When was the band started?
-The Fisticuffs formed in 2005, right after a couple of us got out of high school and wanted to start a celtic punk band. -Our first song was a union fight song called "Scab", which still gets dusted off on very rare occasions.
Who writes your songs?
-Our singer Bob writes all of the lyrics, and the music is collaborated
on by the rest of us. Usually a beat or riff is presented, and then the
rest of us build our parts off of that.
Who/what do you get inspiration from?
-Our inspiration comes from a little bit of Jameson Irish Whiskey, mixed with everyone's personal musical tastes.
How will you get noticed?
-When it comes to getting our
name out there, we do everything we can to play out as often, and as far
out as possible. We have done multiple trips out to the east coast,
playing everywhere we can from New York to Florida.
Who would you someday love to play with?
-We would love eventually play with the Street Dogs. They are definitely a band favorite.
What is your goal for the band?
-Our goal is playing as loud and as fast as we can, for anyone who will listen, until they won't listen anymore.
The Fisticuffs have played several big venues including The Bottom Lounge, The Beat Kitchen, Reggie's, Champ's Rock Room, and The Subterranean. With a very high quality Irish sound, they are very easy to like. The music has that iconic Irish punk sound. Great guitar, awesome fiddle, catchy drum beats, killer bass, and the perfect blend of both beautiful and growling lyrics.
They have three independent studio albums.
-Bruised But Not Beaten (2006)
-Neatly Stumblin' (2008)
-You'll Not Take Me Alive (2011)
Normally, I pick out a few songs to recommend, but with this band it was an impossible task. I love every single song I heard. They are all perfect!
My blood line is seeped in Irish tradition, so I'm very naturally drawn to this genre, but history aside, who doesn't like to go drink a tall Guinness and listen to some seriously wicked tunes? The Fisticuffs are a perfect choice for those who do!!! They are definitely one that I've added to my "I've got to see them live" list, and so should you, but until then, follow the links and check out what they bring to the table! It will have you rocking out in the shower, in your car, cooking dinner, or at the bar! Wicked fun music!!
Bobby Baldwin - Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
Dave Beneventi - Mandolin/Backing Vocals
Tony Dellorto - Drums/Backing Vocals
Arcadia Kust - Fiddle/Backing Vocals
Sean Moriarty - Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Neil Farrell - Bass
You can also find their stuff on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon!! Check 'em out!!
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