GIRL.COM.AU - 'STARS OF TOMORROW' SERIESMeet the cheeky guys from CUTAWAY. Formed three years ago, they are a three-piece original rock band based in Newcastle in New South Wales. They have released one EP to date titled "Out of Order" and have played support to a number of established bands like Machine Gun Felatio, The Screaming Jets and Lotel, even securing a television appearance on the popular show Ground Zero.
Remember the name Cutaway and where you read about them first!
BAND MEMBER #1:
Name: Ryan Hornby - Vocals/GuitarStage Name: Do Bee
Age: 20
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Music Genre: Nu-metal, Alternative
When did you realise that music was your passion? I realised before I was born!
List three musical influences: Silverchair, Deftones & Hi-5
How many years have you been in this band? 3 years.
Do you write your own material? Yeah I write about my dislikes of the human race.
Have you found the Internet to be helpful/useful in fast-tracking your music career? Yes.
In following your dream, who has helped you along the way? Mum, dad, Matt and Chris.
Is there anything you wish you could change about the music industry? I wish there were more venues for original bands to play at.
What advice can you offer to other budding young artists? Take lots of BB Berocca's!
Where do you envision yourself in 5 years time? Creating inspiring music.
Where can people purchase/listen to your music? They can visit our site at
http://www.geocities.com/cutawayliveGIRL'S 60 SECOND QUIZ
Full Name: Ryan C. Hornby
Nickname(s): Do Bee
Star Sign: Capricorn
Fave Food: Milo
Fave Film: Physical Graffiti
Fave Actor: Hercules
Fave Animal: Dog
Describe Yourself In 3 Words: I like milo!
Best Feature: 2nd row of my hairline
Worst Feature: My nose hair!
Person You Would Most Like To Meet: Hercules
Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, singing
First Job: Dressed as a fictional character
The Best Advice Given To You: Never give up
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: Petrol in my car
If you were a cartoon character, which one would you be? Papa Smurf
If you were told you had a minute to live, what would you do? Drink a glass of milo.
BAND MEMBER #2:
Name: Mathew Iuliano - DrumsStage Name: Pattie
Age: 17
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Music Genre: Alternative, melodic heavy stuff!
When did you realise that music was your passion? When I was 3 years old.
List three musical influences: There are too many influences to list!
How many years have you been in this band? 3 years.
Do you write your own material? We do but I play the drums so you'll have to ask old mate Ryan.
Have you found the Internet to be helpful/useful in fast-tracking your music career? It certainly helps but so does snail mail.
In following your dream, who has helped you along the way? Mum, dad, my band mates and other friends.
Is there anything you wish you could change about the music industry? They really need to build more venues for original bands and also if you have any type of talent, you should be given the chance to have a go.
What advice can you offer to other budding young artists? Keep on keeping on brother.
Where do you envision yourself in 5 years time? Hopefully playing in the next Woodstock Festival and every big festival around - bring it on!
Where can people purchase/listen to your music? They can visit our site at
http://www.geocities.com/cutawayliveGIRL'S 60 SECOND QUIZ
Full Name: Mathew Joseph Iuliano
Nickname(s): Pattie
Star Sign: Virgo
Fave Food: I eat anything!
Fave Film: Night At the Roxberry & Hercules Returns
Fave Actor: Hercules
Fave Animal: Dogs, monkeys
Describe Yourself In 3 Words: Absolute Love Bug
Best Feature: Nothing
Worst Feature: My butt
Person You Would Most Like To Meet: Chino from the Deftones
Hobbies/Interests: Drums, music
First Job: Fish & Chip Shop
A Talent You Wish You Had: I wish I were beautiful
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: My car and my toy monkey
If you were a cartoon character, which one would you be? Fred Flinstone
If you were told you had a minute to live, what would you do? Try and listen to every musical influence all at once.
BAND MEMBER #3:
Name: Chris Hornby - BassStage Name: N/A
Age: 25
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Music Genre: Nu-Metal, Alternative
When did you realise that music was your passion? I was on the stage before I was born.
List three musical influences: Silverchair, Sunk Loto, Something for Kate
How many years have you been in this band? 3 years.
Do you write your own material? Yeah but Ryan does all the writing.
Have you found the Internet to be helpful/useful in fast-tracking your music career? Yes certainly, we have made many good contacts and it's been good to receive instant replies.
In following your dream, who has helped you along the way? Mum, dad, Mat, Ryan and my beautiful girlfriend Stacey.
Is there anything you wish you could change about the music industry? There is a need for more live venues!
What advice can you offer to other budding young artists? Never Give Up!
Where do you envision yourself in 5 years time? At the Summer Festivals.
Where can people purchase/listen to your music? They can visit our site at
http://www.geocities.com/cutawayliveGIRL'S 60 SECOND QUIZ
Full Name: Chris A. Hornby
Nickname(s): N/A
Star Sign: Libra
Fave Food: Pizza
Fave Film: Jerry Macguire
Fave Actor: Tom Hanks
Fave Animal: Tiger, Maltese Terrier Dog
Describe Yourself In 3 Words: Fantastic, fantastic, and fantastic
Best Feature: My contact lenses
Worst Feature: My left eye
Person You Would Most Like To Meet: The Queen
Hobbies/Interests: Music, cricket, watching rugby league
First Job: Dressed as a fictional character
A Talent You Wish You Had: I wish I could cook
The Best Advice Given To You: Never play across the line (cricket term)
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: Money, sense of humour
If you were a cartoon character, which one would you be? Tigger
If you were told you had a minute to live, what would you do? Die from shock!
- Annemarie Failla
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