
The Susans were an alternative pop band in the 90's based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Known for their quirky lyrics and political leaning they gathered a following from live gigging
and the release of their "it's their view" EP.
The Susans dGARE.wix.com New Zealand Band
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THE SUSANS - the story
1992
Band formed in late 1992, original band members
Pat McIntosh: Vocals, Keyboards, Piano
Michelle Bennett: Vocals, Guitar
Mandy Carrington: Drums
Shella Liley: Vocals, Bass
1993
First Gig January - the Women's Varitey Show '93 which celebrated Woman's sufferage.
Supported Annie Crummer
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1994
Teresa SHARMAN-RICHARDS (TD) joins the band as Manager
Three track demo tape recorded at the Stomach
"Blue Lipstick recorded at the Stomach Palmerston North for complimation CD of local talent, released on "Land of Zeal" Album 1994
Played Mountain Rock Festival February
"Siren House" recorded at the Stomach, released on complimation CD of Palmerston North bands to Student Radio throughout NZ.
Shar Neale joins band as producer, and foh
Steve Grant replaces Michelle Bennett on Guitar duties.
played Strawberry Fields Festival Raglan
1995
Gigged - Supported Hello Sailor, meet sound engineer Paul Streekstra and teamed up to record a EP.
Shella Liley leaves the band before recording commences and session bass players Sam Atkens and Tony Lumsden are brought into the studio for Bass duties.
"It's their View" 4 track CD recorded at York Street Studios Auckland December 1995.
1996
Steve Grant leaves the band
April 1st, "It's their view released to radio.
'it's their view" video by Greg Page released.
1997
"it's their view" makes Kiwi Hit Disk No. 24
King of Kings released in Canada with Algorhythm label.
Mandy Carrington leaves the band
December, Pat McIntosh goes back into York St Studios to record a full length album as solo artist dGARE.
2015
March - It's their view re released with video
April - Tall Poppies re released with video for 100th ANZAC Commemorations.
songs
king of kings
it's their view
tall poppies
it's their view reprise
Nostradamus
Blue Lipstick
Border Wars
Illusions
Immersion
It's their View
Gracies Song
KIng of Kings
Natalies Toaster
Nostradamus
Reflections
Shadowland
Shadzes of Grey
Siren House
Superficial
Tall Poppies
Unconditional Love
Was it spoken?




