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Darren Pedley. Bass Guitar \ Vocals.

Darren played in various Melbourne bands before he moved to the Central Coast & joined Spruce Goose. A highly accomplished bass player who displays his versatility by being able to go from live performances to session studio work with ease. Darren has boosted the rythm section of Spruce Goose with his funky bass grooves to driving rock lines making it impossible not to tap your feet & dance. Darren's enjoyment with being a part of the Goose is evident at every gig with his great stage presence & joi de vivre.

Mauro Bortolin. Guitar \ Vocals.

Mauro along with Glenn has been with the Goose from the start way back in 1986. Over the years Mauro & Glenn have developed a musical relationship recognising each other improvisational changes & directions instantly which keeps each performance fresh & tight. Mauro's guitar work is perfection to hear, precisely reproducing all the covers faithfully. Mauro keeps busy in the music industry being involved with duo's and tribute shows as well as Spruce Goose. Mauro's exceptional guitar skill & having fun on stage is what draws the audience back time & time again.

Glenn Baker. Drums \ Vocals.

Glenn has been playing in bands since he was 12 & completed his first studio recording at 16. Glenn's first record, "Postcard from Paris" was in 1984 in London where he played all the instruments & did the vocals himself. The B side to this single Glenn recorded earlier in Sydney with members from previous bands, Peter Bettison, Brian Waters, Paul Rae, Michelle Waters & JackieGuadian all lending a hand. Glenn has played all over the world including session work in New Orleans, London & Switzerland.
Upon returning to Australia Glenn released his record independently. Glenn was picked up by the brand New Era who had just returned from touring, this is where Glenn met Craig Beltran, Carl Rock on bass ex Radio Birdman (RIP), & Chris Jones ex Finch/Feather & Swanee guitarist. Glenn played with New Era for 2 years after which Spruce Goose was formed with New Era singer Terry Vogt, Craig Beltran on Bass together with Mauro & as they say the rest is history.