One sunny afternoon, about 20 years ago, four founding members gathered together in a suburban house to play a few simple tunes together. Over the years they have developed into the current lineup. The band members came from diverse backgrounds and span the generations, but one common thread binds them together – a love of playing music and an enjoyment in the band camaraderie. Art Gecko enjoyed playing at a variety of functions and over the years have also been lucky enough to perform at the Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua jazz clubs. As a ten piece band with five different vocalists Art Gecko play an eclectic and wide range of music, whilst still retaining a “jazzy” feel to our style.
- Barry Stirling – Lead Guitar
- Clara Lange – Violin and Vocals
- David Johnson – Keyboard
- John West – Clarinet and Vocals
- Peter Kateley – Rhythm Guitar
- Magic Murphy – Harmonica, Percussion and Vocals
- David West – Bass Guitar and Vocals
- Phil Connell – Drums
- Stuart Bayes – Trumpet and Vocals
- Colin Ogle – Saxophone
- Art Gecko @ HJS – 26 Oct 2014
- Art Gecko @ HJS – 26 Oct 2014
- Clara Lange, Magic Murphy & Stuart Bayes, Art Gecko
- Clara Lange & Magic Murphy, Art Gecko
- Stuart Bayes, Art Gecko
- John West, Art Gecko
- John West, Art Gecko
- John West, Art Gecko
- Peter Kateley, David West, Stuart Bayes, Art Gecko
- Stuart Baye & David West, Art Gecko
- Peter Kateley, David West of Art Gecko
- David Johnson, Art Gecko
- David Johnson & Phil Connell, Art Gecko @ HJS – 26 Oct 2014
- Barry Stirling, David Johnson, Art Gecko
- Phil Connell, Art Gecko
- Phil Connell, Art Gecko
- Peter Kateley, David West, Stuart Bayes, Art Gecko
- Peter Kateley, David West, Stuart Bayes, Art Gecko
- Raffle at Art Gecko
- The raffle with Art Gecko, 26 Oct 2014
- Supper at Art Gecko concert