Indie pop band Sea Stories was one of a number of promising Melbourne bands that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s that also included, amongst others, The Glory Box, Ripe, Helvelln, Autohaze, The Fauves, The Killjoys, The Hollowmen and Pray TV. The band released the mini album 'To Light the Home Fires' on Rampant Records in 1987 with the lineup of Simon Honisett (vocals, guitar), Penny Hewson (vocals, guitar, viola, piano) Jeremy Honisett (bass) and Jonathan Williamson (drums). After the release of the album Robyn Clarke replaced Williamson on drums.
They followed it up with the 12-inch EP 'Secret World' in 1988. The band then released the album 'Miller's Pond' in 1990. This album was also released in the US and Japan. 'Wide Eyed and Dreaming' followed in 1991 with the band adding Michael Hepworth on cello and organ. This album was also released in the US and Japan. In 1991 the band was nominated for ''Best New Talent'' at the ARIA Awards. In 1993 the band released the 'Junior' EP on Polydor.
They followed it up with the 12-inch EP 'Secret World' in 1988. The band then released the album 'Miller's Pond' in 1990. This album was also released in the US and Japan. 'Wide Eyed and Dreaming' followed in 1991 with the band adding Michael Hepworth on cello and organ. This album was also released in the US and Japan. In 1991 the band was nominated for ''Best New Talent'' at the ARIA Awards. In 1993 the band released the 'Junior' EP on Polydor.
In March 1993 the band played a month-long residency of Wednesday nights at the Evelyn Hotel in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. In April, they started another month-long residency of Wednesday nights at the Punters Club Hotel, located across the road from the Evelyn. These dates were announced as being some of their last shows. A final farewell show was held on the 14th of May at the Central Club Hotel, Richmond.
Members
Simon Honisett (vocals, guitar), Penny Hewson (vocals, guitar, mandolin, viola, harmonica, piano, organ), Jeremy Honisett (bass), Jonathan Williamson (drums), Robyn Clark (drums), Michael Hepworth (cello, organ), Nick Wilson (drums)
SINGLES
''They Still Stand / For 1000 Years'' 1990 I.R.S.
''Gone For Sure / Wasted Everything / Here She Comes Now'' 1991 I.R.S.
Members
Simon Honisett (vocals, guitar), Penny Hewson (vocals, guitar, mandolin, viola, harmonica, piano, organ), Jeremy Honisett (bass), Jonathan Williamson (drums), Robyn Clark (drums), Michael Hepworth (cello, organ), Nick Wilson (drums)
''They Still Stand / For 1000 Years'' 1990 I.R.S.
''Gone For Sure / Wasted Everything / Here She Comes Now'' 1991 I.R.S.
EPs
'Secret World' 1988 Rampant
'Wonderful Things' 1991 I.R.S.
'Junior EP' 1992
'To Light The Home Fires' 1987 Rampant
'Miller's Pond' 1990 I.R.S.
'Wide Eyed And Dreaming' 1991 I.R.S.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Stories_%28band%29
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