The Fisticuffs
The Fisticuffs are a south Chicago suburbs-based Irish folk rock band. Formed in 2005, the band currently consists of Bobby Baldwin (vocals, acoustic guitar), Dave Beneventi (mandolin), Steve Baldwin (washboard), Brandon Simmons (bass), Tony Dellorto (drums), Arcadia Kust (fiddle), and Sean Moriarty (electric guitar).
History
The band formed in 2005, and released their debut album, "Bruised but Not Beaten," on March 17th, 2006.
In Spring 2006, Jake Oostema and Ian Sutherland left the band on good terms. Sutherland left to pursue his other band, The Glowing Magnets. Sean Moriarty joined in Fall 2006 to take over his guitar duties.
In December 2006, Ian Tully also left the band on good terms.
Future plans
The Fisticuffs are currently in the process of playing shows at venues in the Chicago area. They are writing new material, and recording for their next album is scheduled to start sometime in 2007.
Discography
Studio albums
Year |
Title |
Label |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2005 |
The Fisticuffs Demo |
Independent |
Six-song demo |
2006 |
Bruised but Not Beaten |
Independent |
Released March 17th, 2006 |