trying to get a mailing list made for my mom to send the invitations out so that's yay. its going to be june 6th at 11a we're going to have some food a bit before. kind of a celebration thang, ya know? quitting mah job with that lameass of a boss jaime. gah, i aint gonna miss her at all! i still cant believe that that survey thing that britt showed me is actually working - n dat we're gettin paid; im so luvin it too. givin mah opinion on stuff i do - pshhh ... so easy. i wonder if we'll ever hit da cash that that website said we would. i dunno, but with my last check being $126, i dont even care. i only pulled in like 200 a week and my crapass job anyway, so this is perfect. you should do it, i'm tellin yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
Lol! Ok hes gonna add you,..and Im off the weekend of ur party so we are coming for sure! yay! And Ill let you know after Saturday what I work next week! i been doing good with those paid survey things i found online. its doing alright, about an extra 300 a week, and not too much work. just answering questions and stuff online. anyways, you should try it, it seriously so easy:
ok i might be a bit delayed but hey!! i cant help i live all the way in freaking aussie!!! WHAT??? you guys are calling it a day??? my heart has officially broken into a million pieces!! when i lived in south africa and your songs came on 5fm my friends and i used to jump up and down and sing so loud (and probably really out of tune) to your songs!! you guys were and will be like my fave south african band forever! and ill make sure these aussies will hear a bit of what true music and fun sounds like! love you guys forever!!
i wanna say a song of urs infront of my calss but i need the exact lyrics so if u guys can send them to me that would be great i wanna say "good Life" cuz its an awesome song. i know most of it but i wanna be 100% correct so if u guys could do that id love u forever
hey kids, hevent seen yall for a while.xceot the afro man...i got the pleasure of seeing him every day for 5 days on bloem...in the dining hall...fun fun!you guys doing cape town any time soon?one last time??cleo
Every now and then, a band will come along, a band so ground-breaking, so unbelievably handsome, so technically proficient, that people stop dead in their tracks and ask themselves, "Are these mortals, or some manner of celestial beings?" Unfortunately for The Finkelstiens, they are not such a band. In fact, the only question ever asked about them is: "Arent they finished yet?"
Building their, um, stellar reputation on their live shows, The Finkelstiens combine their questionable music with energetic live performances, hoping that the more they roll around on the floor, the less people will actually examine their musicianship. With lead guitarist Wang exchanging snappy banter with bassist Worm, the performances often come off as impromptu comedy skits intermingled with the odd song here and there, the operative word being odd. The band is rounded off by Chompa on drums. Chompa doesnt talk much - he just spends all his time in his garden shed, muttering to himself.
The Finkelstiens have just released their third studio album, entitled "The Finkelstiens Vs. Rock 'N Roll". The release includes "Good Life", the theme song from the Crazy Monkey movie, "Straight Outta Benoni", which reached number 2 on 5Fm's Top 40. The song, that is. Not the movie. How could a movie reach number 2 on radio?? Honestly. Anyway, the band's current single on the radio waves is "Rock 'N Roll", which reached number 1 on, uh, well, the track listing of the album. Its the first song, so technically it reached number 1, right? Right.
Having rocked the Coca-Cola Colab Massive Mix in Centurion, Durban and Cape Town, along with international greats such as Metallica, The Rasmus and Simple Plan, The Finkelstiens are currently preparing to tour the country once again to promote their new album. The bands previous two albums elicited a number of radio-bothering singles, including: "QQ Me", "Fragile", "Scattered Memories" and Find It's You". Those songs are generally accepted as the greatest songs ever written.
Nominated two years running for the Kelloggs Kids Star In U Awards, the band appeals on a wide scale to a younger audience. Their popularity was confirmed in 2005 when they won the Kelloggs Kids Star In U award for Best Punk Rock Band. And as for the SAMA Awards...well, well, well, well!!! They've never been nominated.
Other accolades that The Finkelstiens notched up in 2005 include: playing at Cosmopolitan;s 21st birthday bash; performing at the Channel O Awards; and opening for international act The Offspring.
The band tours the country extensively and their constant contact with their fans is confirmed with their videos being among the most requested on DStv channels Go and MK89. Granted, all the requests are that the videos be taken OFF air, but thats still a request, technically.
In 2005, The Finkelstiens embarked on four very well received national tours, including: The Powerzone Roadshow, The Rocktober Tour, The Go! Summer Tour; and Koula's Campus Classics Tour. And, uh, the National Pork Products Awareness Tour, sponsored by Uncle Jeffrey's House of Pork. So thats five tours.
We have some quotes from reliable industry sources about the band, and their new album:
"They're so, so good. They should be the biggest band on earth. "
