The Pistons Title

The Pistons Band

The Pistons

The Pistons are a Canterbury based 4 piece band available for Pubs, Clubs, Small Cafes / Bars, Private Functions and Weddings (great for themed functions).
For bookings contact Sandy 027 4344470

Bio


The core of The Pistons music is Rockabilly and Alt Country, although with the addition of Sandy Inglis' multi instrumentalism their band repertoire extends to Rock’n Roll, Irish and Americana. The Pistons formed several years ago, originally as a three piece featuring Upright Bass, Guitar and drums, but then expanded to include Pedal Steel. Over this time The Pistons have been well received at Christchurch Venues such as The Richmond Club, Woolston Sports Bar, New Brighton Rockabilly Car Show, and Country Pub's such asThe Colgate Tavern, The Famous Grouse, The Crate and Barrell and The Sheffield. The line up of members is currently Sandy Inglis on Vocals, Pedal Steel, Mando, Guitar, and Harmonica: Aart Kuiper on Guitar and Vocals: John Surfield on Electric Bass and Vocals, Roger Savage Drums and Vocals:
Roger is a very experienced drummer.
Sandy, Roger and Aart have a wide experience in playing music ranging from Blues, Jazz, Rock’n Roll and Country to Covers on the Christchurch dance, club and Pub scene. --->


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News

Announcing our new drummer: Roger Savage, formerly of 'ReBoot'.
John Surfield is now our permenant Bass Player(also from 'Reboot').
Had a great night back at the Miller Bar, the crowd were fantastic. lots of reminicing of the old days of playing there.

 

 


Gig Guide

 

2024

 

Saturday 9th November - Ashburton Club MSA 7 - 11pm

Links

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Domestic/Commercial HVAC Controls and IT Development

Quotes

"It's 'feel good' music.
It feels good when you play it,
It feels good when you sing it,
and it feels good when you listen to it" (Carl Perkins)

Piston

A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar mechanisms. (wikipedia)

It is also a cool dude who plays in a realy hot band!!!


Ameripolitan

Ameripolitan is a genre of contemporary original music encompassing four prominent subcategories: Western swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly and outlaw. Championed by Austin-based singer Dale Watson, the ameripolitan genre was established for contemporary artists upholding traditional roots-influenced musical formats to distinguish themselves from the formats produced by the mainstream country pop music industry

(wikipedia)