Waltz N Black is a four piece
Rock/Funk band from Central Coast, New South Wales. They started in 2006 when Lead
guitarist Matt Stalgis began a new group with bassist, Josh O’Brien, both ex
members of “The Juicers.” During the first 5 to 6 months Matt and Josh spent
time writing and composing while they searched for a drummer. This was a drawn
out process, finding the “Perfect” drummer for Waltz N Black, but luck was with
them, Matt’s Father mentioned drummer Grant Molloy. After one jam it was
apparent that Grant was that drummer. Their final missing link was to find a
new and notable vocalist.
Over
the next few months they tried several vocalists, then, Grant rang Vocalist,
Sean Thomson, who sung for a local band named “left undecided.” Lucky for Waltz
N Black, Sean’s band had ended a few months before this and Sean was looking to
join another local act. After the band members were appointed it was then that they chose Waltz
N Black as their band name, a random choice that was inspired from a track Since late 2007 Interstate work has been priority, recently performing at gigs in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, while also performing at local N.S.W venues. Waltz N Black drew ongoing response from fans calling for an Album, as well as gaining a new-found popularity at International level which has only been enhanced by their stable placement on the myspace charts with 3,000+ plays per day at their myspace site.
Having reached
Number 1 International myspace Funk Chart
Number 1 Australian myspace funk chart
Number 1 Australian myspace other genre chart
Number 2 Australian myspace Rock Chart
Number 4 International myspace other genre Chart
Number 2 Australian myspace all genres chart
Number 12 International myspace Rock Chart
Number 63 International myspace outright
Number 1 Funk Charts – mp3.com.au
All chart positions are dated September 2008, and correct at time of print.
Finishing their recording for 13 track debut album in Melbourne June 2008,
with launch tour planned to start in September 2008, New South Wales, then, Victoria,
South Australia and Queensland. The Album titled “Fat Cats” is an album that has remained the core
of who Waltz N Black are, and that is, an energetic act. If you hear it on the album, you will hear it live.
An album with drive and dynamics, from one song to the next, a spirited and riff filled album.
From song to song, vocally, the
presence of a chameleon graces the stage, Sean’s vocals alternate and shift
with such color and vibrancy. Pop slap sounds of the Bass Guitar that
partition rock and Funk, to provide rhythm undertones that grace fans with
funky sounds. Lead Guitar riffs that call to attention the Rock basis that make
a band come to life, while also meeting the bass to compliment that true funky
feel. Drums in Waltz N Black are crisp and punchy; solid beats with fancy
fills, just where needed. Waltz n Black cater to solid and committed live
performance that relate to people and is for the people. Waltz N Black remains
a people’s band with their attention continually on the most significant of high
end entertainment.
Past, upcoming and future live performances
August 2007 – Sea FM Battle of the
Bands – N.S.W (Runners up)
31st
December 2007
– New years eve performance – Wisemans Ferry Area, N.S.W
Jan
19th 2008 – Grand Wyong Hotel – Wyong, N.S.W
Feb
22nd 2008 – The basement Hotel – A.C.T, 10.30pm, headline.
Feb
23rd 2008 – Rose Cottage – A.C.T – Private Booking.
April
16th 2008 – Featured article in Express Advocate – N.S.W
April
20th 2008 – Bateau Bay Hotel – N.S.W, headline
April
26th 2008 – Grand Wyong Hotel – N.S.W
May
17th 2008 – Private Booking – N.S.W central Coast
June
12th 2008 – 3pm – Radio interview on Casey 3ser FM
with Hyacinth Godfrey
June
12th 2008 – 5pm – Channel 31 ‘1700’ TV appearance, Melbourne
June
12th 2008 – 7.00pm – Cartel, live performance, Melbourne
June 12th 2008 – 12.00am
– Esplanade Hotel Headline, St Kilda, Vic.
June 13 to June 17 – Album
Recording, photo shoot and artwork, Studio 52, Melbourne
June
15th 2008 – Cartel, live performance, Melbourne.
July
3rd 2008 – 7.45 pm – Boom Crash Opera support. Woodport Inn. Erina. N.S.W
July
4th 2008 – 10.30pm – Freeway Hotel, Artarmon, N.S.W
July
5th 2008 – 8.15pm – British India support. Woodport Inn. Erina, N.S.W
July
18th 2008 – 8.30pm. Sea FM Band Comp. Halekulani
Bowling Club. N.S.W
August
23rd 2008 – Content agreement signed for radio airplay in Japan.
August
30th 2008 – Chilli Lounge, Wyong NSW
September 6 – Sonar – Luna Park, N.S.W
September 11 – Beachcomber Hotel –
Toukley, N.S.W
October 25 2008 - Private Function, N.S.W
October 31, 2008 - Sirens Nightclub, Terrigal.
www.myspace.com/waltznblack
For all Waltz N Black contact and
information
Sarah Pearce
MMAPP Band Management and Promotion
Manager to Waltz N Black
Email: bandmanagement@mmapp.com.au
Mobile: 0433 686 785
Alex Birnie
MMAPP Band Management and Promotion
Marketing Manager
Email: marketing@mmapp.com.au
PH: MMAPP 24/7
(03) 9799 0224
MMAPP
P.O Box 475
Hampton Park
Vic, Aust
3976