Rocking out in our beach side bunker in New Brighton Christchurch, rehearsals are well under way with my new finely ground selection of musicians. 'The Grinders' are pouring beans and full phat cream into the mix, so let's now show mug shots of the Grinders lineup.
A fulltime Jazz school student at Christchurch's CPIT; Alex Harmer is lead guitarist, sometimes adding backing vocals and keys. A very talented muso
The Grinders backing vocalist and rhythm guitarist Zaine Harding has a knack for arranging songs brimming with hooks. A brilliant harmony singer and a natural leader Zaine is also busying himself singing lead vocals in Christchurch covers band 'Ctrl Alt Rock'. http://ctrlaltrock.co.nz/
Laying a heady brew with subtle overtones; pictured below is 'The Grinders' bass guitar player Kristian Giles. You may have also seen Mr Giles in the well known covers band 'Cropduster'. http://www.cropduster.co.nz/index.htm
The Grinders drummer Owen Symes is banging the skins with his full flavoured addictive grooves. Equipped with brushes and sticks Owen is influenced by a background in various band styles including prog rock, salsa & big band.
Together we are steadily brewing to mid July lock ourselves in the Redroom studio's for nine days tracking with producer Tematera Smith. Our debut album to be released by 'Tripple A' in late Spring 2011 we know you're gonna love the taste. see www.aaarecords.com
