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Itu & The Joy Stars

Do the right thing for the right reasons!

About Me

Born in Fiji in the South Pacific Itu grew up in PNG and rural & South Coast regions of NSW Australia. Against this ever changing backdrop she has created her own unique style of songwriting. It's music for those who don't mind a little substance for the soul and a hopeful spin on the human condition. Now based in Sydney Itu has been showcasing her work to packed venues across the inner city including music festivals across the country, constantly honing her craft as a singer/songwriter. ITU'S NEW ALBUM "LOVE & LIGHT" is now available through CD Baby!
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/10/2006
Band Website: itumusic.com
Band Members: THE JOY STARS are - Itu Taito - lead vox & guitar, Steve Short - bass & bv's, Brian Campeau - electrics Michael Siczynski - drums Claire Wyndham - guest backing vox www.vinetreerecords.com
Influences: All photo's posted in association with site were taken by David MacCullagh (Dave Mac of Shot by Dave).
Sounds Like:

Record Label: VINE TREE RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Excelsior, Surry Hills Weds 21st May 2008!

Howdy folks! Itu & The JoyStars are playing tonight!!! tonight!! tonight!! at the EXCELSIOR HOTEL 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills (Weds 21st May) with special guests REFLECTOR and Janine Emerson....
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Wed, 21 May 2008 05:31:00 PST

First show for 2008 @ The Basement - 21st April!

Itu & The JoyStars are playing THE BASEMENT 21st April 2008! It’s funny how the moment I decide to stop chasing this crazy roller coaster of a ride called the music industry ... big gig...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:21:00 PST

Not really feeling it - no gigs for a while ...

Just letting you know I'm taking an extended break and have cancelled my upcoming gigs. Apologies for any inconvenience. It's nothing major just not feeling the love for it as I used to so I'm taking...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:14:00 PST

WANNA BE A JOY STAR IN 2008?

In 2008 I will only be doing band shows. As a result I am looking for a permanent Joy-Star line up. If you like my sound and would like to join the band I'm looking for a drummer/percussionist and k...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:52:00 PST

RAMBUNCTIOUS!

Just want to say a huge THANKS to everyone who came along to my Weds Nites in September residency at the Excelsior Hotel in Glebe. It's been a rambunctiously fun month playing with some amazing muso's...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:55:00 PST

60 Days of Clarity!

Ohk just have to blog this. As of 12 midnite tonight, I have officially completed 60 days of zero alcohol consumption!  There was no real reason other than to see if I could abstain given the reg...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:59:00 PST

When the company of strangers gets you by...

Since starting this whole music thing a few years ago, one great benefit I've discovered is how many good people I get to meet and work with through the music. Often I've found myself playing in far a...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:08:00 PST

ALBUM MP3 TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYPLAY!

Hey folks you can now download 'Love & Light' from Payplay for the bargain basement price of $0.88c a track! So head on over there and get cracking, hit the link below http://...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:49:00 PST

Chivalry is not dead!

Last week I celebrated my Birthday Week! and what a brilliant week it was. I hung out with close friends and family and did loads of neat things from attending an Austcare Cocktail Party at the Westin...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Fri, 25 May 2007 12:14:00 PST

Buy - 'You're Out' Single HGR Vol 1

You can buy Itu & Van Sereno's single 'You're Out' at www.myspace.com/homegrownroots or you can buy the whole compilation CD through all good record stores and online, for more details&...
Posted by Itu & The Joy Stars on Tue, 08 May 2007 09:45:00 PST