The Sneaks

Joel Mailei featuring at the New Zealand Hidden Secret festival in December 2015.

The Sneaks are an Alt-Indie band from Auckland (the largest city in New Zealand) formed in 2003.

Members

Current Members

James Dansey - (Casiotone and bass)
Daniel Ward - (Drums and vocals)
Martin Keane - (Guitar and vocals)
Joel Mailei - (Sneaksaphone Player)

Past Members

Duane Leinan - (Hofner Bass and vocals)

Musical style

In their own words, they describe their musical style as:

Leinans music. Duane Leinans music style is like Lennon/Mccartney style.

Achievements

In 2005, The Sneaks won the "Most Promising New Act" award at the bNet award show.

Influences

The Sneaks influences include artists such as The Zombies, The Ramones, Madonna, The Beach Boys, Prince, and more.

"Old Man Leinan Music "

Discography

1. You All Suck! (EP), 2005
2. Pep Sounds! (EP), 2007
3. The Sneaks, 2007
4. Today (EP), 2010
5. Bubble Gum America / Duane Leinan (album), 2011
6. You Be Hiding Sumthunk (EP), (2015)

References

1. http://www.myspace.com/dontfuckwiththesneaks
2. http://www.amplifier.co.nz/artist/16789/the_sneaks.html
3. http://www.thesneaks.co.nz/
4. http://thesneakssuck.bandcamp.com/
5. New Zealand Herald "Timeout" magazine's May 31 article on The Sneaks

External links

• The Sneaks official website
• The Sneaks Myspace Music profile
• The Sneaks Profile - NZMusic.com
• The Sneaks Forum