Irish brothers Mark and Shay Ponsonby come from a long family line of professional musicians going back four generations. They relocated to Australia in 2000, and after years performing in cover bands both in Ireland and Australia they put together an all-original line-up featuring the talents of bassist Robin Nelson and drummer Ben Wordsworth. In May 2003 they added a fifth member, Gary Day on Hammond and keys. In the 12 months since the inception of The Pennyblack Band they have recorded 2 EPs (new EP due for release in July 2003, first EP run of 500 sold out completely), filmed 2 DVDs, supported major Australian acts including Motor Ace, Taxiride, Diesel, You Am I, Dave McCormack, Speedstar; have upcoming tours in place with The Superjesus and Taxiride, and have travelled to the Northern Territory and Great Keppel Island for gigs. |