These Four Walls
Bio
These Four Walls came together over four years ago when guitarist Gray Vickers placed an advertisement online with the title 'Singer Wanted'.
When Waihi-based singer Steve Gibb responded to the ad and came to Auckland for an audition, everything fell into place. The musical connection between Gray and Steve would be the driving force behind the band's upcoming success.
And success wouldn't be far away. Wasting no time, the band threw themselves into rehearsals and months later they were rewarded, winning the Battle Of The Bands North Shore Final - a feat considering this was only their third live performance.
Live performance would form the central focus of These Four Walls rise in the NZ music scene. Over the next 3 years the band played over 200 live shows, establishing themselves as one of Auckland's hardest working and most popular live acts. The level of energy and quality of performance at each show set the benchmark for the following one, transforming the group into a well-oiled touring machine.
Over the coming years the band would continue to impress live in Auckland and throughout the North Island. Meanwhile, Gray and Steve developed their songwriting skills, diversifying their sound, as well as cementing the band's current line-up, which features Chris Treeby on bass guitar and Gray's brother
Brad Vickers on the Drums.
In 2006 their more refined rock sound was noticed by NZ on Air, who awarded them the first of two New Recording Artist grants for the song 'Walk Away'. When the song was released in February 2007 it received regular rotation on The RockFM, KiwiFM, C4 and Juice TV - something almost unheard of for an unsigned band. In 2008 Walk Away was ranked No. 965 on The RockFM’s Rock 1000 countdown - The only unsigned band to make the list.
Following up Walk Away, These Four Walls released their second NZ on Air funded single Under 'The Shadows'. This song marked the band's debut on The EdgeFM and also won the EA Amplify competition 2007 (Electronic Arts.)
Presently, the band are preparing to release their third single and music video, 'Fly Home', to radio and television, while working on pre-production for their upcoming debut album.
The singles 'Fly Home' and 'Under The Shadows' are available for download from Amplifier.
Band Members:
Steve Gibb (vocals, guitar)
Gray Vickers (guitar)
Brad Vickers (drums)
Christopher Treeby (bass)
Links
Upcoming Gigs
Releases
Year: 2009
Type: Album
Year: 2007
Type: EP
Genres
Location
- Auckland
Best Chart Placings
- Down Falls An Empire
#22 on Top 40 Albums
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muzic.net.nz Admin  Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 4230 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
Special pre-sale offer for debut album for These Four Walls Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 6:41 pm The debut album for These Four Walls 'Down Falls An Empire' is due for nationwide release through Universal Music NZ/Isaac Promotions on September 14 and they have a special pre-sale offer set up through www.amplifier.co.nz whereby the first 500 pre-orders will receive a signed, limited edition copy of the album, delivered to them on the release date. The pre-purchase portal is http://www.downfallsanempire.com/ |
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muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 4230 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
These Four Walls Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:38 pm THESE FOUR WALLS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM ‘DOWN FALLS AN EMPIRE’ MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER The wait is over for fans of Auckland’s THESE FOUR WALLS, as the band release their debut album Down Falls An Empire on Monday 14 September. The musical chemistry and song writing talents of guitarist Gray Vickers and vocalist Steve Gibb are undeniable, and have come together to create a bold, artistic statement from the band. Down Falls An Empire is musically diverse in its rock sensibilities, yet thematically consistent, taking the listener on a journey and presenting itself as a single piece of art as opposed to just a collection of songs. Ambitious for a debut album, the songs range in style from powerful guitar-driven anthems to melodic and beautiful passages, but thoughout the band retain their individuality and identity. THESE FOUR WALLS began pre-production for Down Falls An Empire in January with Chris Van De Geer (Stellar*, Solstate, Revolver) and commenced recording in May of this year with both Chris and producer/engineer Andrew Buckton (The D4, Steriogram, Midnight Youth). The foundations of the band began in 2007 with their first single ‘Walk Away’. The track gradually built momentum on commercial radio, breaking into the NZ Top 40, and featured on The Rock’s Top 30 for 12 weeks. In 2008, ‘Walk Away’ was featured in The Rock’s ‘Rock 1000 Countdown’ as the only song by an unsigned artist. The band’s next single releases, ‘Under The Shadows’ and ‘Fly Home’ were equally successful, also both breaking into the Top 40 Chart. Current single ‘Sweet December’ is already making an impact on radio stations nationwide and set to follow suit of its predecessors. THESE FOUR WALLS have been in high demand, and rightfully so. The band’s tight, heavy and energetic live performances have caught the attention of hundreds of music fans everywhere, leading the band being selected to showcase their new material at the Big Sound 09 music industry summit - one of the most respected and fastest growing music business events in the Asia Pacific region - in Brisbane later this month. THESE FOUR WALLS are also lined up to support international acts The Airbourne Toxic Event in Brisbane, plus Karnivool in Auckland in September. An extensive national tour is also scheduled later this year leading into a busy festival circuit over summer. www.myspace.com/these4walls |
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Guitarodactyl
 Joined: 28/03/08 Posts: 5 Location: Auckland View Profile |
These Four Walls Album Announcement Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:01 pm The dates have been confirmed for the long-awaited debut album from These Four Walls. Tracking for the as-yet-untitled album will begin in May at York St Studios with production being shared between two of New Zealands finest in the Rock genre, Andrew Buckton (The D4, Steriogram, Midnight Youth) and Chris Van De Geer (Stellar*, Solstate, Revolver.) The band are working towards an August 09 release, with distribution being handled by Isaac Promotions. To follow the progress of the album, check online at www.thesefourwallsband.com and read the regularly updated blog section. |
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| Guitarodactyl
Joined: 28/03/08 Posts: 5 Location: Auckland View Profile |
New Single Released : FLY HOME Posted: Wed Sep 3, 2008 3:25 pm The new These Four Walls single FLY HOME is released nationwide this week to radio and television stations. The song has already been picking up significant airplay on Northland's The Zone FM. It was even No. 2 on their Top 40 Rock Countdown last week. The song has also been officially released as a digital download from http://www.amplifier.co.nz/default,36448.sm - the cong is No. 1 on the Rock Chart after just two weeks, which is frickin amazing. You can purchase the track here for just $1.99. FLY HOME is available EXCLUSIVELY through www.amplifier.co.nz which means if you want a copy of the song, you'll have to buy it from here. It's not available in hard-copy at this stage, and won't be relased as such for some time. Hope you all enjoy it.  |
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muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 4230 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
These Four Walls EP Release Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:22 pm  |
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| nzaussiegirl
Joined: 14/01/05 Posts: 22 Location: Auckland View Profile |
The Walls Fall Down... Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:55 pm Statement made earlier today by Gray Vickers from These Four Walls to thier myspace supporters: These Four Walls wishes to advise that the band has broken up to allow individual members to pursue new ventures. The band would like to thank all supporters, fellow musicians and people in the music industry for their outstanding support and encouragement over the last 15 months. It is a sad loss for the local NZ music scene - These Four Walls are an exceptional group of musicians and we wish nothing but all the best on thier seperate musical ventures... This message was edited by nzaussiegirl on Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:59 pm. |
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| darren
Joined: 06/08/03 Posts: 187 Location: Auckland View Profile |
These Four Walls + Brutally Frank + Svelte + Dead for a Day Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:01 pm Kings Arms France Street from 7.30PM October 26th $7.00 Waged $5.00 Unwaged First band on at 8.ooPM |
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