We are Sweet Spot

Martina

Vocals

Originally from the Czech Republic, Martina has been singing since her teenage years—whether fronting cover bands, performing in original bands, or stepping into the world of musical theatre. For her, being part of a band is all about having fun, making new friends, and entertaining people with the music. Her musical influences include Paramore, Muse, Royal Blood, and Nothing But Thieves,

Allan

Guitar / Vocals

A musician for as long as he can remember and a dedicated music fanatic since his teens, he played in a number of more or less totally unsuccessful bands in Auckland in his early twenties, each splitting up for all the usual reasons that drive band members to hate each other, before deciding to live the easy life and give it all up. Then, after many years spent buried in his career, his wife and kids bought him an acoustic guitar for Fathers’ Day. And then, after hours spent mindlessly strumming chords in his bedroom staring at the blank wall, something clicked ... and now this.

Allan’s most significant influences include The Beatles, especially George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Pearl Jam and Steely Dan. 

Arvind

Drums

Our machine on the drums. Veritable metronome. Loves to entertain the crowd by laying down the grove and the funky chops. Favourite bands / artists, Dave Matthews Band, Beyonce, Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Phil Collins

Grant

Bass / Vocals

Grant was formerly the bass player for Rick Bryant & the jive bombers. Rick  was a renowned New Zealand blues and rock singer-songwriter.

According to Grant, 'music has been an interest of mine for many years playing in a variety of bands through the 80’s which blends well with the current mix of 80’s classic rock Sweet Spot play.

'Its great to play all styles and genres, always learning along the way making new friends, challenging yourself and enjoying collaborating with other musicians is key for me.'

Stuart

Keyboards / Vocals

 A quirky IT fellow who thrives on dad jokes, bird watching and Forza Horizon. He nevertheless is able to communicate mostly in words that others understand, albeit in a peculiar blend of British and Saffer accents.

His favourite bands include The Killers, Sting, Toto, U2, Petra, Paramore.