Multi-Instrumentalist and vocalist, Craig Terris is currently touring his debut solo album 'Bleat Your Heart Out'. Upon its release in November, it became an instant favourite with audiences and critics alike .
“...by the time it comes to it’s gorgeous close you realise that this album is not just an ‘interesting quirky gem’ but actually something more akin to an undiscovered masterpiece. ” -Andrew Tidball, Cheese On Toast
**** - Scott Kara, New Zealnd Herald.
Terris has mostly been known for providing drums and backing vocals - recording and touring with Cassette, Samuel Flynn Scott, Luke Buda, Lawrence Arabia, Bachelorette, Barry Saunders and The Warratahs to name a few. Meanwhile, he's also been writing and recording his own material, eventually tracking 'Bleat Your Heart Out' at his home studio space and Wellington's Surgery studio. The album is largely self-recorded with Terris playing the majority of the instruments himself, but also is made of many contributions from a wonderful line up of talented contemporaries , finally mixed by Brett Stanton and mastered by Dale Cotton.
“Of course, on the album it’s Terris playing drums too – and most of the instruments. And that in itself is a reason to listen – and enjoy. But if the multi-instrumentalist/one- man-band tag is what gets you through the door you’ll stay for the songs.” - Simon Sweetman, Off The Tracks
“...a melodic dimension to Terris' talent...easily a match for his rhythmic skills and that's precisely what comes to the fore on his first solo album” - Nick Bollinger, Radio New Zealand
The upcoming shows by the 'Craig Terris Group' feature: Craig Terris (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Taylor (guitar, vocals), Andrew Bain (bass), and Benjamin Cole (drums).
“Craig Terris Group, have really got their shit locked down... brilliant, widescreen rock-influenced pop music... the tunes are catchy, have hooks and harmonies and there are nuances – but there is just enough bombast. The right amount.” - Simon Sweetman, Off The Tracks
