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| The lead track from their independent debut EP, '']'', was selected for "the coolest rock track in the world today" on the syndicated rock show '']'', and is as of December 2006 still a popular track on his ] channel of the same name. The band started playing at several high profile music festivals in 2005 including the ], ], ] and ] festivals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=3858 | title = The Flairz: Artist Profile | accessdate = 2006-12-22 | date = ] | publisher = Australian Music Online }}</ref> ], ] was the time they received most of their first press in the ] when they played the ] music conference in ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.sxsw.com/music/showcases/band/4100.html | title = SXSW 2006 Showcasing Artists | accessdate = 2006-12-22 | date = ] | publisher = ] }}</ref> To date, The Flairz have received airplay on commercial and community radio across Australia, and have received broadcasting on ]. | The lead track from their independent debut EP, '']'', was selected for "the coolest rock track in the world today" on the syndicated rock show '']'', and is as of December 2006 still a popular track on his ] channel of the same name. The band started playing at several high profile music festivals in 2005 including the ], ], ] and ] festivals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=3858 | title = The Flairz: Artist Profile | accessdate = 2006-12-22 | date = ] | publisher = Australian Music Online }}</ref> ], ] was the time they received most of their first press in the ] when they played the ] music conference in ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.sxsw.com/music/showcases/band/4100.html | title = SXSW 2006 Showcasing Artists | accessdate = 2006-12-22 | date = ] | publisher = ] }}</ref> To date, The Flairz have received airplay on commercial and community radio across Australia, and have received broadcasting on ]. | ||
| In late 2006 the band introduced new band member Georgia Wilkinson Derums who currently plays bass guitar for the band. | In late 2006 the band introduced new band member Georgia Wilkinson Derums who currently plays bass guitar for the band.<ref>{{cite news |title = Great Scott: Flairz support tribute to AC/DC legend |url = http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=25&ContentID=21948 |publisher = '']'' |date = ] |accessdate = 2008-01-21 }}</ref> | ||
| In 2007, the band released their second EP, '']'', which featured Dean Oliver on Bass. Sales and airplay of this record have been well received on '']'', '']'', ]] and radio stations around the country. | In 2007, the band released their second EP, '']'', which featured Dean Oliver on Bass. Sales and airplay of this record have been well received on '']'', '']'', ]] and radio stations around the country. | ||
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| * John Mariani |
* John Mariani – guitar and vocals | ||
| * Scarlett Stevens |
* Scarlett Stevens – drums and vocals | ||
| * Dion Mariani |
* Dion Mariani – guitar and vocals | ||
| * Georgia Wilkinson Derums |
* Georgia Wilkinson Derums – bass | ||
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| * John's father and Dion's uncle is Dom Mariani of ], ], ], ]<ref></ref> |
* John's father and Dion's uncle is Dom Mariani of ], ], ], ].<ref></ref> | ||
| * Scarlett is the daughter of Phil Stevens, founder of ] and manager of ], ] & ]<ref></ref> |
* Scarlett is the daughter of Phil Stevens, founder of ] and manager of ], ] & ].<ref></ref> | ||
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The Flairz are a garage rock band from Perth, Western Australia.
History
All three founding members were 10 years old and already writing their own songs when they started to get their first press in 2003. The band won an award in September 2004 for WAM Song of the Year for their song "Sidewalk Surfer". The lead track from their independent debut EP, Rock and Roll Ain't Evil, was selected for "the coolest rock track in the world today" on the syndicated rock show Little Steven's Underground Garage, and is as of December 2006 still a popular track on his Sirius Satellite Radio channel of the same name. The band started playing at several high profile music festivals in 2005 including the St Kilda Festival, Come Together Music Festival, Big Day Out and Rock-It festivals. March, 2006 was the time they received most of their first press in the United States when they played the South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas. To date, The Flairz have received airplay on commercial and community radio across Australia, and have received broadcasting on Triple J.
In late 2006 the band introduced new band member Georgia Wilkinson Derums who currently plays bass guitar for the band.
In 2007, the band released their second EP, Bullseye, which featured Dean Oliver on Bass. Sales and airplay of this record have been well received on Rage, Video Hits, Channel and radio stations around the country.
Members
The band consists of:
- John Mariani – guitar and vocals
- Scarlett Stevens – drums and vocals
- Dion Mariani – guitar and vocals
- Georgia Wilkinson Derums – bass
Discography
Rock and Roll Ain't Evil
The Flairz released their first EP Rock and Roll Ain't Evil on November 15, 2004. The EP was released by Lefroy Records through MGM Distribution.
Track listing
- "Rock And Roll Ain't Evil"
- "Black Fox"
- "Rockin On"
- "Sidewalk Surfer"
Bullseye
Bullseye is the second EP released by The Flairz through Lefroy Records and MGM Distribution. It was released on February 3, 2007.
Track listing
- "Bullseye"
- "How I Live"
- "Speaker Box"
- "Dead Eyed Dan"
Trivia
- John's father and Dion's uncle is Dom Mariani of The Stems, The Someloves, DM3, Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp.
- Scarlett is the daughter of Phil Stevens, founder of Jarrah Records and manager of John Butler Trio, The Waifs & Little Birdy.
References
- "WAM Song of the Year". Western Australian Music Industry Association. 2004. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "The Flairz: Artist Profile". Australian Music Online. 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "SXSW 2006 Showcasing Artists". South by Southwest. 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Great Scott: Flairz support tribute to AC/DC legend". The West Australian. 2007-02-22. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Daily Telegraph - Kathy McCabe
- Daily Telegraph - Kathy McCabe
