 Andrew 'Beano'
Bennett (Vocals/Guitar), Craig Maddocks (Guitar), Russell Youthed
(Bass) and Craig Stapley (Drums) are Tern. The Cambridgeshire four
piece, all in their mid-twenties, pride themselves on their energetic,
up-tempo live performances treading the line masterfully between all
of rock's genres; grunge, mod and even a hint of metal thrown into the
mix. Whilst never sacrificing melody or lyrical ambition, Tern have
discovered the rare knack of being both entertaining and intelligent
simultaneously, with biting riffs and hard-hitting grooves settling
nicely with anthemic choruses and showmanship.
Formed in 2002, a couple of short years later have seen the band
develop into a highly regarded prospect for the future, in both the
studio and on stage. Already hugely successful on the local scene with
performances in popular venues such as
The Met Lounge
, Peterborough and Cambridge's
popular breeding ground for unsigned talent,
The
Man on the Moon , the
band are now starting to head further a field. A hugely successful
appearance recently at the prestigious
Dublin
Castle
in London elevated the band to a higher level,
in what looks like being just at the start of their journey as their
status grows.
With an impressive
local following, gig and recording experience behind them, coupled
with encouraging interest from management and record labels, its no
wonder Tern are being tipped for big things. In a world littered with
rock wannabies and bands with ideas above their station, Tern will
stand out a mile offering a rare musical necessity; talent with
substance. And as the march towards commercial and critical acclaim
continues, you'd be a brave man to stand in their way.
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