Band Members

Mark [Vocals/Rhythm] www.tundra.me.uk

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"I joined my first band as lead vocalist at Senior School (SBL) with Jon Claire and Jason Bryant in 1985 and at the same time started learning the rhythm guitar.

Myself and Karl (Drummer at the time) formed the original Tundra in 1988 and we spent the next 3 years gigging around the local area on a regular basis.

However work and family commitments meant I had to throw in the towel in 1991.

I had a long spell as a frustrated bedroom guitarist, then in early 2004 Karl (now on Bass) called me to ask if I would like to reform the band.

I jumped at the chance and after a few weeks practicing with other musicians realised I had missed it so much and the break of 13 years seems like only weeks after a few sessions together!

My influences have been the Beatles, Queen, Madness, Adam & the Ants, Police, Duran Duran, Blur and Keane amongst others."

Guy [Lead Guitar]

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Guy has played guitar since he was 12 and performed his first gig at 19 as the guitarist with the band "The Candy Hearts". He later went on to form his own band "Wild Smile" which played round the Bristol area for several years, For the last 12 years Guy was the driving force behind "92 vine" taking on most of the running of the band, from booking gigs to gear tech. Guy parted company from 92 vine in June last year and has since been spending most of the time playing with friends and taking guitar lessons.

Guy quote "I'm really excited about joining Tundra, the range of music is so vast it's allowed me to stretch my playing further and the whole band appears to be more driven and proffesional in their attitude than previous bands I've been in. I'm really looking forward to gigging again".

Ian [Keyboards]

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"Have been playing keyboard since the age of 12, cutting my teeth of my dad's Hammond organ. After many years of creating songs and playing to friends, I eventually entered the band scene with Trik, a Gloucester based rock/dance band which toured clubs in the Forest of Dean for 2 years.

I left in 2002 after the usual band rift. After a few years casually gigging with other musicians I joined Tundra in 2005.

the band has gone from strength to strength and has begun to establish itself strongly on the local scene.

I Have a wide personal musical taste but have albig Genesis fan and hope to sneak one of their songs in to the set list one day!

I play a Roland Fanthom G6 synth topped by a Korg X50 synth - this combination has given the band tremendous orchestral sound on some numbers.

I don't read music but have always had an ability to reproduce tunes by ear alone, which is the excuse I always use when I haven't practised a new number - 'winging it' should be my middle name! However, I am very fussy about musical quality and endeavour to create better and better music to as high a standard as possible - that is if the lads will listen to me, which after all this time is getting more and more of a challenge!!!".

Nick [Drums]

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I have played in various bands over the years, and was in the original Tundra. Our current line up is without doubt the best yet, and every gig just gets better and better. I've bought two kits in th elast year, spending more each time, just to compliment the fantastic sound the band is producing.

Karl [Bass Guitar]

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‘Started playing drums whilst at school, went on to play in school orchestra. Joined the Air Training Corps and played drums in their marching band.

In 1988, as a drummer, teamed up with Mark (lead vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist) and a couple of other guys and formed what was to become the original ‘Tundra’ band.

After a couple of years playing in pubs and clubs around the Bristol area ‘Tundra’ disbanded...

It was during this time with ‘Tundra’ I developed a keen interest in the Bass Guitar, Influenced by listening to Paul McCartney, Nathan East among others.

Soon after (now playing Bass) I formed a band with our present drummer - Nick called ‘The Janitors’ again playing the Bristol circuit.

After ‘The Janitors’ I played with a band called ‘Gold Blend’ for a couple of years then did a bit of Depping with other bands for a while. Then after a break of a few years decided to call Mark and reform ‘Tundra’".