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Late 80's Mercedes are an 9-piece swing-funk band, including a 5-piece brass section. Their sets largely comprise performances of classic songs in a swing-funk style, including ''Lose Yourself'' by ''Eminem''. Although they dont openly call themselves a christian band, they have a large following in the christian community and play at Christian music events such as the [[Parachute Festival]]. They have three songs on the 2002 Youth For Christ compilation [[CTC]]: ''Swing it'', ''Strong'' and ''Superstition''. In 2010 they released their debut EP [[Live]], which debuted at number 14 on the New Zealand Music Chart top 40 albums. | Late 80's Mercedes are an 9-piece swing-funk band, including a 5-piece brass section. Their sets largely comprise performances of classic songs in a swing-funk style, including ''Lose Yourself'' by ''Eminem''. Although they dont openly call themselves a christian band, they have a large following in the christian community and play at Christian music events such as the [[Parachute Festival]]. They have three songs on the 2002 Youth For Christ compilation [[CTC]]: ''Swing it'', ''Strong'' and ''Superstition''. In 2010 they released their debut EP [[Live]], which debuted at number 14 on the New Zealand Music Chart top 40 albums. | ||
Revision as of 08:39, 21 December 2010
Late 80's Mercedes are an 9-piece swing-funk band, including a 5-piece brass section. Their sets largely comprise performances of classic songs in a swing-funk style, including Lose Yourself by Eminem. Although they dont openly call themselves a christian band, they have a large following in the christian community and play at Christian music events such as the Parachute Festival. They have three songs on the 2002 Youth For Christ compilation CTC: Swing it, Strong and Superstition. In 2010 they released their debut EP Live, which debuted at number 14 on the New Zealand Music Chart top 40 albums.
Band members
- Brendon Rickard (drums)
- James Hannah (guitar, vocals)
- Clint Harris (vocals)
- Jayden Keoghan (bass)
- Sam Trenwith (saxophone, vocals)
- Richard Duirs (baritone saxophone, vocals)
- Donald Goodall (trumpet)
- Tim Trenwith (percussion, backing vocals)
- Brian Goodhall (trumpet)
Previous Band members
- Chris Diprose (drums)
Published Articles
- Late 80s Mercedes, Nexus Orientation Guide 2007, P15
