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In about 1989 Paul Tregilgas auditioned for [[Cygnet Committee]] and was shot down, which soon became something of an in-joke as he went on to become one of Hamilton's most respected drummers in the early '90s in various dark and moody alternative bands like [[The Haunting]] (1990-1992), [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] (1991-1993) and Haunting/[[Book of Martyrs]] offshoot [[Hapukalypse Now]] (1992-1993).<br><br>
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Paul Tregilgas moved to Hamilton from Rotorua in the late-1980s. He has been the drummer for several Rotorua bands, including Boogadagas, Da Hubcaps, [[Calamari Bushmen]] and [[The Earthlings]].
  
It was in Hapukalypse Now that Paul T (which he became more commonly known as on account of local papers and various bands' liner-notes always spelling 'Tregilgas' wrong) began playing with (among others) bassist [[Paul Oakley]] and guitarist [[Stan Jagger]] - both recently of [[Book of Martyrs]].<br><br>
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In about 1989 Paul Tregilgas auditioned for [[Cygnet Committee]] and was rejected, which soon became something of an in-joke as he went on to become one of Hamilton's most respected drummers in the early 1990s, in various dark and moody alternative bands like [[The Haunting]] (1990-1992), [[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]] (1990-1991), [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] (1991-1993), [[Hapukalypse Now]], and its side-project [[Big Audio Laxative]] (1992-1994).<br><br>
  
Stan was at this time also a member of the folk/blues inflected [[King Biscuit]], and following the demise of Hapukalypse Now in '93, both Paul T and Paul Oakley also joined King Biscuit. Jagger, Paul T and Paul Oakley remained in King Biscuit until about 1995.<br><br>
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It was in these bands that "Paul T", which he became more commonly known as on account of local papers and various bands' liner-notes always spelling 'Tregilgas' incorrectly, began a long association with bassist [[Paul Oakley]]; both Oakley and Paul T were members of [[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]] and [[Hapukalypse Now]]. From these circles Paul T and Oakley knew [[Stan Jagger]], another long-term collaborator, who was at this time a member of the folk/blues inflected [[King Biscuit]]. In 1992, Paul T and Paul Oakley joined Stan in King Biscuit. All three remained in King Biscuit until about 1995.<br><br>
  
Around 1995 or 1996, Paul T and regular cohorts Oakley and Stan Jagger were persuaded by former [[Avant Garbage]] frontman [[Dominic Worthington]] to form self-proclaimed "ROCK'N'ROLL" covers band [[Johnny Fist]]; who have (bizarrely) now been in existence for over a decade.<br><br>
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Around 1995, Paul T, Oakley and Jagger were persuaded by former [[Avant Garbage]] frontman [[Dominic Worthington]] to form self-proclaimed "ROCK'N'ROLL" covers band [[Johnny Fist]]; who have (bizarrely) now been in existence for over a decade. From 1995-1996 Paul T was also the drummer in the short lived, but hugely popular, [[Gas]]. <br><br>
  
In 1996 the usual 3 suspects also teamed up with ex-[[The Nerve|Nerve]] frontman [[Jamie Stone]] to form a more serious indie-rock originals project, but could not agree amongst themselves whether or not to call their new band ''Mother Trucker'' or ''Father Trucker'' and thus ultimately settled for [[Trucker]].  Some say Trucker were formed in 1997, but let the record show that they came second overall in the [[Battle of the Bands 1996]].  Paul T was with Trucker until about 1999/2000, when he was briefly replaced by Terry Edwards prior to Trucker's split in 2001.<br><br>
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In 1996 Tregilgas, Oakley and Jagger teamed up with ex-[[The Nerve|Nerve]] frontman [[Jamie Stone]] to form a more serious indie-rock originals project, but could not agree amongst themselves whether or not to call their new band ''Mother Trucker'' or ''Father Trucker''. They ultimately settled for [[Trucker]].  Trucker were formed in 1996, and they came second overall in that years [[Battle of the Bands 1996|Battle of the Bands]].  Paul T was with Trucker until about 2000, when he was briefly replaced by [[Terry Edwards]] prior to Trucker's split in 2001. <br><br>
  
In 2000 Paul T also became the drummer for the popular live ska/reggae outfit [[Cosmic Ska Child]] with former members of [[Boil Up]] and [[Tsunami Band]] (among others).  CSC have continued up to the present-time and Paul T is still their drummer.<br><br>
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Between 1999 and 2001, Paul T was the drummer for [[Hell's Belles and the Hamiltones]], including [[Stan Jagger]]. In 2000 Paul T also became the drummer for the popular live ska/reggae outfit [[Cosmic Ska Child]], with former members of [[Boil Up]] and [[Tsunami Band]] (among others).  CSC have continued up to the present-date, with Tregilgas as their drummer. Around the same time he also joined [[Alla Zingaro]], described as "Gypsy music", who remained together until about 2005.<br><br>
  
In 2004 [[Trucker]] released the posthumous EP ''[[Wasted In Heaven EP|Wasted In Heaven]]'' and reformed briefly to play shows featuring all former line-ups of the band.  By this time Tregilgas had also become a member of the abstract [[Sausuage]], and played briefly for [[Rose Petals and Confetti]] under the name of 'Tregiz' as a stand-in for Nathan '[[Bregiz]]' Bregmen.<br><br>
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In 2004 [[Trucker]] released the posthumous EP ''[[Wasted In Heaven EP|Wasted In Heaven]]'' and reformed briefly to play shows featuring all former lineups of the band.  By this time Tregilgas had also become a member of the abstract [[Sausuage]], and played briefly for [[Rose Petals and Confetti]] under the name of 'Tregiz' as a stand-in for Nathan '[[Bregiz]]' Bregmen. <br><br>
  
From early 2005 - present Paul T (and yes, Paul Oakley and Stan Jagger) formed the live line-up for the newly reincarnated [[Disjecta Membra]] when project founder [[Michel]] returned to Hamilton without a band, after several years based in either Wellington or Auckland.<br><br>
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From late 2004-2006, Paul T, Paul Oakley, and Stan Jagger formed the live line-up for the newly reincarnated [[Disjecta Membra]] when project mainstay [[Michel]] returned to Hamilton after several years.<br><br>
  
Most notably in 2005, however, Paul joined [[The Shrugs]] in March of that year following the departure of drummer [[Natalie McKelvey]].  The Shrugs have become Paul T's primary focus in that time and he has been touring extensively with them ever since the release of their ''[[An Awkward Silence]]'' EP.
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In March 2005, Paul joined [[The Shrugs]] following the departure of drummer [[Natalie McKelvey]].  The Shrugs have become Paul T's primary focus, touring extensively with them ever since the release of their ''[[An Awkward Silence]]'' LP.<br><br>
  
As of 2006 Paul T remains a member of [[The Shrugs]], [[Johnny Fist]], [[Cosmic Ska Child]], [[Disjecta Membra]] and possibly others. During the period recounted above he has also at some stage or another featured as a regular or semi-regular member of [[Tsunami Band]] and/or [[The Mike Miller Band]], was probably in the [[Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]] and undoubtedly untold others.<br><br>
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In the mid-late 2000s Paul T remained a member of [[The Shrugs]], [[Johnny Fist]] and [[Cosmic Ska Child]]. He meanwhile joined [[The Prime Numbers]] (c.2008), [[Goulash Archipelago]] (c. 2009) and later [[Big Muffin Serious Band]].<br><br>
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Paul is a keen collector of obscure Hamilton recordings, and an avid astrologer. He developed a website, [[Yetiboil Website|Yetiboil]], that documented the history of his own bands and was a repository for Hamilton music recordings from the 1980s to the present. The website disappeared by 2011, but in 2012 Paul started a Soundcloud page featuring music from Boogadagas, [[The Haunting]] and [[Hapukalypse Now]].
  
He is also a keen collector of obscure Hamilton recordings, and an avid astrologer.<br>
 
 
==Bands==
 
==Bands==
[[The Haunting]]<br>
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[[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]]<br>
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*[[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]]<br>
[[Hapukalypse Now]]<br>
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*[[Alla Zingaro]]<br>
[[King Biscuit]]<br>
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*[[Big Audio Laxative]]<br>
[[Gas]]?<br>
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*[[Big Muffin Serious Band]]
[[Bleed]]?<br>
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*[[Cosmic Ska Child]]<br>
[[Tsunami Band]]?<br>
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*[[Disjecta Membra]]<br>
[[Johnny Fist]]<br>
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*[[Eidolon]]
[[Trucker]]<br>
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*[[Gas]]<br>
[[Cosmic Ska Child]]<br>
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*[[Goulash Archipelago]]<br>
[[Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]]?<br>
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*[[Hapukalypse Now]]<br>
[[Sausuage]]<br>
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*[[The Haunting]]<br>
[[Rose Petals and Confetti]]<br>
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*[[Hell's Belles and the Hamiltones]]<br>
[[Disjecta Membra]]<br>
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*[[Johnny Fist]]<br>
[[The Shrugs]]<br>
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*[[King Biscuit]]<br>
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*[[The Prime Numbers]]<br>
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*[[Rose Petals and Confetti]]<br>
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*[[Sausuage]]<br>
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*[[The Shrugs]]<br>
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*[[Trucker]]<br>
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*[[Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]]?<br>
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*[[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]]<br>
  
 
==Releases==
 
==Releases==
 
Releases featuring Paul Tregilgas:
 
Releases featuring Paul Tregilgas:
 
* [[Incubator Babies]] cassette by [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] (1991)
 
* [[Incubator Babies]] cassette by [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] (1991)
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* [[Juice Extractor]] compilation features ''Lust Cat'' by [[Hapukalypse Now]] (1992)
 
* [[Doubtful Ancestry]] cassette by [[King Biscuit]] (1992)
 
* [[Doubtful Ancestry]] cassette by [[King Biscuit]] (1992)
 
* [[HUM Sampler 92]] compilation CD features ''Get A Life'' by [[King Biscuit]]
 
* [[HUM Sampler 92]] compilation CD features ''Get A Life'' by [[King Biscuit]]
 
* [[Discordia Concors]] compilation CD features ''Underbelly'' by [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] and ''What Is Love?'' by [[King Biscuit]] (1993)
 
* [[Discordia Concors]] compilation CD features ''Underbelly'' by [[A Crown Of Wild Myrtles]] and ''What Is Love?'' by [[King Biscuit]] (1993)
 
* [[Crazy Dreams]] single by [[King Biscuit]] (1994)
 
* [[Crazy Dreams]] single by [[King Biscuit]] (1994)
* [[Sun Hits the Moon]] CD Album by [[King Biscuit]] (1995)
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* [[Sun Hits The Moon]] CD Album by [[King Biscuit]] (1995)
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* [[Bark Number One]] compilation features ''For This Moment'' and ''Sun Hits The Moon'' by [[King Biscuit]] (1995)
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* [[In Love With This Town]] compilation features ''Give'' by [[Gas]] (1996)
 
* [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] compilation features ''Vatican'' by [[Trucker]] (1997)
 
* [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] compilation features ''Vatican'' by [[Trucker]] (1997)
 
* [[New Music Compilation]] (free with ''Rip It Up'') features ''Up Your Tempo'' by [[Trucker]] (1999)
 
* [[New Music Compilation]] (free with ''Rip It Up'') features ''Up Your Tempo'' by [[Trucker]] (1999)
 
* [[Jude]] CD by [[Trucker]] (1999)
 
* [[Jude]] CD by [[Trucker]] (1999)
 
* [[Year Zero]] compilation CD features ''On the Rocks'' by [[Trucker]] (2001)
 
* [[Year Zero]] compilation CD features ''On the Rocks'' by [[Trucker]] (2001)
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* [[Alla Zingaro]]'s self-title CD EP (2001)
 
* [[Wasted In Heaven EP]] by [[Trucker]] (2004)
 
* [[Wasted In Heaven EP]] by [[Trucker]] (2004)
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* [[How To Knit a Pony]] by [[The Shrugs]] (2008)
  
unreleased recordings featuring Paul T by [[The Haunting]], [[Hapukalypse Now]], [[King Biscuit]], [[Gas]] and many others are also known to be in circulation somewhere
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''Unreleased recordings featuring Paul T by [[The Haunting]], [[Hapukalypse Now]], [[King Biscuit]], [[Gas]] are also known to exist
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
[http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~yetiboil/hamlinks.html Paul T's Hamilton Links]
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*[http://soundcloud.com/paultee paultee on soundcloud]
Paul T's personal homepage containing pages and links about various Hamilton bands.
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[[category:people]]
 
[[category:people]]

Latest revision as of 10:30, 16 November 2018

Paul Tregilgas moved to Hamilton from Rotorua in the late-1980s. He has been the drummer for several Rotorua bands, including Boogadagas, Da Hubcaps, Calamari Bushmen and The Earthlings.

In about 1989 Paul Tregilgas auditioned for Cygnet Committee and was rejected, which soon became something of an in-joke as he went on to become one of Hamilton's most respected drummers in the early 1990s, in various dark and moody alternative bands like The Haunting (1990-1992), Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour (1990-1991), A Crown Of Wild Myrtles (1991-1993), Hapukalypse Now, and its side-project Big Audio Laxative (1992-1994).

It was in these bands that "Paul T", which he became more commonly known as on account of local papers and various bands' liner-notes always spelling 'Tregilgas' incorrectly, began a long association with bassist Paul Oakley; both Oakley and Paul T were members of Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour and Hapukalypse Now. From these circles Paul T and Oakley knew Stan Jagger, another long-term collaborator, who was at this time a member of the folk/blues inflected King Biscuit. In 1992, Paul T and Paul Oakley joined Stan in King Biscuit. All three remained in King Biscuit until about 1995.

Around 1995, Paul T, Oakley and Jagger were persuaded by former Avant Garbage frontman Dominic Worthington to form self-proclaimed "ROCK'N'ROLL" covers band Johnny Fist; who have (bizarrely) now been in existence for over a decade. From 1995-1996 Paul T was also the drummer in the short lived, but hugely popular, Gas.

In 1996 Tregilgas, Oakley and Jagger teamed up with ex-Nerve frontman Jamie Stone to form a more serious indie-rock originals project, but could not agree amongst themselves whether or not to call their new band Mother Trucker or Father Trucker. They ultimately settled for Trucker. Trucker were formed in 1996, and they came second overall in that years Battle of the Bands. Paul T was with Trucker until about 2000, when he was briefly replaced by Terry Edwards prior to Trucker's split in 2001.

Between 1999 and 2001, Paul T was the drummer for Hell's Belles and the Hamiltones, including Stan Jagger. In 2000 Paul T also became the drummer for the popular live ska/reggae outfit Cosmic Ska Child, with former members of Boil Up and Tsunami Band (among others). CSC have continued up to the present-date, with Tregilgas as their drummer. Around the same time he also joined Alla Zingaro, described as "Gypsy music", who remained together until about 2005.

In 2004 Trucker released the posthumous EP Wasted In Heaven and reformed briefly to play shows featuring all former lineups of the band. By this time Tregilgas had also become a member of the abstract Sausuage, and played briefly for Rose Petals and Confetti under the name of 'Tregiz' as a stand-in for Nathan 'Bregiz' Bregmen.

From late 2004-2006, Paul T, Paul Oakley, and Stan Jagger formed the live line-up for the newly reincarnated Disjecta Membra when project mainstay Michel returned to Hamilton after several years.

In March 2005, Paul joined The Shrugs following the departure of drummer Natalie McKelvey. The Shrugs have become Paul T's primary focus, touring extensively with them ever since the release of their An Awkward Silence LP.

In the mid-late 2000s Paul T remained a member of The Shrugs, Johnny Fist and Cosmic Ska Child. He meanwhile joined The Prime Numbers (c.2008), Goulash Archipelago (c. 2009) and later Big Muffin Serious Band.

Paul is a keen collector of obscure Hamilton recordings, and an avid astrologer. He developed a website, Yetiboil, that documented the history of his own bands and was a repository for Hamilton music recordings from the 1980s to the present. The website disappeared by 2011, but in 2012 Paul started a Soundcloud page featuring music from Boogadagas, The Haunting and Hapukalypse Now.

Bands

Releases

Releases featuring Paul Tregilgas:

Unreleased recordings featuring Paul T by The Haunting, Hapukalypse Now, King Biscuit, Gas are also known to exist

External Links