Thomas Coffey - vocals + guitar Benjamin Trower - drums Simon Tester - lead guitar Joe Yardley-Vaise - bass
Influences
Muse, Pearl Jam, Fervid, Crowded House, Weta, Gramsci, Days of the New, Nirvana,Oasis, Our Lady Peace, 1" shy of Jeremy,Thirsty Merc, Spin Doctors, Foo Fighters, Breaking Benjamin,Damien Rice, Robbie Williams, Shihad, Jimmy Eat World, U2... & YOU TOO!!!
A huge THANKS to all those who helped us take out 1st place in Canterbury for KFC's band competition "Sounds From Your Hometown". Your support in the form of each daily vote was hugely appreciated.
Band Bio:
Since forming on the first day of spring 2007, five piece KIWI pop/rockers The Steve Parr Slide have lifted the lid off all expectations and stirred an air of anticipation.
The Steve Parr Slide demonstrate that they are without a doubt "a force to be reckoned with!"
Drawing on personal experiences to create jubilant anthems encoded with surprisingly honest truths, the passionate voice and lyrics of Thomas Coffey The Steve Parr Slide hope to etch their fervour in the hearts of their audience.
'Sale of the Century' fans and eighties game show aficionados everywhere... "Let’s go shopping!"
Christchurch Press Review: 23rd May 2008, by Vicki Anderson
Steve Parr Slide: Christchurch four-piece rock outfit Steve Parr Slide can be heard at AL’s Bar tonight. The group is led by former solo artist Thomas Coffey, who has previously released material as a singer/songwriter in the David Gray mould. The Steve Parr Slide embraces broad influences such as Pearl Jam, Muse, Crowded House, Damian Rice and Shihad in its sound. The band was recently voted into first place intheCanterbury heat of the KFC Sounds From Your Hometown competition. The other band members are Simon Tester (guitar/vocals/harp), Anton Dalmau (bass/vocals) and Ben Trower (drums).
22nd April 2008 - Email Reference from Steve Parr ("Sale of the Century" gameshow host)
"Thomas
Lisa from the Star Times forwarded your message on to me.
Thank you for your kind words about my days in New Zealand Television.
I am absolutely stoked that my name lives on in the 21st century in the form of your band name. I have checked out your ‘myspace’ page and other links and I can tell you that I am very impressed with your sound. I have 2 teenagers aged 15 and 18, and so am kept up with the latest music, whether I like it or not. And I like your music. It shows obvious talent and musical maturity. You have not only my endorsement, but, my admiration...
...I wish you all the best with the band and the music.
I feel that You, Benjamin, Anton and Simon will go far.
Good Luck. ”
Steve Parr
Dux de Lux Dec '07 (2nd ever gig)
Hey yo, We're coming up to Christchurch next weekend to play a couple of shows with Intergracia from Wellington. On Friday 10th of July we'll be playing at Zebedees with Intergracia & Awakened Inferno then on Saturday we'll be playing at Al's Bar with Intergracia & Dissolution. Hope to see you there! Cheers Osmium
Hey lads. How are things? Looks like you guys have been doing really well since we spoke last at your first gig with us back at the Yellow Cross. We are getting stuck into the original stuff now too, so I would be interested to hear what you think of the tracks we have recorded. Rock on guys! Cheers, Dave.
hey thomas & co, just stopped by to say hi 'cause I'm cleaning out my myspace... saw you came 1st in the homegrown competition, congrats, that's awesome! how's it all going? my album's out now, and we have the album launch in wellington on the 10th of may... hopefully we'll make it back down your way at some point and we can do a gig together! if you ever come to wellington, give me a shout! I have a new guitarist now which is cool too, takes the pressure of my amateur guitaring a bit :~) I'm rambling a bit because it's late, I've given up on sleep because our neighbour has decided its a good time to play really loud really irritating music! argh! talk soon, charlette
Is that mr coffee as in the imaginary one? Steve Parr is my uncle, He will be chuffed you named your band after him. How long? remember music is fun. you cant make money in this shithole. if your not doin it for the fun, go to uk or oz. peace. you have the talent my man.
