Darcy Perry
http://www.darcyperry.co.nz/
“Craig Bracken, Simen Taylor, Paul Merriott, Justin Roys. This is the line-up that recorded ‘Don’t Hold Back’ and catapulted the band from the bar circuit to the main stages at festivals around New Zealand.” Darcy Perry
The Darcy Perry Band established themselves on the underground blues scene as a force to be reckoned with. The award winning album Don't Hold Back garnered righteous acclaim from critics and roots music fans alike.
Affectionately known by their fans as the DPB, this was the remarkable band that by late 2008 had spent seven years carving a reputation on New Zealand’s musical landscape. Although there would be many supporting players over those years (Freddy Limbert, Earl Pollard, Nathan Porter, Brian Glamouzina, Nate Taiapa, Tony Hopkins, Stephen Thomas, Tom Scrace, Glen Child, Yuto Fujiwara, Glen Child, Paul Grady, Adam 'Mani' Sharplin, Emanuel Comer, Marika Hodgson... to name a few), the core line-up was the band that recorded Don't Hold Back at Stebbing over a long weekend in 2003.
Darcy Perry
“Blues music from the heart is what I do best. That’s my calling. I’m saved, sanctified, holy ghost filled and fire baptized.” Darcy Perry
Darcy Perry is one of New Zealand's most loved and respected blues artists. He is also a songwriter, producer and band leader. An entertainer with a deep understanding of the blues, he’s shared the stage with some of the world’s best and it shows, both in his rich guitar tone and electrifying stage presence. Darcy Perry is renowned for his live shows, performing with passion, intensity and a ferocious band.
Simon Taylor
“I was introduced to Simen Aanerud at the Jazz Bar, a young man playing for ten bucks and a free lunch! After the first few songs, I knew we had to work together. Fortunately, he agreed to record Blues 4 Dad... Simen is a beautiful soul and founding member of the band." Darcy Perry
Norwegian blues pianist Simen "Bluekeys" Taylor moved to New Zealand in 2000 after ten years with the band MaarudKara. A few months later he was introduced to Darcy Perry by fellow keys man Kingsley Smith. In the years that followed Simen formed The Blue Devils with drummer Freddy Limbert, The Handsome Giants with Shayn Wills, worked with acclaimed bluesman Darren Watson and toured internationally with Tim Finn.
At the close of 2008, after producing the Phoenix album, Simen returned home to his farm and beloved John Deere tractor. In May 2010, Simen performed on a reunion tour of New Zealand and Australia with the original Don't Hold Back / Heavy Rain band line-up.
Currently living in Norway, Simen is writing a musical and performing again with old friends and legendary band mates: blues guitarist Amund Maarud and his younger brother Henrik Maarud on drums.
Daron MacDonald
“With Simen returning to Norway, I was on the lookout for another keys man. When Pete Fountain gave me Daron's number, I was expecting him to be good. He turned out to be one of the best!" Darcy Perry
In demand session player Daron MacDonald cut his teeth in the "old school" way with Tuhi Timoti, the musical director for Billy T James.
A veteren musician, Daron has been a mighty force in the New Zealand music scene, working with the Maori Volcanics, Cornerstone Roots, Katchafire, Chub Renata Blues Revue, Whirimako Black, the late Ian McCook, Billy TK Jnr, Pete Fountain... as well as a host of Australian and international artists (The Drifters, etc.) during twenty years between the Waikato and the Outback.,
Craig Bracken
“The equal of any top international player, past or present, that you would care to name” Mike Butler (Blues News)
Craig Bracken has a style and grace every harp player envies. He can blow that single hole note that penetrates a room and wakes the dead in Chicago. Hanging out the back or tearing the roof off, you can't resist his tone.
His musical career began fronting Guava Groove back in the 1980's. A chance meeting with Darcy Perry at the legendary Java Jive turned into a permanent position (and five albums) as Harmonica man for the Darcy Perry Band and later, the Blue Devils.
In 2006 he co-founded the record label Roots Music Aotearoa with Darcy Perry and Paul Merriott. The 2007 release Harmonica Masters of New Zealand marked Bracken's first effort as a producer. An indepth knowledge of the New Zealand roots music scene and a life-long love of the instrument made him perfect for the role.
Craig Bracken is also the frontman for a new blues group, The Flaming Mudcats.
Paul 'Rev' Merriott
“Paul Merriott lays down the groove so smooth, it's guaranteed to make you move." Darcy Perry
A superb bass player and songwriter, Paul Merriott has worked his craft performing and recording with a number of prominent bands and musicians throughout NZ and Canada. His first gig with Darcy Perry was live on television, closely followed by the whirlwind three day recording sessions that produced Don't Hold Back. While all of Perry ’s albums – Blues 4 Dad, Heavy Rain, Too Many Hard Miles and the most recent Phoenix – have earned acclaim, it was ‘Don’t Hold Back’ that pushed the band into the professional spectrum.
In 2006 Paul co-founded the record label Roots Music Aotearoa with Darcy Perry and Craig Bracken. His involvement in the recording industry (Revolver Studios, SAE, Attack Records) lends yet another dimension to the label.
After the release of the Phoenix album, Paul began a new band project: The Gunsmiths, featuring The Rev.'s driving bass, are a three-piece blues rock pirate galleon with soul survivor Paul Smith (Hollie Smith's Dad) at the helm.
Justin Roys
“When Freddy Limbert left the band to pursue other projects, he recommended Justin Roys. That's high praise in itself. Justin's first gig was at Stebbing, recording the landmark Don't Hold Back album." Darcy Perry
First and foremost a jazz drummer, Justin Roys is from the legendary Frank Gibson Jnr school of drumming and wears that influence proudly. He also brought musical colours to varied situations; the Rock'n Roll of Tom Sharplin, the avant guard of artist Julian Dashper, the West African rhythms of Bud Hooper's "Gahu", Funk & Latin rhythms of "Funktion" and the Soul & Blues of Ronnie Taylor.
Taking over the drum throne from Freddy Limbert, Justin put his own stamp on the band sound immediately. A believer that jazz is not a ‘style’ it’s a feeling, he understood that you can't learn the blues from a book. Justin knows how to sit back there and swing the band.
Glen Child
“From the UK, Glen's first gig in New Zealand was with the DPB, which involved a roadtrip from Auckland to Wellington. A great introduction to Godzone! One year later he was in the studio with us, recording Phoenix. Glen Child is a versatile and dynamic drummer, who seamlessly balances solid ‘pocket’ playing with finesse and flare." Darcy Perry
Glen Child is a passionate player who is already receiving rave reviews and solidifying a reputation as one of New Zealand's finest drummers. His influences which include great players such as Steve Jordan, Levon Helm, Richie Hayward and Stewart Copeland, have informed and inspired his playing and his approach to music.
Glen was born and raised in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK. He toured extensively through the UK and Europe before emigrating to NZ in 2006, where he quickly gained momentum, working with Darcy Perry Band, Annie Crummer, Farmer Pimp, Billy Tk Junior and The Lady Killers. In 2007 he auditioned for the Danny McCrum Band and quickly became a prominent member. His involvement in the band has extended past drumming to helping develop the band as well as co-writing and co-producing their album 'Say What You Mean'.
http://www.darcyperry.co.nz/p/band.html
“The equal of any top international player, past or present, that you would care to name” Mike Butler (Blues News)
Craig Bracken has a style and grace every harp player envies. He can blow that single hole note that penetrates a room and wakes the dead in Chicago. Hanging out the back or tearing the roof off, you can't resist his tone.
His musical career began fronting Guava Groove back in the 1980's. A chance meeting with Darcy Perry at the legendary Java Jive turned into a permanent position (and five albums) as Harmonica man for the Darcy Perry Band and later, the Blue Devils.
In 2006 he co-founded the record label Roots Music Aotearoa with Darcy Perry and Paul Merriott. The 2007 release Harmonica Masters of New Zealand marked Bracken's first effort as a producer. An indepth knowledge of the New Zealand roots music scene and a life-long love of the instrument made him perfect for the role.
Craig Bracken is also the frontman for a new blues group, The Flaming Mudcats.
Paul 'Rev' Merriott
“Paul Merriott lays down the groove so smooth, it's guaranteed to make you move." Darcy Perry
A superb bass player and songwriter, Paul Merriott has worked his craft performing and recording with a number of prominent bands and musicians throughout NZ and Canada. His first gig with Darcy Perry was live on television, closely followed by the whirlwind three day recording sessions that produced Don't Hold Back. While all of Perry ’s albums – Blues 4 Dad, Heavy Rain, Too Many Hard Miles and the most recent Phoenix – have earned acclaim, it was ‘Don’t Hold Back’ that pushed the band into the professional spectrum.
In 2006 Paul co-founded the record label Roots Music Aotearoa with Darcy Perry and Craig Bracken. His involvement in the recording industry (Revolver Studios, SAE, Attack Records) lends yet another dimension to the label.
After the release of the Phoenix album, Paul began a new band project: The Gunsmiths, featuring The Rev.'s driving bass, are a three-piece blues rock pirate galleon with soul survivor Paul Smith (Hollie Smith's Dad) at the helm.
Justin Roys
“When Freddy Limbert left the band to pursue other projects, he recommended Justin Roys. That's high praise in itself. Justin's first gig was at Stebbing, recording the landmark Don't Hold Back album." Darcy Perry
First and foremost a jazz drummer, Justin Roys is from the legendary Frank Gibson Jnr school of drumming and wears that influence proudly. He also brought musical colours to varied situations; the Rock'n Roll of Tom Sharplin, the avant guard of artist Julian Dashper, the West African rhythms of Bud Hooper's "Gahu", Funk & Latin rhythms of "Funktion" and the Soul & Blues of Ronnie Taylor.
Taking over the drum throne from Freddy Limbert, Justin put his own stamp on the band sound immediately. A believer that jazz is not a ‘style’ it’s a feeling, he understood that you can't learn the blues from a book. Justin knows how to sit back there and swing the band.
Glen Child
“From the UK, Glen's first gig in New Zealand was with the DPB, which involved a roadtrip from Auckland to Wellington. A great introduction to Godzone! One year later he was in the studio with us, recording Phoenix. Glen Child is a versatile and dynamic drummer, who seamlessly balances solid ‘pocket’ playing with finesse and flare." Darcy Perry
Glen Child is a passionate player who is already receiving rave reviews and solidifying a reputation as one of New Zealand's finest drummers. His influences which include great players such as Steve Jordan, Levon Helm, Richie Hayward and Stewart Copeland, have informed and inspired his playing and his approach to music.
Glen was born and raised in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK. He toured extensively through the UK and Europe before emigrating to NZ in 2006, where he quickly gained momentum, working with Darcy Perry Band, Annie Crummer, Farmer Pimp, Billy Tk Junior and The Lady Killers. In 2007 he auditioned for the Danny McCrum Band and quickly became a prominent member. His involvement in the band has extended past drumming to helping develop the band as well as co-writing and co-producing their album 'Say What You Mean'.
http://www.darcyperry.co.nz/p/band.html
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