In late 1984 a young Chris Doheny caught a tram in the early hours of the morning from Richmond to Melbourne University to begin shooting a music video for the bands first single. EMI Records had only just signed the band the previous month and eager to start off with a bang had hired Film maker Carl Steinberg an experienced and creative director from the ABC. Carl arranged with the University to close off their heritage listed underground car park where he planned to shoot most of the clip.
The single Fools Way (penned by Chris) was scheduled for release in February 1985.
And so began the roller coaster ride that was Geisha. Through success' and failure and success yet again, not withstanding the many changes of band members through the decades. Chris has returned time and time again to take the band on new adventures.
2015 will see some shows around Australia with a rebooted line up of super talented musicians. Chris will front the band as bass man and lead vocalist. Chris' oldest son Jimmy Doheny on lead guitar and BV's, Brad Hodge on drums and BV's and Alby Stefani on Keys, acoustic guitar and BV's. Alby has been part of Geisha since 2006. The first show will be a warm up at the SS&A Club in Albury on Friday 13th March 2015.
Chris' record label Diamond Dog Records will re-issue the debut album digitally and on CD and it will be available to purchase at shows and online.
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So sorry I can't be there to help to celebrate Chris I wish I could come home and be there. You are going to be amazing have a great gig xo
ReplyDeleteI wish I had made the gig last year it would have been amazing
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