Bonded by a history of playing together in North Shore bands, Rob, Kris, & Ants frequently ended jam sessions at their local pub on Wed nights, singerless & broke. When they placed an ad at the Rockshop the last thing they expected was a loud mouth blonde from West AK to rock up. Having got past her Avondale accent, frequently late entry to band practices, & dislike for 4/4 timing, the boys took a punt & decided she could stay.The Rickshaws spent much of late 06 through to 07 writing, reocording and gigging as much as possilble.The band released a 5 song demo/ep in late 07.While the train wreck of influences & ideas seemed daunting at first, the group have written non-stop since meeting & have navigated their way through styles, incorporating funk, punk, pop, & good old rock & roll.
Soon after they recieved a NZ on air Grant to make a single and a video.After the New years hangover the band jumped into York Street studios to record 'So Free' with Chaz Rabble producing and recording.2008 will see The Rickshaws make a video, record and write more songs, make a video and do as much as gigging as possible. The Rickshaws would also like to welcome new guitarist Reuben to the band.See you at the next show.Peace!
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