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Lauren - Lead Vocal and Guitar

Lauren is a passionate young singer with a great stage presence and broad repertoire. From rock chick classics to soulful ballads that give you goosebumps, she will keep you on the dance floor all night long.

Lauren Rountree was first put on stage when she was six years old and hasn’t wanted to leave since.

Singing professionally from the age of 18, Lauren has worked with some of Sydney’s most respected and talented musicians. Her extensive experience working in cover bands has given Lauren the ability to take on any genre of music with ease, from Rock and Pop to Jazz and R&B. 

Growing up in an extremely musical household, Lauren’s early influences include Led Zeppelin, ELO, Fleetwood Mac, The Supremes, Toto and The Beatles just to name a few. Her vocal influences currently include Pink, Stevie Nicks, Bon Jovi and Chrissie Amphlett. 

Lauren has studied singing from the age of 11, and has completed her Cert III in Music Performance and Composition majoring in singing. Lauren worked as a voice coach for five years from the age of 17, and has also taken lessons in piano, guitar, clarinet and drums.

Lauren’s large vocal range and passion to perform makes her shows dynamic and entertaining for any occasion.

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Harry Gusman - Guitar and Vocal

Harry is one of the hottest guitarists in Australia. His versatility, mad guitar licks and and creative playing ensure The Tuners is a very exciting band to listen to and watch.
Harry started learning guitar at the age of 12 and joined his first band at 16. His formal education in music began with classical guitar lessons at age 17 followed by a five-year Bachelor of Music Teaching and Performance degree with Honours from the Indonesian Institute of Art, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In addition, he took guitar lessons in America with two of Chicago's most respected guitar gurus Jack Cecchini and Peter Learner.

For three consecutive years he was awarded the Best Guitarist in Java - in 1989, 1990 and 1991 - and was then invited to be on the judging panel for subsequent competitions.
 
Harry has been working in the music industry for the past 16 years, including playing lead guitar with The Indonesian Wind Orchestra, playing in various bands at concerts, pubs, nightclubs and corporate parties in Australia and overseas.

He has also undertaken session work including arranging songs, recording and arranging jingles, making music for games, conducting guitar workshops and teaching guitar and bass through his Sydney-based guitar school
Harry's Guitar Studio.

Harry has played various styles of music including Blues, Rock n Roll, Country, Hard Rock, Reggae, Funk, Folk, and more.
 
You can click here to watch Harry play one of his original Rock compositions.
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Frank Peronace - Bass and Backing Vocal

Frank is one of the most skillful, soulful and grooving bass player you're ever likely to see in the country. His playing will take you on a magical music tour that brings groove to your heart and soul.

Frank started out as the bass player in his school rock band and went on to play in various styles of bands including Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Funk and Blues.

Music is his passion and he has performed with some great acts, both locally and overseas.

Over the years, Frank has sought the advice and tuition of local bass greats, such as Yannis Bardas, Maurice Palumbo, Phil Scorgie, and recently, one of the greatest bass players in the country, Steve Hunter.

His technical brilliance and soulful playing style with its groove and funk feel is part of what gives The Tuners the solid and full sound for which they are renowned.

This, combined with his musicianship and personality on a stage, ensures The Tuners are not only great to listen to but entertaining to watch.

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Nick Citadino - Drums

Nick has been playing drums for a lot of years, he has played in all types of bands and covered various styles of music. At the tender young age of 14 Nick played his first professional gig (paid $50.00 bucks) from there it was get out there and play any gig that comes along. From Funk, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Country & Western, Orchestral and just about every club in Sydney backing a multitude of artists, Nick has paid his dues. He has always been the driving force in any band he has joined, with a passion for groove keeping it solid, this has placed Nick in a league of his own.

This guy is a perfectionist, every gig has to be spot on, no matter if there is only a few people in the crowd or a packed house of 12 thousand people at the Entertainment centre (by way he has played there with many overseas artist’s) every gig is important.

 Not to be complacent, he also plays percussion and just like when he is behind a drum kit its full on. To his credit this has given him the opportunity to play some cool gigs on percussion. (Gloria Estefan tribute show) now there’s a challenge for any percussionist. Give this dude a Bass Guitar and he will slap it like Mark king (level 42) rhythm is what he is all about. He also teachers drums & percussion & has for a number of years.

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Jan Grman - Available if required.

Jan is one of those musicians who started making noise as a baby and has never stopped. He started learning classical piano when he was young, but he also loves playing contemporary music and loves to improvise. He transitioned from playing classical to playing keyboard in bands and traveling around the Czech Republic until he came to Australia.

His great skills, personality and open mindedness in music have made him a very versatile player and he was a perfect fit musically for The Tuners and is an important member of the team.

Jan has been working with songwriters in Sydney as an arranger and keyboard player.

 
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