Born on the Island of Mauritius and based in Perth WA, GERARD MAUNICK is a SONGWRITER/VOCALIST/GUITARIST that brings with him a multitude of Music, Colours and Rhythm.

MAUNICK sings in English, Mauritian Creole and French, delivering a diverse blend of Blues/Roots/Reggae/Funk with Island Creole Overtones where Vocal Melodies and Soul Guitar direct the many Nuances.

He creates a different 'ingredient' in almost every song and his guitar has many moods. There's an accent on Gerard's voice that sometimes goes straight through you like a force of nature, a God-given gift as some may say, the ability to strike a chord, giving you goose-bumps. GERARD MAUNICK is a songwriter, a master of melody, a guitarist extreme with rhythm.

After a successful 2001 'SOUL KREOL' CD launch, MAUNICK generated interest from the east coast of Australia with an invitation to perform at The Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival in Narooma, delivering a cultural experience with his style of 'SOUL KREOL Blues'.

Blues at Bridgetown 2001 saw GERARD MAUNICK and Band play two strong shows. The highlight of the festival was a bonus memorable performance with the West Australian string ensemble conducted by the legendary 'Ashley Arbuckle' from the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

2002 started with appearances at the Australian Blues Festival (Goulburn) NSW, preceded by an intensive tour of the eastern states with master keyboardist Bob Patient and an all star band.

November 2002 brought MAUNICK and his band back by popular demand, headlining the Blues at Bridgetown Festival which also featured Seychelles Island Vocalist TINA-SIMONE. The band was received with a huge response! The pair also entertained the crowds with two special 'duo' performances which had the audiences mesmerized. TINA-SIMONE's deep and alluring Creole vocals were energized by the melodic sounds of MAUNICK.

2003 took the two performers around the country towns of our vast state of Western Australia, during which time GERARD was inspired to write new material, extending his musical direction and performing live with a tight bass and drum line-up and leading TINA-SIMONE into co-writing Creole song 'Angelina'.

September 2003, GERARD MAUNICK captured his sound at Anarchy Recording Studio, laying down 10 tracks for the new album 'Voodoo Brew'. "I wanted the band to step out and not to play safe" states MAUNICK. "It's a wonderful feeling to be able to shift in different gears knowing that the band is there with me just as strong and just as free".

February 2004 kicks off the release of his 'Voodoo Brew' CD with MAUNICK headlining at the Augusta River Festival and returning to Perth, performing at various venues for the following two months.

VOODOO BREW Official CD launch PERTH BLUES CLUB, Tuesday 6th of April 2004. A tour will also be taking MAUNICK & his Band, North West and the Eastern States of Australia.

September 2004 Winner of WAMi Song Of The Year 2004 (Roots/Blues) Song: SLIPPIN’ WITH THE BLUES from his latest 2004 album Voodoo Brew.2005 started with the release of The KISS MY WAMi 2005 compilation CD, which features the title track of GERARD MAUNICKS latest CD ‘VOODOO BREW’.

In February 2005 MAUNICK performed at The WAMi Festival, accompanied by his Band (TINA-SIMONE on Vocals and Hand Percussion, GREG THOMSON on the Bass and RIC EASTMAN Drums).

Gerard Maunick breaks all musical barriers with his two latest CDs ‘Soul Kreol’ and ‘Voodoo Brew’. His live performance will leave you spellbound.

SOUL KREOL and VOODOO BREW Cds are available at the GIG'S and all music retailers through-out Australia or www.gerardmaunick.com

2005 - 2006 DUO
GERARD MAUNICK & TINA-SIMONE

Gerard Maunick and his Creole songsteress Tina-Simone, have a unique approach to their musical expertise. Tina-Simone's exotic presence, vocal capabilities and percussive perfection, gives Maunick the room to breath and lose himself, as he delves deeper into his 'awesome and intoxicating' guitar playing....."

Tina-Simone has been working and touring with Maunick since 1997 and can be heard singing harmonies and playing percussion on both of Maunicks c.d.'s. (T.S. also performs their original (Creole) song, 'Angelina', released on Maunicks award winning album 2004 - VOODOO BREW).

Gerard and T.S. have enjoyed working as a DUO for the past 12 months, (giving the band and road life a short rest) focusing the music towards fresh sounds, a solo guitar, rhythmic bass/percussion and songwriting....... I've been playing a-lot of acoustic (guitar) at home and coming up with new material, say's Maunick. It's been good to try them out 'LIVE' with just T.S and myself.

The couple have captured our romantic side, ....as you watch them perform with ease. Their fans are ageless (This was obvious at their out-door gig). No matter what age you are, you just know 'class' when you hear and see it and without any doubt, Gerard Maunick and Tina-Simone are just that!!!

Only Blues Music, Press Release. 02/05/2004
Probably the best description I could give you of Gérard is that if Jimi Hendrix & Bob Marley came back in the form of one person, that person would be Gérard. I have rarely met anyone with the love of music & people that Gérard has. A truly wonderful & talented guy, who plays like a demon, just amazing.

John Ward.
(ONLY BLUES MUSIC)