The Humming Birds
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JUN
09
2023
Chester, United Kingdom
Telford's Warehouse
I Was There
MAY
25
2023
Paris 17 Batignolles-Monceau, France
Jazz Club Étoile
I Was There
NOV
26
2022
福岡市, 日本
ROOMS
I Was There
SEP
24
2022
その他, 日本
ライブカフェ・ダルセーニョ
I Was There
MAY
28
2022
Chester, United Kingdom
Capenhurst Sports Club
I Was There
DEC
03
2021
Lake Wales, FL
Orange Blossom Revue
I Was There
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September 27th 2017
Outstanding - singing, musicianship, songwriting... They put it all together for an amazing performance. Very tasty!
St Petersburg, FL@Hideaway Cafe
About The Humming Birds
Although criminally unknown outside of their native Australia, the Hummingbirds' dreamy boy-girl harmonies and refreshing jangle-pop sound positioned them among the brightest bands of their era. The group formed in 1986 from the remnants of the short-lived Bug Eyed Monsters, and originally comprised singer/guitarist Simon Holmes, bassist John Boyce and drummer Mark Temple; vocalist/guitarist Alannah Russack signed on a short time later, and after signing to the indie label Phantom, the group debuted in mid-1987 with the single "Alimony." Boyce soon departed, and with the subsequent addition of singer/bassist Robyn St. Clare, the classic Hummingbirds lineup was in place. After three more 1988 singles -- "Everything You Said," "Swim to Shore" and "Hindsight" -- the band signed to the rooART label, and with noted producer Mitch Easter entered the studio to record their 1989 debut LP, the superb loveBUZZ. When the album became a hit down under, it was licensed for U.S. release by the Polygram label; however, despite excellent reviews, the LP stiffed, and the Hummingbirds' career suffered seemingly irreparable damage. Despite strained relations with rooART, they forged on, with drummer Shane Melder taking over for Temple; after another LP, 1992's Va Va Voom (released solely in Australia), the Hummingbirds moved on to the tiny indie IV Recordings. After two final 1993 EPs, Gone and Tail, the group disbanded in December of that year; Holmes later joined the band Fragile.
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Genres:
Australian, International
Band Members:
Richard Smith-Backing DrumsBacking Vocals, Mic Kountis-GuitarBacking Vocals, Ryan Lewis-Bass, Jay Davies-VocalsGuitar, Matty Brougham-Rhythm Guitar
Hometown:
Liverpool, United Kingdom
No upcoming shows
Send a request to The Humming Birds to play in your city
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Similar Artists On Tour
Live Photos of The Humming Birds
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concerts and tour dates
Past
JUN
09
2023
Chester, United Kingdom
Telford's Warehouse
I Was There
MAY
25
2023
Paris 17 Batignolles-Monceau, France
Jazz Club Étoile
I Was There
NOV
26
2022
福岡市, 日本
ROOMS
I Was There
SEP
24
2022
その他, 日本
ライブカフェ・ダルセーニョ
I Was There
MAY
28
2022
Chester, United Kingdom
Capenhurst Sports Club
I Was There
DEC
03
2021
Lake Wales, FL
Orange Blossom Revue
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
September 27th 2017
Outstanding - singing, musicianship, songwriting... They put it all together for an amazing performance. Very tasty!
St Petersburg, FL@Hideaway Cafe
About The Humming Birds
Although criminally unknown outside of their native Australia, the Hummingbirds' dreamy boy-girl harmonies and refreshing jangle-pop sound positioned them among the brightest bands of their era. The group formed in 1986 from the remnants of the short-lived Bug Eyed Monsters, and originally comprised singer/guitarist Simon Holmes, bassist John Boyce and drummer Mark Temple; vocalist/guitarist Alannah Russack signed on a short time later, and after signing to the indie label Phantom, the group debuted in mid-1987 with the single "Alimony." Boyce soon departed, and with the subsequent addition of singer/bassist Robyn St. Clare, the classic Hummingbirds lineup was in place. After three more 1988 singles -- "Everything You Said," "Swim to Shore" and "Hindsight" -- the band signed to the rooART label, and with noted producer Mitch Easter entered the studio to record their 1989 debut LP, the superb loveBUZZ. When the album became a hit down under, it was licensed for U.S. release by the Polygram label; however, despite excellent reviews, the LP stiffed, and the Hummingbirds' career suffered seemingly irreparable damage. Despite strained relations with rooART, they forged on, with drummer Shane Melder taking over for Temple; after another LP, 1992's Va Va Voom (released solely in Australia), the Hummingbirds moved on to the tiny indie IV Recordings. After two final 1993 EPs, Gone and Tail, the group disbanded in December of that year; Holmes later joined the band Fragile.
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Genres:
Australian, International
Band Members:
Richard Smith-Backing DrumsBacking Vocals, Mic Kountis-GuitarBacking Vocals, Ryan Lewis-Bass, Jay Davies-VocalsGuitar, Matty Brougham-Rhythm Guitar
Hometown:
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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