G
ERARD MAUNICK
Born on the Island of Mauritius and
based in Perth WA, Music Award winner Gerard Maunick is a
Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter that brings with him a multitude of music,
color and rhythm.
Highly regarded and respected among his Australian peers, Maunick‘s
ability to mesmerize his audience through guitar and voice is a gift
that any aspiring musician or patron of blues & soul should absorb
first hand by witnessing Gérard’s magic live.
In 2007 Maunick was voted ‘Artists Favorite and the Public’s Favorite’
at the Lakeside Blues Festival in Järvenpää Finland. Gerard is also a
past winner for the WAMi Song of the Year Winner (Roots/Blues
Category) with the song ‘Slippin With The Blues’.
His songs have been featured on many CD Compilations such as Blues at
Bridgetown, Groove Magazine and Blue Tongue Record to name a few. With
influences by Sly Stone, Carlos Santana, Neville Brothers, Jimi
Hendrix, Bob Marley and B.B. King, Gérard Maunick always puts on a
fantastic live show. In 2008 – 2009 Maunick and Band have been busy
recording the latest CD ‘WORLD CITIZEN’ with Producer/Recording Artist
Luke Steel ‘Empire Of The Sun/The Sleepy Jackson’. This album released
in March 2010 and features a number of elite musicians from Perth.
Some of Gerard Maunick Major Appearances are:
The Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival (Headlining Artist)
Narooma NSW in 2001. Blues At Bridgetown Festival, Bridgetown WA
(2001). Australian Blues Festival, Goulburn NSW (2002). - Blues At
Bridgetown Festival (Headlining Artist)10th Anniversary Celebration
‘Reunion Blues’ (2002). Finland Lakeside Blues Festival (2007).
Festival Of The Frets, Perth Blues Club and Rockingham Blues Club. WA
(2008). The Guitar Gods, Charles Hotel, North Perth WA (2008-2009).
Blues At Bridgetown Festival, Bridgetown WA 2009.
The Gerard Maunick band is a 6 or 7 piece featuring
Gerard Maunick (Guitar Gods Australia Alumni)
Gerard Maunick – Vocals/Guitar/Songwriter
Tina-Simone – Vocals/Percussion
Ric Eastman – Drums
Roy Martinez – Bass
Sue Bluck – Keys/Vocals
Simon Cox – Keys/Vocals
Donna Greene – Vocals
Freddy Poncin – Percussion
NOW
TOURING.
www.gerardmaunick.com
