Mars - vocals + guitar,
Jackie Duncan - bass,
Patrick Ben - drums
Influences
Link Wray, Dick Dale, The MC5, The Gun Club, Television, Magazine, Elvis, Prince, The Cramps, The Viletones, New Bomb Turks, The Who, TSOL, Samhain, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Al Pacino, Jean-Luc Godard, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Jean Paul Sartre, Baudelaire...
Sounds Like
The Damned, Suede, Iggy Pop, Johnny Thunders, Placebo, Pulp, Wire, Violent Femmes, Richard Hell
Turkish legend goes that a prince named Farhad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When Farhad learned that Shirin had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself - riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. It's said that a scarlet tulip sprang up from each droplet of his blood, giving the red tulip the meaning "perfect love." Whereas the name "Tina" is directly related to a higher power.
Jump ahead thousands of years to 2008, we find three heartsick travellers (2 from Toronto and 1 from Paris) united in NYC to form a rock band called "Tulips for Tina" who are on a mission to breathe life into NYC bars with sounds inspired by Johnny Thunders, The Gun Club and even early Jane's Addiction. Die J! Mars on vocals/guitar (ex-Rise NYC), Jackie Duncan on bass (ex-Martha & the Muffins), and Patrick Ben on drums (Erocktica), this fashionista trio sonically makes you want to jitterbug, check your mascara and straighten your tie all at the same time. Chic yet savage!
Tulips for Tina's music is a cross between Brit-rock (Manic Street Preechers/Oasis), Brian Eno-glam and Goth-inspired rockabilly (The Damned), giving them their own New York sound which separates them from the other locals. They just tore the roof off of two of NYC's hottest parties, Robot Rock + NC17 the first week of April! Catch this band while they're on fire!
"Rocks! Reminds me of The Damned!" - DJ Bastard (NC-17/Happy Ending Tuesdays) (NYC);
"a cross between Iggy Pop and Suede" - Alex English, promoter for GBH (NYC)
Hey hunnie, guess what!!! The much anticipated Music Video for my hit single "Bad Girl" is finally done! Watch it now at www.youtube.com/cherylmartinez and let me know what you think! I appreciate the luv & comments;-)
And don't forget i'm offering a FREE download of the Bad Girl song at www.cherylmartinez.com/fanclub for a limited time only! Tell your friends to go cop that joint, and feel free to add the song & post the video on your page!
Hey hunnie, if you or any of your friends want to be in my music video for my new single "Bad Girl" just fill out the casting form at www. cherylmartinez. com/casting. html We are shooting it in NYC on April 19th and we need male/female dancers, models, extras, makeup artists, hair stylists, a behind the scenes photographer, & MORE!
What's up hun! Just stoppin by ur pg to fill u in with the latest!... Like ur default btw;-) So I updated my Big Apple Dancers pg, do you like our new design? You know you are always invited to our calendar autograph parties, so save the next date: March 12th-Pop Lounge-NY NY! ..
CHECK OUT MY INTERNATIONAL TV SEGMENT THAT JUST AIRED IN EUROPE! "CheRyl's LIFE as a Hip-Hop Video STAR!"
Hola Hunni, what's new w/u? If your going to be in NY on Feb 27th come see me live on the Late Night with Johnny P Show! I am also going to be giving away FREE Autographed Calendars! Leave me a comment w/your full name & email and i'll get u a free ticket to the show;-)
I also have some HOTT new items in my online store if you or anyone you know might be interested. Visit www. cherylmartinez. com/store. html to get your own Video Model Portfolio, Autographed CD, Autographed Poster, Internet Marketing for the Entertainment Industry, Posing Secrets, Acting Guide, Music Marketing, Sonic Producer, Music Business Package, & MORE!
Check out my NEW Single for the NEW Year "I'M ON THE RISE!" If 2009 is going to be your year to rise to the top, leave the past in the past, and fullfill your goals & dreams, then this song is for you!!!:-)
Listen to it on my pg, let me know what you think, & ADD it to your pg if ur feelin it! And because I love my friendz & fans sooo much my RINGTONES are alwayzzz FREE!!!;-)
We are FINALLY coming your way on the Metal In America Tour 2008 featuring Stephen Pearcy (Ratt) and Britny Fox. Tour dates are on our profile! Hope to see you there!!!
5 old school fools would love to see some heads in brooklyn.
15 years in the basement. classic studio duo ala hall n' oates & dark throne brought to life for the first time w/ ass tearing full band. feat. members of satanicide and shat.
AWESOME!!!Thank you for the friendship & showing Swirl the love Tulips For Tina!!! Much continued success to you. Check out our Fred Coury & Carlos Cavazo produced tunes and feel free to give us your feedback :-). All opinions are welcome. Hope to see you soon ;-) Welcome on board the Swirl train! SPREAD THE WORD! (i.e. add a Swirl song to your profile, just let us know which one you chose; request songs on internet and FM radio; shoot out bulletins to your friends to check out Swirl) With YOU on our team WE can..t lose, Swirl
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