Ko John Messent Ahau
Noo Opotiki tooku tiipuna
(My ancestors are from Opotiki)
I tipu ake au ki Murupara
(I grew up in Murupara)
E noho ana au ki Raahui Pookeka
(I live in Huntly)
Instrument/s: PA Provider, Sound Technician & Base Guitar (when Renata is unavailable)
Music Influences: There are too many to list
Musical Aspirations: “I enjoy helping to create music and one day I may also release some of my own material”
Other Instruments: Bass, Rhythm and Lead & Guitar
As the owner of Cohesive Sound, John provides the PA equipment for the band. You may also see him on occasion at set-up/pack-down, sound check or as our Sound Technician
John believes music is an incredibly diverse language, and enjoys the simple conversations, all the way up to the complex discussions. When time permits, he enjoys being creative in the studio.