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Kristy - Vocals, Guitar, Flute
Julia - Vocals, Keyboard
Drums - Rob
Derrick - Bass
| More than you'd ever want to know! Our Roots.. The history of the No-No Boys began at the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, Colorado. Band members Kristy and Derrick had played music together previously in the annual luau band at UNC in 1995. In 1996 Julia joined the luau band, and later, the three members began playing together on a sporadic basis. Realizing that their tastes and love for music were similar, Kristy and Julia began writing music together in late 1999 and soon after recruited Derrick for occasional jam sessions. Shortly after this, Christian joined the group, rounding out the band lineup. A name was decided upon and The No-No Boys were born. Initially, the band played at house parties, but eventually ventured out to play at area bars in Greeley. In the summer of 2000, TNNB were offered the chance to make a CD with a new record label, Island Fire Productions, in Hawaii. Excited, the band relocated to Honolulu in September to take advantage of this opportunity. It was a turbulent first year for the young band, full of both negative and positive experiences, which included a change in the lineup. After answering an ad in a local paper, Dwight joined the band in August of 2001, filling the drummer position. In November, TNNB's efforts were finally available publicly with the release of "Unexpected Turbulence"; the first professional recording made by the band. The band's second album, "hipNOtherapy", was released in June 2005. Warmly received by college radio station KTUH, various tracks can be heard during weekly programing. It was also about this time that Dwight moved to Florida to get hitched and start anew. After months of searching, Joaquin (who recently arrived to Oahu from Guam), was invited to play with the band in October 2005. Joaquin played with TNNB until November of 2007 at which time he returned home. After a brief hiatus, TNNB once again find themselves back in action after adding Rob to the drummer position in early March 2008. The future looks bright for The No-No Boys as they thrill audiences with their unique blend of island, rock, and reggae! |
