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The Fisticuffs
Origin Chicago, USA
Genres Irish punk, Irish folk
Years active2005–present
LabelsIndependent (2005–present)
MembersBobby Baldwin
Dave Beneventi
Neal Farrell
Tony Dellorto
Arcadia Kust
Sean Moriarty
Website web.archive.org/web/20151117082417/http://thefisticuffs.com/

The Fisticuffs are an Irish punk rock band hailing from the south side of Chicago. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Bob Baldwin (vocals, harmonica), Dave Beneventi (mandolin), Neal Farrell (bass), Tony Dellorto (drums), Arcadia Kust (fiddle), and Sean Moriarty (electric guitar).

History

The line-up of musicians has changed over the years, but founding members Tony Dellorto, Bob Baldwin and Dave Beneventi have remained the same. Arcadia Kust, fiddle, joined the band in late 2005, Sean Moriarty, guitar, joined in fall 2006 and Neal Farrell, bass, joined in 2009.

The Fisticuffs released their debut album, Bruised But Not Beaten, on March 17, 2006. The second album, Neatly Stumblin', was released in March 2008. You'll Not Take Us Alive, the band’s third full-length release, was released on February 1, 2011.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Label Notes
2005 The Fisticuffs Demo Independent Six-song demo
2006 Bruised but Not Beaten Independent Released March 17, 2006
2008 Neatly Stumblin' Independent Released March 2008
2011 You'll Not Take Us Alive Independent Released February 1, 2011

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