CRAIG DUNN : THE TONEMASTERS
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Name: Craig DunnDate Of Birth: 9th October 1968
Family: Married to Kerry, one 14 month old daughter called Ruby
Lives: Lockleaze, Bristol
Pets: Alsatian dog called “Setzer” and I also keep Koi Carp
Hobbies: Fishing, Photography
Car Driven: Mercedes Vito (The band Tour Bus!)
Previous Bands: The ToppKatz, Paradise Road, The Cobra’s, White Lightnin’, The Firebirds, Life & Soul, The Rifftoads.
Best ever gig performed: Sold out variety show at The Bristol hippodrome
Best ever gig attended: U2 in Las Vegas.
Worst ever gig and why: Devizes Liberal Club – The whole Club looked like a war zone at the end of the night with approx 150 people fighting.
Most amusing story from gigging: Getting all the Way to Belgrade in the former Yugoslavia only to be told we were not going to play live, but had to mime to 2 songs.
Biggest Influence on musical career: My Dad and Joey Pafumi from The Walter Trout Band – he taught me how to “entertain” from behind a drum kit.
Musical Equipment used: Tama Superstar Custom Kit, with Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals. Pearl Icon Rack. I also own the PA system, which has been custom-built using various top named manufacturers.
Favourite gig venue: The Bawa Club in Bristol, Fantastic venue acoustically, Easy unloading straight onto the stage and only 2 minutes from home J
Favourite Holiday destination: Islamorada – Florida Keys – Sport Fishing Capitol of the world !!
Favourite food: Roast Dinners and seafood (not at the same time)
Favourite drink: Caffreys
Favourite restaurant: Theo Thudpuckers Shellfish Raw Bar, Fort Pierce, Florida.
Favourite website: ebay, Briansetzer.com
Favourite colour: sky Blue
Favourite film: School of Rock
Favourite actor / actress: Jack Black
Favourite artiste: Brian Setzer
Favourite Record: Rock this Town
Dream job: Fishing guide in Florida.
Likes: People enjoying themselves at gigs, Holiday’s and watching my daughter grow stronger everyday after being born premature.
Dislikes: Ignorant people and people who aren’t polite. I also dislike reasons why I can’t go fishing.
Best Musical achievement: Being asked to be a full time Professional Musician with The Firebirds and performing with The legendary Bill Haley’s comets.
Musical Ambition: To tour America. We all have family and business commitments in the UK, but I’m convinced with the right promoter and organisation it’s possible.
If you had one wish: To Guarantee good health for all my family and friends.
