The history of the No-No Boys began at the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, Colorado. Band members Kristy, Derrick and Julia (originally from Hawaii) had played music together in the annual luau band at UNC in 1996. Realizing that their tastes and love for music were similar, Kristy and Julia began writing music together in late 1999. A name was decided upon and The No-No Boys were born.
In the summer of 2000, TNNB were offered the chance to make a CD with a new record label, Island Fire Productions, in Hawaii. Excited, the band relocated to Honolulu in September to take advantage of this opportunity. In November of 2001, TNNB's efforts were finally available publicly with the release of "Unexpected Turbulence"; the first professional recording made by the band.
The band's second album, "hipNOtherapy", was released in June 2005. Warmly received by college radio station KTUH, various tracks can be heard during weekly programing. After a brief hiatus, TNNB once again find themselves back in action after adding Rob to the drummer position in early March 2008.
The future looks bright for The No-No Boys as they continue to showcase their sound around the island while working on a new album!
Buy hipNOtherapy HERE!
Look for his special performances at The 808 Scene Zine's Recycle Zine Show at Ong King on July 24th and at On Stage on July 25th with Kit Dylan and Friends of Adam. On the 24th, Frank Bressi, Katie Whitman, and Shawn Davenport will put on an exclusive performance of a mash up of songs by The Chilling Details (NJ) and Whitport (HI).
Aloha friend. Stratus Blue will be opening for Friends of Adam at Onstage Drinks and Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Avenue this Friday, July 10th. We play 6 to 9 p.m. Friends of Adam plays 9 till whenever.
We also play Sunday, July 12th at Tropics (in the Farmer's Market across from Ward Center). Stratus Blue plays from 9:30 to 10:30 followed by Cease Fire.
Last minute show Saturday night at The Spot!! Come see the Zine's Katie Whitman & Shawn Davenport in their new band, D. Whitport. Check out Eddie 8 Dynamite's bassist, Pierce, in his solo project. Plus awesome bands Crooked Halo and A Deafening Silence! Rappers ro@re-T & biggumZ will spit some of their songs to finish off the night. ALL AGES!