Sticks Not Stones

Could it be that watching hundreds of Rolling Stones performances throughout the globe since 1989 might actually get to you?

Apparently so in the case of west coast based long serving Anthill road manager, Nick Jones.

In a classic “ Let’s get the band back together” moment, that’s exactly what he and the other forty something’s who founded one of Vancouver’s wine before their time exports, The Pointed Sticks did. They are so back in the day that "back in the day" wasn’t even an expression back in the day.

Lead singer Jones and band mates’ world tour commenced last summer, selling out dates in Japan and with a small break to allow Nick to peddle cotton; the Sticks have just completed a whirlwind east coast swing through Toronto and New York following two record breaking hometown sell outs in Vancouver.

“Pure power pop and no senior moments” is how our Anthill reviewer described the band’s recent long overdue NY debut, where the band unveiled its branded Mockware™ featuring Nick’s head superimposed on Lady Liberty herself.

With clips on You Tube and a contract rider borrowed from the Glimmer Twins, it is a small wonder Mr. Jones has agreed to keep his day job. No predictions as to when “creative differences” and solo plans will kick in, although failed record impresario Bud Luxford was spotted hovering around the BC shows.