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Pony Time (band)

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Pony Time
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresGarage rock, punk rock
Years active2009 (2009)–2016, 2017, 2023
LabelsPer Se Records, Dont Stop Believin' Records
MembersLuke Beetham, Stacy Peck

Pony Time are an American two-piece garage rock band from Seattle, Washington, consisting of two members: Luke Beetham on bass/baritone guitar/vocals and Stacy Peck on drums.[1][2][3] The band has been praised by such as CMJ[4] and Spin.[5]

History

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The two met helping a mutual friend move a stereo back in 2009, and started playing their unique brand of danceable punk music together soon after – eventually leading to several nationwide tours and three albums. Frontman Luke Beetham (also a guitarist in the British garage band Armitage Shanks) is locally renowned for his keen fashion sense, having been featured in the weekly Seattle newspaper the Stranger's "Men In Rock" guide.[6] Drummer Stacy Peck (also a member in the alternative-rock band Childbirth) has also brought some notoriety to the group by directing most of the band's music videos, which have been featured in prominent publications such as Spin and Vice.[5][7] Peck is also an out lesbian who has written about her experiences for Vice.[8]

Pony Time has shared the stage with notable groups such as Rocket From The Crypt, Jenn Ghetto, Tacocat and The Thermals. The band was featured on episode 209 of the local television show, Band in Seattle.[9]

On June 16, 2016, the band announced an indefinite hiatus on their Facebook page.[10] However, they have since gotten together "one last time" for a show with Childbirth on July 21, 2017[11] and reunited for three shows in August 2023, two with Chastity Belt.

Discography

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  • Pony Time Can Drink 100 Wine Coolers (Dont Stop Believin' Records, 2010)
  • Pony Time (Per Se Records, 2011)
  • Go Find Your Own (Per Se Records, 2013)

References

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  1. ^ "Pony Time - "Geordie" - Line Out - the Stranger". Archived from the original on 2015-07-12. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  2. ^ "Band Booking: Talking "Star Trek," Kathleen Hanna, and Theoretical Albums About Candy with Seattle's Pony Time". Vol1brooklyn.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ^ "It's Pony Time!". Sfbgarchive.48hills.org. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  4. ^ "CMJ - The Music Marathon". Cmj.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Pony Time Zone Out to 'Stark Trek' in 'Go Find Your Own' Video". Spin.com. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Luke Beetham of Pony Time". Thestranger.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  7. ^ "VICE Premiere: Pony Time's "Geordie" Video". Vice.com. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Pony Time and Team Dresch in Seattle". Vice.com. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Pony Time". Bandinseattle.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  10. ^ "PONY TIME's Post". Facebook.com. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  11. ^ "PONY TIME's Post". Facebook.com. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2024.