Bruce Blucher(guitar) andNick Wilkinson(bass) formed theAlpaca Brothersin Dunedin 1984.Named for their penchant for wearinga very similar style of alpacajersey, but without a drummer, they roped in the services ofSteveCournanewho still believes he maynever have done a gig in his lifeif it hadnt been for that unusual invite. However, hearing the duoat their practice rooms for the firsttimeCournanedid wonder whathe had gotten himself into: they were extremely loud, discordant, andtruly unlike anything he hadever heard before.

With no more than few daysrehearsalAlpaca Brothersplayed their debut gig supportingThe Weedsat a packed Empire Tavern on7th June 1984.Steveclearly remembersborrowingLesley Parisdrum kit for the show. People liked thatraucous, untrained din forsome reason