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 has added new material for live shows and album #2.
MARK PELLETIER
// lead guitar, vocals
Mark Pelletier plays electric lead guitar, including some stunning solos, and contributes original songs that appear in live shows and are slated for album #2.
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 original "Green Mountain Calypso".
NAUNAU BELU
// vocals, percussion, guitar, keyboards
Naunau Belu is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who sings lead vocals and adds creative genius when it comes to changes and rhythms.
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 a funky original of Doug's called "Pull the Rug", slated for the studio and album #2
CLINT BIERMAN
// guitar, keyboards, vocals, engineering
Clint Bierman is multi instrumentalist, producer and studio engineer whose influence is woven into all of the songs on All Over the Place.
ADDISON TATE
// saxophone
Addison Tate, a saxophonist, is the newest addition to the Almendros. Tate brings energy and spontaneity to the sound.