Cherry’s Gemstones was an alt-rock, psychedelic band formed in Wellington in 2003. The band, fronted by Hannah Simpson on vocals and guitar, gained popularity in the local music scene and performed at various venues and festivals. They played alongside acts like Dead Vicious, Cortina, and Hell Fucken Rumble. In 2004, Cherry’s Gemstones had a song included on the compilation album “Stop The Bypass” and also performed at its CD release event. The band toured the South Island with Melbourne experimental psych band Go Genre Everything in 2006 and released their album “Love In The Dreamscape Matrix Reality” in November 2006. Cherry’s Gemstones disbanded in 2008.
| Origin | Wellington |
| Genre | rock, psychedelic |
| Years Active | 2003-2008 |
| Associated Acts | Cortina, Hell Fucken Rumble |
| Past Members | Hannah Simpson (vocals, guitar) Benny Benstone/ Ben Payne (drums) Chippi Gemstone (drums) CJ Gemstone (violin, backing vocals) |
Releases
| Title | Date | Label | Type | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop The Bypass | 2004 | compilation | CD | |
| Love In The Dreamscape Matrix Reality | 2006, Nov 11 | EP | DL |
Timeline
2003
2003, July 19, 205 Hanson St
2003, October 24-26, Punkfest
2003, December 19, Valve
2004
2004, May 6, The Cross
2004, July 2, Valve
2004, August, Stop The Bypass
2004, August 7, Thistle Hall
2005
2005, May 20, Bodega
2006
2006, May 11, Hot Mama’s (Mot)
Go Genre Everything, Cherry’s Gemstones
2006, May 12, Wunderbar
Go Genre Everything, Cherry’s Gemstones, Pitstop Nymphos
2006, May 13, Arc Cafe
Go Genre Everything, Cherry’s Gemstones, Operation Rolling Thunder
2006, November 11, Love In The Dreamscape Matrix
2007
2007, July 13, The Adelaide (?)
Public Toilet Ltd. Cherry’s Gemstones, Heavy Turkey, Mola Mola, Seacruiser, Plankton plus Dilslick. Fishstock
2008
2008, March 27-29, Bodega
2008, December 8, Bodega
Adam Smith Assassination, Heavy Turkey, Cherry’s Gemstones, mr sterile Assembly.
