Biography

Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1997, Tenpenny Joke have built a huge following after years of stellar live performances and successful independent releases. Their music has been featured as the soundtrack to various surf/skate DVDs and is aired regularly on Australian radio, while their music videos ‘She’, ‘Sirens’, ‘Even Harbour’ & ‘Sense’ have frequently been seen on Australian TV. In 2005 the band released their debut album, ‘Ambush On All Sides.’ Recorded at one of Australia’s top studios, the album features 15 killer tracks and has been receiving an excellent local and international response. Fiercely original while recalling elements of Zeppelin, Floyd, Alice In Chains, Sabbath, Tool & various rock greats, it offers something for everyone with a taste for powerful melodic rock. Currently the band are touring heavily locally and overseas to promote the album, while writing songs for the next release. * Website: www.tenpennyjoke.com * Contact: Alan Quigg (manager) aqentertainment@optusnet.com.au * Contact the band: tenpennyjoke@optusnet.com.au * Album engineered/Produced by Matt Voigt/Brian Rimmer at Sing Sing Studios (www.singsing.com.au)