ORIGINS: Sydney, NSW
GENRE:
YEARS ACTIVE: 2001-2002
MEMBERS:
- Rhys Lewis (Vocals, Guitar)
- Kieran (Guitar)
- Kieran (Bass)
- Camilo Bustamante (Sax)
- Jimmy C - Drums (2001)
- Curt Hannagan - Drums (2002)
RELEASES:
- Demo (2001)
SUMMARY: Straight Edge Junkies was a shortlived band formed while the members were in high school. The band played a few shows, mostly all-ages, before breaking up due to band members becoming disinterested.
SHOWS:
- PCYC, Rockdale - unknown date, 2001
- Club Burnout, Great Western Bar, Penrith - 2nd February, 2002
- Castle Hill Community Centre, Castle Hill - 12th April, 2002
ORAL HISTORY:
RHYS: It was just a few people at school that were into punk and ska. We had a few lineup changes before things solidified. I "sung" and that was a terrible idea. Our first show was at Rockdale PCYC in 2001... we took it super seriously (haha) and rehearsed a lot in advance! It was a lot of fun with a good crowd but I do believe somebody stole the cash. Highlights involved driving the wrong way up a one-way street somewhere
and being constantly shocked by the microphone. But seriously, the first
show was the most memorable because it was the first show I ever
played. Such a thrill!
Rhys Lewis (Vocals, Guitar), Noise Levels correspondence, 2024
RHYS: We tried making a recording once in somebody's bedroom - mattress against the door type stuff. But it sounded downright hideous and if anything exists out there it should be handled with caution.
Rhys Lewis (Vocals, Guitar), Noise Levels correspondence, 2024
RELATED BANDS: Kampei, These Last Words, Chrisolyte
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