Birds of Tin Page

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Peter Loveday in Birds of Tin Birds of Tin were an interesting part of the Brisbane Punk scene which developed in the late 1970's and early 1980's. They played at every major venue at one time or another.
An unusual feature of their sound was the use of acoustic percussion instruments as well as the regular rock instruments.
After this band finally wound up, the members went on to play in several other projects.
Peter Loveday went to the UK with his new band Antic Frantic for a few years. He now lives in Spain where he still performs. He's toured Brisbane in 2004 and 2007.
Michael Elliott has performed with many bands in Brisbane in the years since.
Same Both Sides cover

Members & Instruments

Peter Loveday: guitar, vocals
Michael Elliott: bass
Keryn Henry: drums
Tony Hayes: percussion

Gigs

Like many other bands, Birds of Tin often appeared at private functions in hired halls in order to get around the limits of Brisbane's Hotel venues.

Some of the most memorable were at AHEPA Hall (now the West End Migrant Centre).

They accompanied The Go Betweens at a couple of gigs.

Discography

Cassette Tapes

Same Both Sides released December 1981
Includes: Slothy Tank, Think of the Future, Rain Drops, Day at the Beach

References

Books

Know Your Product
Institute of Modern Art Exhibition 11-27 September 1986
Curated by Ross Harley

Out Of The Unknown: Brisbane Bands 1976-1988
A Time Off Publication, 1988
by Doug Hutson and Gavin Sawford

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Information provided by David Macpherson
Brisbane, Australia