Annee2CU

ANNEE comes from a very musical family & started singing from a very young age. Annee is the niece of the late Clyde Curtis, well-known Auckland jazz musician. Born and brought up in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, Annee sang with her cousin and they occasionally gigged together from the age of 11. After attending several Country Music Clubs, Annee then went on to live band performances of her own. Her style is unique and has a powerful effect. Once heard, always remembered. She has performed at Sky City and other top Auckland venues.

She has recorded two songs on the Soundclick internet site, "I Cannot See to See You" and "Reflections". Both reached number one in their genre for New Zealand. They both reached the internet site's top 30 worldwide.

Annee carries a strong stage presence and she has often been compared to Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. She covers a wide range of genres, from country rock through to blues, pop, jazz and rock.

Annee2CU comprises of Annees’ vocals along with excellent musicianship. To read more, please go to Annee2CU website www.annee2cu.co.nz

 

RICHARD (guitar and backing vocals)
Richard is from a Taranaki musical family. He has had no formal instruction, having learnt guitar from an early age emulating his older brothers and their mates, and then a neighbour taught him a few pieces of the Shadows and Chet Atkins. Richard’s biggest influences are Peter Posa, Jimi Hendrix and the neighbour who started him playing guitar. He has played in several bands over the years and has backed singers, as well as Maori cultural groups. Richard has taught guitar successfully.

 

BRYCE (electronic drums & acoustic drums)
Bryce has played drums for many years starting on acoustic drums before moving to electronic drums. He has been with many Auckland bands including 'Dangerous Game', 'Nerves of Steel', 'Night Shift', and 'The Christine White Band'. 

 

JEFF (bass and backing vocals)    

A versatile Bass Player; played in Punk Rock Bands in the 70’s, Rock bands in the 80’s and Blues/Rock Bands in the 90’s. Born in the South Island; educated in Taranaki; moved to Auckland 1983 to follow his musical aspirations. Played in a number of 80’s “Pub Bands”; touring the country extensively. Jeff also plays a mean acoustic guitar. Currently crafting himself a fretless bass to add to his sound. Lists his bass idol as Leland Sklar who played here recently with James Taylor and Carol King.

 

PETER (keyboards)                                                                                                                               

Learnt piano at an early age but music took a back seat when he left school. Since starting again in 1991, has worked extensively with a school choir; assisting in musical competitions & theatrical productions. Has a passion playing piano duets covering blues, ragtime, classical, swing & jazz. Does solo gigs. Enjoys a musical challenge. In another band with work colleagues playing easy rock, blues & swing.