The Clappers
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The Clappers are a Melbourne
-based rock band
that were active from 2000-2004. The band consisted of Daniel Cookson (drums
), Michael Birleson (guitar
and vocals
), Amanda Molloy (bass
) and Kenton Molloy (guitar, vocals and blues harp
) and are recognizable through their fuzz tone bass and heavy stomping rhythm.
The Clappers were a popular live act throughout Melbourne’s pub scene early in the new millennium due to their 'wild' stage presence which at times included guitars strummed with broken arms and atop of other band member's shoulders.
The band appeared on two compilation CD's 'Longneck Vol 2' (a Sixpack records compilation) and 'The Lobotomy Sessions' (a PBS 106.7FM
compilation CD), compiled by prolific radio present Kev Lobotomy.
The band also performed a 'Live to Air' set during the Shock Treatment program on PBS 106.7FM
, were interviewed on Muscle Souls (PBS FM) and the SYN FM breakfast show.
The Clappers appeared in print with reviews in Beat Magazine and in the 3RRR
Trip magazine.
During their existence The Clappers played at venues including The Corner Hotel, Revolver, The Tote, and were regularly on the bill at the Pony Bar.
They also shared the stage with notable acts at the time including, The Spazzys, The Sailors, The Specimens, The Cant's, The Twits and The Meanies
.
Members of The Clappers are now in bands The TimeZones and Duck Duck Chop
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
-based rock band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
that were active from 2000-2004. The band consisted of Daniel Cookson (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
), Michael Birleson (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
), Amanda Molloy (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) and Kenton Molloy (guitar, vocals and blues harp
Blues harp
The Richter-tuned harmonica, or 10-hole harmonica or blues harp , is the most widely known type of harmonica...
) and are recognizable through their fuzz tone bass and heavy stomping rhythm.
The Clappers were a popular live act throughout Melbourne’s pub scene early in the new millennium due to their 'wild' stage presence which at times included guitars strummed with broken arms and atop of other band member's shoulders.
The band appeared on two compilation CD's 'Longneck Vol 2' (a Sixpack records compilation) and 'The Lobotomy Sessions' (a PBS 106.7FM
PBS 106.7FM
PBS 106.7FM , also known as the Progressive Broadcasting Service, is a co-operatively owned community radio station in Melbourne, Australia, that broadcasts on 106.7FM, Digital radio and online...
compilation CD), compiled by prolific radio present Kev Lobotomy.
The band also performed a 'Live to Air' set during the Shock Treatment program on PBS 106.7FM
PBS 106.7FM
PBS 106.7FM , also known as the Progressive Broadcasting Service, is a co-operatively owned community radio station in Melbourne, Australia, that broadcasts on 106.7FM, Digital radio and online...
, were interviewed on Muscle Souls (PBS FM) and the SYN FM breakfast show.
The Clappers appeared in print with reviews in Beat Magazine and in the 3RRR
3RRR
3RRR is a popular Australian community radio station, based in Melbourne. It is the largest per capita subscribed radio station in the world....
Trip magazine.
During their existence The Clappers played at venues including The Corner Hotel, Revolver, The Tote, and were regularly on the bill at the Pony Bar.
They also shared the stage with notable acts at the time including, The Spazzys, The Sailors, The Specimens, The Cant's, The Twits and The Meanies
The Meanies
The Meanies are an indie Australian punk rock band, formed in 1989. The current band members include Link Meanie , Ringo Meanie and Wally Meanie . The Meanies had a hiatus in the mid-late 1990s, but began performing again in 1998...
.
Members of The Clappers are now in bands The TimeZones and Duck Duck Chop