The Clerics
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Bio
The Clerics are a three piece band based in Hamilton, New Zealand. They play short tunes with bass, keys, guitar, drums and voice.
Clerics live shows are lively affairs - the band heartily encourages audience participation - with sometimes 20-30 songs in a single set.
Members
- Mahaj Baldavich: drums/voice
- Vince Cunnington: bass/voice
- Babar keys/guitar/voice
History
The Clerics formed in mid-late 2004 and played their first live show in October 2004. In February 2005 The Clerics released their debut album Graveyard of the Dead, a nine track album (with bonus video Cautions). In June 2005 The Clerics commenced a nationwide tour with Gadget Goose and Amy Racecar. July/August 2005 saw The Clerics hit the road to support the release of their second album The Bitches Will Fly, with a tour across the North and South Island. October 2005 saw the third album release from them, capping off their year with Desperation on the Dancefloor. This album marked a departure from previous releases by The Clerics with the exclusion of guitars. Using voice, bass, keys and programmed drums, The Clerics produced an album of pop-scum tunes that range from scum-techno to scum-noiseblast.
The Clerics played around 30 shows through 2005. They last played in late November 2005 and are currently 'on hiatus'.
Releases
- Graveyard of the Dead (February 2005)
- The Bitches Will Fly (June 2005)
- Desperation on the Dancefloor (October 2005)
- Cautions - music video included in an A Low Hum DVD compilation
Label
Hit Your Head Music
