Stowaways
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Stowaways are a Portuguese
band
from Matosinhos
, formed in 2001. The band is made up of Nuno Sousa (vocals and guitar); Pedro Gonçalves (guitar); João Carujo, (drums)and Sérgio Seabra (bass). Fred on keyboards and João Covita on the accordion are more recent additions.
In 2002 Stowaways were the winner of the 8th edition of the Termómetro Unplugged competition. They then went on to record "Amputated Leg" which was produced by Joe Fossard. This song then featured in the “Pop Up Songs 2002” compilation, launched by Metrodiscos. They also took part in the bl007 compilation, released in 2003 by the independent label Bor Land, with the song "We Love Our Guns". In November 2003 they released a split 2CD with fellow artist Alla Polacca through Bor Land, showcasing 8 songs, two of which were produced by Mário Barreiros
Stowaways has been playing in various places all over the country, notably the festival Super Bock Super Rock
in 2002, where they featured as part of the 'Super New Bands' stage, the Vilar de Mouros Festival
(2002 and 2004), “Festival do Tejo” and Paredes de Coura Festival
. More recently Stowaways were part of the line-up for the Carviçais Rock Festival in 2003. In September 2002 Stowaways appeared on the Festival 'PLAY' which commemorated another anniversary of the television show “Curto-circuito” which was broadcast live on cable television. And in 2003 they took part in a project with Loto
which resulted in a live performance on Antena 3.
Recording for their second album 'HuntClub' began in March 2005 and was completed in January 2006. This was produced by Stowaways and edited by Stowaways and Nelson Carvalho. It was overseen by Nelson Carvalho in MB Studios, and edited by the Transformadores in October 2006.
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from Matosinhos
Matosinhos
Matosinhos Municipality is located in Porto District, Portugal. The main city is Matosinhos. It is bordered to the south by the city of Porto and lies within the Greater Porto subregion. The municipality has a population of 168,451 in 10 parishes. Many people have recently moved from the...
, formed in 2001. The band is made up of Nuno Sousa (vocals and guitar); Pedro Gonçalves (guitar); João Carujo, (drums)and Sérgio Seabra (bass). Fred on keyboards and João Covita on the accordion are more recent additions.
In 2002 Stowaways were the winner of the 8th edition of the Termómetro Unplugged competition. They then went on to record "Amputated Leg" which was produced by Joe Fossard. This song then featured in the “Pop Up Songs 2002” compilation, launched by Metrodiscos. They also took part in the bl007 compilation, released in 2003 by the independent label Bor Land, with the song "We Love Our Guns". In November 2003 they released a split 2CD with fellow artist Alla Polacca through Bor Land, showcasing 8 songs, two of which were produced by Mário Barreiros
Stowaways has been playing in various places all over the country, notably the festival Super Bock Super Rock
Super Bock Super Rock
Super Bock Super Rock is a rock festival in Portugal, created in 1994.It has become one of the biggest festivals in the country, luring many rock and metal fans....
in 2002, where they featured as part of the 'Super New Bands' stage, the Vilar de Mouros Festival
Vilar de Mouros Festival
Vilar de Mouros Festival is the oldest rock festival in Portugal. It is organised yearly near Caminha in Vilar de Mouros, northwestern Portugal.-1971:Main acts:* Pop Five Music Inc.* Psico* José Cid e o Quarteto 1111* Sindikato* Celos* Pentagono...
(2002 and 2004), “Festival do Tejo” and Paredes de Coura Festival
Paredes de Coura Festival
Paredes de Coura Festival is a rock festival that is held every year in August at Praia do Tabuão in Paredes de Coura, Portugal. It is one of the three largest music summer festivals in Portugal, together with Sudoeste Festival and Optimus Alive. The first edition was held in 1993...
. More recently Stowaways were part of the line-up for the Carviçais Rock Festival in 2003. In September 2002 Stowaways appeared on the Festival 'PLAY' which commemorated another anniversary of the television show “Curto-circuito” which was broadcast live on cable television. And in 2003 they took part in a project with Loto
Loto
Loto are a Portuguese band from Alcobaça. The band consists of Ricardo, JT and Pedrosa, and they produce electro-pop-rock-dance music.Their debut was in October 2002 with the EP Swinging on a Star....
which resulted in a live performance on Antena 3.
Recording for their second album 'HuntClub' began in March 2005 and was completed in January 2006. This was produced by Stowaways and edited by Stowaways and Nelson Carvalho. It was overseen by Nelson Carvalho in MB Studios, and edited by the Transformadores in October 2006.