The Merc 6 have been created by 6 of Oamaru's best musicians. Dave Pettersson (Harmonica), Dave Snow (Keyboards), Alan Rakiraki (lead guitar), Craig Conlan (lead guitar), Jay Morriss (Bass), Pete Timmo (Drums), with guest vocalists, Julie Barclay & Jane Campbell.
Jay Morriss – Bass,vocals.
Currently playing with The Reveal and Machete Betty
Previously, Dunedin bands Tiger tiger,Cougar Zoo'
Influences, Sting, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Buckley, Dave Dobyn,Neil Finn
Dave Pettersson -Harp,Vocals
Played with VKB and the Fellahs and Hard working Men in previous Jazz Festivals.
Previous, Ithchy Fingers and Dog Ruff.
Influences, Sonny Boys, Little Walter, Jason Ricci, Sugar Blue, Carlos Santana.
Dave Snow – Keyboard, vocals
Currently playing with The Merchants,
Previously, The Grizzlies, Igloo Jones
Influences, MJQ, Dave Brubeck, Stefan Grapelli, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Alan Parsons
Pete Timmo – Drums, Vocals
currently playing with The Merc 6
Previously Hard workin men, Pandamonia,
Influences , Early Fleetwod Mac, Buddy Guy, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen.
Craig Conlan had a well spent youth playing rock music in Timaru and Christchurch and, after a rather large break, picked up the electric guitar again a couple of years ago. Craig loves being back out gigging again and regularly plays in local bands Machete Betty and The Reveal and is really happy to have the opportunity to play some Jazz and Blues alongside the very talented musicians in Merc 6.
Jay Morriss – Bass,vocals.
Currently playing with The Reveal and Machete Betty
Previously, Dunedin bands Tiger tiger,Cougar Zoo'
Influences, Sting, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Buckley, Dave Dobyn,Neil Finn
Dave Pettersson -Harp,Vocals
Played with VKB and the Fellahs and Hard working Men in previous Jazz Festivals.
Previous, Ithchy Fingers and Dog Ruff.
Influences, Sonny Boys, Little Walter, Jason Ricci, Sugar Blue, Carlos Santana.
Dave Snow – Keyboard, vocals
Currently playing with The Merchants,
Previously, The Grizzlies, Igloo Jones
Influences, MJQ, Dave Brubeck, Stefan Grapelli, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Alan Parsons
Pete Timmo – Drums, Vocals
currently playing with The Merc 6
Previously Hard workin men, Pandamonia,
Influences , Early Fleetwod Mac, Buddy Guy, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen.
Craig Conlan had a well spent youth playing rock music in Timaru and Christchurch and, after a rather large break, picked up the electric guitar again a couple of years ago. Craig loves being back out gigging again and regularly plays in local bands Machete Betty and The Reveal and is really happy to have the opportunity to play some Jazz and Blues alongside the very talented musicians in Merc 6.