Experienced musicians from Australia, Canada, South Africa, Taiwan and the U.S.A.
These members of the band
LOADED have toured North America, Asia, Australia, Africa, Caribbean and Europe.
The band
LOADED was put together in late 2006 and has successfully put on great shows throughout the areas of Taipei.
During this time
LOADED has performed at music festivals, corporate functions, weddings, colleges and universities, local pubs which include “New York New Yorkâ€, “Blissâ€, “Velvet Undergroundâ€, “Country Club†and a 10 month contract to perform at the “Shannon†every Saturday night.
This versatile band
LOADED performs classic songs of yesterday, today’s top 40 hits and even some one hit wonders that would surely bring back memories.
There is a true sense of professionalism with this band from the beginning set to an encore ending. Each set is thought through and created so that there is an even mix of music, entertainment and dance, to fulfill a variety of venues.
Performance backgrounds of each member would include being in top 40 bands, show bands, original bands and dance bands.
From “pubs†to “nightclubs†to “5-star Hotelsâ€, these musicians have experienced a wide variety of venues and really know how to put on a good show.
The members of
LOADED are:
Andy (South Africa):
Lead Vocals / Guitar
6 years of experience as a vocalist and 13 years of experience as a guitarist.
Musical accomplishments: studied at Royal School of Music (London) - Distinction in Harmony & Composition, Distinction in Guitar (First intrument), ‘A’ plus Award for the South African National Classical Guitar Competition & Ensembles.
Other related talents include: Song Writing, Composition and Musical Arrangements
Musical influences: Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz, and Classical.
Hobbies are: Technology, PC hardware / software, Car & Bike enthusiast
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Robert (Canada):
Bass Guitar / Vocals / Band Leader
20 years of experience in live performance and studio recording.
Musical accomplishments: written and recorded 3 albums which include 2 solo albums, traveled with many types of groups to North America, Asia, Caribbean and Europe. Produced and arranged songs for many independent artists.
Other related talents include: audio engineer, production management, singer/guitar player/songwriter, voice broadcaster, writing commercial jingles and advertisements for businesses and t.v./radio, entertainment consultant.
Musical influences: 70’s and 80’s rock, 90’s alternative and theatrical performances.
Hobbies are: golf, fishing, music and song writing
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Punx (Australia):
Lead Guitar / Vocals
7 years experience as a guitarist and musician.
Musical accomplishments: winner of guitar solo competition (Australia), technical guitar advisor, traveled and performed with groups throughout Australia and Taiwan, guitar instructor.
Other related talents include: songwriting, voice broadcasting and entertainment website builder.
Musical influences: Pop, Rock, Ska, Reggae and Punk
Hobbies are: music, fitness training and movies
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Koji (USA):
Drummer
10 years experience as a drummer and musician.
Musical accomplishments: played “lead pan†in a steel drum band during College, played drums and bass in several San Francisco bands, co-founded and played bass and drums in a collective musical entitled “They Might Be Asiansâ€.
Other related talents include: bass guitar playing and song arrangements.
Musical influences: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Beatles…
Hobbies are: Astronomy, star gazing and sun bathing
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Adriaan (South Africa):
Saxophone
17 years of experience as a saxophone player and musician.
Musical accomplishments: Principal saxophone with the South African Navy (1991-1994), performed with several jazz groups and also performed with South African musicians Abdullah Ibrahim and Winston Mankunku.
Other related talents include: music composition, sound tracks, jingles, teaching jazz theory arrangements and creative improvisations.
Musical influences from J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, Amy Winehouse, Cindy Lauper…
Hobbies are: audio mixing and freelance jamming.
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Joanne (Taiwan):
Lead Vocals/Piano
Over 10 years of experience as a vocal pianist and music composer.
Musical accomplishments: performed at the Grand Hyatt for 10 years, performed at the Luxury Restaurant in Melbourne Australia and many other functions, vocal performances at Far Eastern Hotel and Regent Hotel Taipei, vocalist for the North American Buddhist Dharma Master Convention 2006 and the American Buddhist Ksitigarbha association in the U.S.A.
Other related talents include: songwriting, music video performances, dancing, piano instructor and theory.
Musical influences: Jazz, Pop and Classical.
Hobbies are: swimming, horse back riding and music.
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