Bio

“If you’re a fan of alternative rainy day music with a hit of pop then you’ll appreciate Face for all Occasions, which has clearly been lovingly put together for your delicate ears….Go on, treat yourself!”Amanda Radcliffe - Backbeat FM 89.0 New Zealand The Connoisseurs hailing from Auckland, New Zealand deliver an infectious and stylish new sound on their CD “Face For All Occasions” that has a sound that takes you back to the days of classic Elvis Costello and Crowded House but offers the listener a more modern take on the pop genre. The duo of vocalist Danny McLachlan and guitarist Sean Miller are the driving force behind the Connoisseurs with their strong songwriting and live performances. The group formed in 2006 in New Zealand and the band has now currently set up home base in Perth, Australia.The Connoisseurs CD “Face For All Occasions” was recorded and mixed with upcoming producer Lee Bradshaw of BMR Productions in Perth and mastered by Don Bartley (Metallica, The Beatles and INXS). The CD gives the listener a rich musical landscape that covers many themes and styles from the fast paced rocker “Nitty Gritty” to the catchy and up beat pop of “Butterfly Collector” , the moody slow brooding rock song “Antarctic Waste” and ”The Stranger” are richly layered songs that will keep you coming back for another listen. The Connoisseurs is the culmination of many years of experience and they now are embarking on a new musicaljourney with “Face For All Occasions” and this is one that they would like you to join them on. The Connoisseurshave garned a huge worldwide following with exposure on My Space to thousands of fans and growing interestfrom FM radio stations in New Zealand. “Face For All Occasions” will give you that new musical boost you have been waiting for. www.myspace.com/theconnoisseursband