Sponsored Artists
Brad Stansell
Paiste Sponsored Artist
SEASONS drummer Brad Stansell epitomises an honest, Kiwi work ethic when it comes to his drumming approach. Beginning his drumming schooling while still at high school in 1997, Stansell impressed jazz drummer and school drum tutor Walter Muller with an obvious natural talent and a consistently high motivation to learn. Shortly after, Stansell had scrimped and saved enough to buy his first drumkit, a second hand Pro Rock from the local Trade and Exchange paper. Initially influenced by the likes of Nirvana, Blink 182 and Rage Against The Machine, Stansell's developing tastes saw him draw inspiration from the likes of Korn's David Silveria and Tool's Danny Carey; whose technical skillsets and drumming finesse resonated with the young drummer's developing passion for the more progressive elements of heavy metal drumming; a passion which eventually saw Gojira, Meshuggah, Slipknot and Lamb of God become staple inspirations.
Darcy Perry
MUSICWORKS MUSIC PARTNER
Darcy Perry is renowned for his live shows, performing with passion & intensity and a ferocious band that includes Norway's finest blues piano player Simen Taylor and New Zealand harmonica master Craig Bracken. In the early 90's Perry became part of the New Zealand blues scene as bass player for Manawatu bluesman Tura 'Bullfrog' Rata. A decade later he released his debut album as a guitarist, Blues 4 Dad, dedicated to his father Ross Perry. The rave reviews that followed its independent release saw the formation of the Darcy Perry Band. The subsequent albums struck like wildfire too; Don't Hold Back, Heavey Rain and Too Many Hard Miles have garnered righteous acclaim from critics and roots music fans alike.
Gear Used :
Ibanez AS93VLS
Tiki Taane
YAMAHA ENDORSEE
Tiki (of the Ngati Maniapoto tribe of Aotearoa New Zealand) embarked on his solo career in Jan 2007, after eleven years playing to the world primarily as the captivating frontman for successful band Salmonella Dub.
Photo by Simon Godsiff
Gear Used :
Yamaha LLX Hand-Crafted Acoustic Guitar
Sam Sheppard
TAMA Artist
Drummer for New Zealand metal band Sinate.
Gear Used :
Tama Starclassic Maple Drums
Hangman
MUSICWORKS MUSIC PARTNER
Formed in 2007, Auckland 4 piece HANGMAN create an energetic and original mix of Rock, Funk, Reggae and Hip Hop. Sonically and stylistically, the band has varied influences such as; Rollins Band, Beastie Boys, Helmet, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Rage Against the Machine to older acts; Public Enemy, Jimi Hendrix, The Wailers, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
Releases :
Raw Materials (EP) - August 2007
'Break' (Video) - November 2009
Trade Goods (EP) - September 2009
Bring it Back Remix (Video) - February 2009
'Spinning' (Track) - Included on Titirangi Festival Compilation - March 2009
Black Rock White Funk (EP) - May 2009
'Just Be' (Video) - June 2009
Paul Ubana-Jones
MUSICWORKS MUSIC PARTNER
Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana-Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording seven albums of mostly original songs. After graduating from a London music college, where he studied guitar and cello, Paul began to forge the solo acoustic style that he has stuck to and developed over the years. In the late seventies, Paul based himself in Provence, Southern France, and toured all over Europe and North Africa, as well as venturing extensively into Canada and the US. In the late eighties Paul and his family moved to New Zealand, which is still their permanent home. He has continued to perform internationally, to growing acclaim. Concert performances include opening for the likes of Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo', Tuck and Patti, and Crowded House. Festival appearances include Dublin Blues Festival, and Blues at Bridgetown, as well as festivals across Canada and elsewhere. Paul continues to perform regularly in New Zealand and is well known to Wellington audiences.
Gear Used:
Peavey KBA Series Amplification
Yamaha PA Equipment
Tristan Dingemanns
NZ HIWATT ARTIST
Influential Dunedin based guitarist from the legendary band HDU (High Dependancy Unit), Kahu (solo project) and his current wall of sound, Mountaineater.
Gear Used :
Hiwatt HGS100H
