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Candy Band

Punk Rock Children's Music from Detroit

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Candy Band was formed in 2003 by Detroit rock veteran Paula Messner (Motor Dolls, Vertical Pillows). Paula grabbed 3 stay-at-home mom friends from her local YWCA and set to work revolutionizing childrens' music. The band has recorded 3 CDs : Candy Band, More Candy, and Lollipunk, and played shows ranging from school assemblies, to neighborhood bars, to the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.

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Member Since: 11/6/2005
Band Website: candyband.com
Band Members: Daniela "Skittles" Burckhardt - vocals Paula "Almond Joy" Messner - guitar Anita "Kit Kat" Kelly- bass Tammy "Starburst" Ristau - drums
Influences: Wimpy children's music inspired us to create something for kids that really rocks! We have diverse tastes but are all major punk & rock fans. Some bands we like - Ramones, Iggy Pop, Weezer, White Stripes, Green Day, Dirtbombs, Black Sabbath
Sounds Like: Music folks who have written about us say we sound like the Ramones, the Clash, Joan Jett, one even mentioned Metallica!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Back from Lollapalooza!!!

Well, we survived Lollapalooza.  The Kidza stage was the place to be, as Ben Harper, Patti Smith, Perry Farrell and My Morning Jacket did little solo acoustic performances.  We even got to m...
Posted by Candy Band on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:28:00 PST

I can't keep up!!!

For anyone that is reading this - I cannot post on 2 blogs.  Currently, if you are interested in what we are doing - please check our regular website www.candyband.com and check the news section....
Posted by Candy Band on Sun, 20 May 2007 05:30:00 PST

Our newest (and 4th) CD is here!!

Hello kids - the newest Candy Band CD has finally arrived.  You can purchase it at www.candyband.com in the store section.  Play it LOUD!! xoxo A.Joy...
Posted by Candy Band on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:34:00 PST

New CD in the works!!

I am very excited to announce that we are currently working on our 4th CD - it rocks!!!  We are shooting to release either by the end of this year or early next year.  The cover will be VERY...
Posted by Candy Band on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:56:00 PST

Ready to Serve

On Thursday, April 16, from 6pm-8pm, members of the Candy Band and the Mydols will try their hand at waitressing at Lily's Seafood in downtown Royal Oak.  Tips to benefit the YMCA's healthy kids ...
Posted by Candy Band on Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:59:00 PST

LaSalette Show Cancelled

We are sorry to have to cancel our LaSallette show.  Last Tuesday, we had one band member suffer a bad fall she is still recovering from, and another suffer a death in the family.  We do not...
Posted by Candy Band on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 03:48:00 PST

Winter News

We are working on lots of cool new songs for our next album: "Simon Says", "ABC", and my favorite, a bike song written by Almond Joy.  We'll be testing them out at upcoming shows so come see us! ...
Posted by Candy Band on Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:43:00 PST

E-MAIL US! at [email protected]

Please note our correct e-mail address [email protected]. We've been lying low the last couple of weeks due to health problems.  But now we're back and ready to rock 2 private shows this week.&n...
Posted by Candy Band on Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:29:00 PST

Hello Candy Fans

Candy Band is working on a ton of new music, including an xmas single we'll be recording tomorrow.  Stay tuned.. Kit Kat
Posted by Candy Band on Tue, 08 Nov 2005 04:23:00 PST