25 Jul 2016

Introducing: Les Baxters

8:41 am on 25 July 2016

Emerging musicians have two minutes to describe themselves and their song.

 

Les Baxters: John Chrisstoffels, Paul Sutherland, Dave Imlay and Erin Kimber.

Les Baxters: John Chrisstoffels, Paul Sutherland, Dave Imlay and Erin Kimber. Photo: Marine Aubert

Name of project: Les Baxters.

Real names: John Chrisstoffels, Paul Sutherland, Dave Imlay, Erin Kimber.

Age (of project): Two years old.

Hometown: Christchurch.

Associated acts: Into the Void, Shadow of the Valley, Dark Matter, Terminals.

Formative musical experience:

John - Playing the recorder at school age 8. Learning cello aged 12. Learning theremin aged 53.
Dave - Piano, DIY guitar and bass.
Erin - 6pm Saturday night. Ready to Roll.
Paul - Age 13. Being fired as Snare Drummer from the Salvation Army Youth Band for extemporizing.

Guilty Pleasure:

John - Discovering early Steeleye Span album Pleased To See The King only six months ago.
Dave - Rock Operas.
Erin - I don't think you should feel guilty about any music you listen to.
Paul - Radio NZ Saturday night requests.

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