Meet some of the members of our constantly-shifting lineup
Meet some of the members of our constantly-shifting lineup
Founder/Beer Drinker
Mike played bass in his school band 32 years ago and hasn’t played it since.
He plays guitar on his own but isn’t very good.
He also likes to sing but is a little bit pitchy and can’t sing any high notes.
So mediocre talent but makes up for it with his enthusiasm.
At this stage he is W.C.N.B.’s main roadie and tour manager.
Vocals
Phil is a trained actor. Farmers son. Owner of the biggest karaoke machine he could find. Good for a belt or a harmony.
His grandmother cut an opera album in 1952, paving the way for this inconsequential prodigy. If you can't stand his performance, you better believe he's a rock star.. in his own head.
Capable of seeing a stadium where there are only twenty.
Feel the rhythm.
Feel the Flo.
Grab the mic and go, go, go!
Vocals/Guitar
Kit spent his first 35 years waiting for his All Black call up, despite not making any rep teams or even playing after the age of 30!
It was at this time he devoted his entire focus to expanding his 3-chord guitar repertoire into 6... and investing in a capo.
What he lacks in ability he makes for in enthusiasm and ambition. Now well into his 50’s, he has spent the last 25 years playing in different ensembles in and around New Zealand, China, and Indonesia.
Kit is often mistaken for that happy audience member who gets to join the band for one song, but this guy doesn’t leave!
Kit is still hopeful that Razor will give him the call but in the meantime he is excited to be playing music with his mates in W.N.C.B!
Vocals
Work in Progress!
Vocals/Guitar
Grant’s music career has been a masterclass in mediocrity, consistently average, occasionally off-key, and always unforgettable.
From seedy Japanese karaoke bars to interpretive dance revues in Sydney’s Kings Cross, Grant has embraced every bad decision.
Now, in his greatest leap yet, he takes on the ultimate challenge and opportunity: joining forces with the self-critically acclaimed "W.N.C.B."
Guitar
Mark has been playing on and off since he was 12.
First song was “All Along the Watchtower” and then flat picking through Neil young’s live rust album.
Many years of sitting in the practice room to finally playing regularly for 7 years in China.
Always loving music and playing cause it’s always been the thing that makes him happy.
Really Looking forward to bringing on the tunes that y’all love.
Percussion/Millennial Tech Gal
Multi-instrumentalist, music producer/engineer and music tutor.
Carawei was a driving force in the powerful femme-fronted rock band Venom Dolls until the group disbanded in 2022, leaving an indelible mark on the local rock scene.
Carawei is poised to launch her highly anticipated solo projects. Her release, “The Moon and the Tides,” which earned the prestigious Outstanding Performance at Auckland Fringe 2022, released in November 2024.
She now plays drums in indie band "Bare Bear" and W.N.C.B.
Bass
Dreamt of playing drums but, work life & partying obstructed that. Late life opportunity to play Bass with Rock Chic Singer & wife, for covers band ‘Derail’d’. A mid 30’s entry started the love of performing, having never been in a band. This grew to drumming in The Phat Canadian Smokers covers band, a sideline from Life Work… Playing & Performing Music is an excellent vibe for the soul, gladly accepting fill in Bass roles for Festive Gigs.. long live Rock’n’Roll
Bass
In the famous words of Megan Traynor, "I’m all about the bass!"
He started out on an acoustic guitar way back when big swing was in, then turned to bass and never looked back.
Played on a few stages, bars, garages and more.
You can never have too much bass.
Contact us
Email: howdy@wnc.band