Based in Middlebury VT, The Almendros are a rock band with ska, punk and reggae influences. Band members weave in east and west African rhythms and melodies, creating original music rich with vibrant global sounds.
members of the almendros
PETER RYAN
// bass, vocals, rhythm guitar
Peter Ryan sings and plays bass guitar with occasional rhythm guitar. He was the principle songwriter on All Over the Place and wrote many songs on Destination Unknown, including 'Shake the Trees'
MARK PELLETIER
// lead guitar, vocals
Mark Pelletier plays electric lead guitar, including some stunning solos, and contributes original songs on both All Over the Place and Destnation Unknown
LIZ CLEVELAND // vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion
Liz Cleveland sings lead vocal and harmonies on original tunes as well as covers and adds rhythm guitar and percussion.
KEMI FUENTES-GEORGE // electric guitar, trumpet
Kemi Fuentes-George plays guitar and trumpet and live shows now feature his originals "Green Mountain Calypso", and 'Drunk On Love' available on Destination Unknown.
NAUNAU BELOHA
// vocals, percussion, guitar, keyboards
Naunau Beloha is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who sings lead vocals and adds creative genius when it comes to changes and rhythms. 'It Will Come Tomorrow', written by Naunau is on Destination Unknown.
JOHN WALLACE
// drums
John Wallace is the steady driving beat whose versatility allows this band to feature a range of styles.
DOUG WILHELM
// percussion, harmonica
Doug Wilhelm brings conga rhythms and soulful harmonica. Live shows feature originals of Doug's - 'Pull the Rug', and 'Out to Sea', both recorded for Destination Unknown
ADDISON TATE
// saxophone
Addison Tate, a saxophonist, joined the Almendros for Destination Unknown. Addison brings energy and spontaneity to the sound.