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DAN LOUGHNAN
Singer/Songwriter Dan Loughnan has been writing and performing his own music since 1990. In that time, he has toured extensively as a soloist around New Zealand, Australia and the U.S., as well as, at various times, taking on bass and vocal duties for New Zealand bands The Unusuals, Sleepers Union, Pluto and most recently as a fully fledged member of Gramsci.

An accomplished guitar player, Dan’s own music stands out by way of its powerful melodic sense and strong lyrical leaning, with his voice acting as an instrument in its own right. Live, Dan’s sets showcase the diversity, depth and constant evolution of his writing, combined with a immediacy of sound reminiscent of some of the great New Zealand and U.S. songwriters.

Dan has recorded both as a soloist (1993's debut EP Bathroom Blues, 1997's full length SkeTiTCH), and with his brother Nigel in duo “Look Out Cow” on 1995's This Trip, and is currently demoing material for a new solo album, as well as working on material for a new Gramsci album due in 2006, and contributing electric guitar to a solo project by Pluto’s Matthias Jordan.

Outside of playing and recording his own work, Dan is a graduate of the South Seas Film and Television school and works as a professional sound recordist in the Film, Television and Music industries.

	DAN LOUGHNAN Singer/Songwriter Dan Loughnan has been writing and performing his own music since 1990. In that time, he has toured extensively as a soloist around New Zealand, Australia and the U.S., as well as, at various times, taking on bass and vocal duties for New Zealand bands The Unusuals, Sleepers Union, Pluto and most recently as a fully fledged member of Gramsci. An accomplished guitar player, Dan’s own music stands out by way of its powerful melodic sense and strong lyrical leaning, with his voice acting as an instrument in its own right. Live, Dan’s sets showcase the diversity, depth and constant evolution of his writing, combined with a immediacy of sound reminiscent of some of the great New Zealand and U.S. songwriters. Dan has recorded both as a soloist (1993's debut EP Bathroom Blues, 1997's full length SkeTiTCH), and with his brother Nigel in duo “Look Out Cow” on 1995's This Trip, and is currently demoing material for a new solo album, as well as working on material for a new Gramsci album due in 2006, and contributing electric guitar to a solo project by Pluto’s Matthias Jordan. Outside of playing and recording his own work, Dan is a graduate of the South Seas Film and Television school and works as a professional sound recordist in the Film, Television and Music industries.
	LAURA EVANS “Funk soul singer songwriter infused with the freshness of indie-pop” Take a slice of Alicia Keys with a hint of Norah Jones, throw in a dash of Brooke Fraser and you’ll get “LAURA EVANS”, the newest singer songwriter sensation emerging in the New Zealand music scene with passion to entertain and songs to match. “From a young age music has played such a vital role in my life”, she says “and I want to share that gift of music with others”. Music is no stranger to Laura, who has played many instruments from a young age, and this has helped to envelope her style and influence what she does today. Attending Performing Arts School, Excel in 2002 straight from college has helped to give Laura the foundations in which she has been able to identify and relate to people through music. Through her songs she shares what is personal to her in hope of sharing some light to other people and situations they go through, and that they are not alone in it. “I find music such a unique way of expression, and I want to write in a way that for some it can be taken at one level, or for other people they can read into it, getting their own meaning from it. I like to leave a sense of mystery, in that people can make their song their own in how they want to relate to it”.
	ROGER GREENAWAY Roger Greenaway is one of the most original and timeless musicians currently writing and performing in New Zealand. His blend of rock and pop sensibilities have created some of the most beautiful and poignant songs to be performed in the country’s clubs and venues. Originally hailing from Taupo and now residing in Auckland’s Western suburbs, Roger and his band have taken the energy and rawness of their live shows and replicated that live passion in-studio to produce their stunning debut album, ‘Wayt’. Under the guidance of producers Justin Harwood (The Chills/Luna) and Rikki Morris ‘Wayt’ has revealed itself as one of the most accomplished local debuts to be released in 2004. This album flows from driving rockier moments to subtle and sublime emotions showcasing the full spectrum of this talented Kiwi artist. Roger has shied away from the public until now preferring to let his performance and music speak for him, but with his debut record now in stores and his first national tour under his belt it is the perfect time for Roger to come out to his audience. ‘Wayt’ is released through his own Sunshine Productions label and is distributed in NZ by Global Routes music. The debut video for Roger Greenaway is for his lead single ‘Wise’, it is currently on TV screens nationwide, while second single ‘Fire on the side’ is on alternative radio around the country.
	TIM HEWITT Heart stirring songs for the soul. From days playing in Dunedin Band-Battles, Hip-hop originals and late nights of electronic music production, Tim has progressed from a diverse background to humble accoustic driven songs, which create emotional landscape's to stir the soul.