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FEBRUARY: Delgirl
“Three singers, three songwriters, one voice....” Ask them to play, and their songs do the talking, revealing musical roots nourished by the warm waters of the tropics, the cool mountain streams of North America and the fertile soils of their New Zealand homeland. These multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters from Dunedin make real music, bedded in tradition but speaking of today’s laughs, loves and losses in one clear voice. Delgirl aren’t out to change the world, but they don’t mind leaving a few smiles in their wake. Delgirl landed the Recording Industry Association’s (RIANZ) award for 2008 Folk Album of the Year for their debut long player Two, Maybe Three, Days Ride... “The more you listen, the more the little details become apparent; the kind of deliberate sonic punctuation marks that make the difference between a kitchen sing-along and a recording of the type you want to listen to over and over again – which is exactly what this is.” – Nick Bollinger, Radio NZ National The Sampler, 13/11/07 Time of year: February |
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MARCH: Pacific Curls
After a successful tour of Canada, New Caledonia, South Korea and Europe, Pacific Curls are coming home for 2010! Their unprecedented combination of Scottish fiddle, Taonga Puoro (traditional Maori instruments), ukuleles, cajon, guitar, kalimba, percussion and those awesome vocals have captivated audiences wherever they have gone. With a new CD under their belt, this tour is back by demand! Ora Barlow (Te Whanau-a-Apanui) is a musician, songwriter and co-founder of Pacific Curls. Having received her Honours degree in music at Southern Cross University, Ora plays percussion, Taonga Puoro, ukulele and vocals and has toured the world with many musical projects. Kim Halliday (Rotuma, NZ Scottish) has studied and performed with some of the finest musicians in the world including Robert Fripp and Nigel Gavin. Kim plays, piano, ukulele, percussion and vocals and has been involved in many recording projects and bands, both in NZ and overseas. Sarah Beattie (Aberdeenshire, Scotland) studied at the world renowned Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Beyond her work with Pacific Curls she has also toured with groups such as The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Brave Hearts of Scotland and trance dance band Loonaloop. Time of year: March
Venue: Any suitable music venue Set up time: 2 hr for sound check in venue No. of personnel: 4 Performance length: 2 hours hours (incl. interval) Price: $900+GST |
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APRIL:Don McGlashan SOLO
Don recently played sold out solo shows in London, showcases in New York and Vancouver and toured with Crowded House - both opening for and playing in the band. This took him through Australia, USA and Europe (including Russia!). As if that wasn’t keeping him busy enough, in the last year Don has Don McGlashan’s tour will include Anchor Me, Dominion Road and other great songs from his quality catalogue. This tour may be documented on film, so this is your chance to be part of the set! For those who need a little more history, Don was a member of the influential percussion ensemble From Scratch from 1979-86, and was drummer and singer with Auckland agit-punk band Blam Blam Blam from 1980-82. Together with Harry Sinclair he formed the innovative music/theatre/film act The Front Lawn in 1985. Don was singer and primary songwriter in The Mutton Birds from 1991 to 2002. The group signed to Virgin Records UK in 1995, and were based in London from then until 1999, touring all over the world. Time of year: April |
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APRIL: Adams&Gavin
Richard Adams (violin and vocals) Nigel Gavin (guitar and vocals Violinist Adams is a gifted painter whose work has been exhibited internationally and who believes the visual and musical side of his personality each set the other on fire. Richard has played for many years in the popular Nairobi Trio. Guitarist Gavin is probably better known than most people realise. Here is that rare chemistry where each inspires the other, where melodies can twist on an emphasis, and the improvisation is instinctively taken in a new and rewarding direction. “first class musical alchemy!” “...incredibly wonderfully intelligent!” National Radio Time of year: April |
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Last week of MAY/ First week of JUNE: Hot Pink Bits – All Singing, All Dancing and …all WRONG! R18
“…far from dirty and very very funny.” Dominion Post, 2007 “…the funniest show this reviewer has seen…” “A sure sign a comedian is good is when you’re hitting yourself uncontrollably in an attempt to shift the gut-cramp…” Southland Express 2009 Time of year: Last week of May/ first 2 weeks of June |
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JULY: Hot Club Sandwich Hot Club Sandwich is a Wellington based trio featuring founder members Andrew London (guitar) and Terry Crayford (bass) with the addition of saxophonist James Tait Jameson. Hot Club Sandwich present a repertoire of original songs about life in New Zealand from the point if view of the average middle class, middle aged, back yard bloke. Themes include coffee culture, TV evangelists, rugby fans, fashion victims, consumerism, youth culture and Wellington night life, lifestyle farmers, incomprehensible computer technology and appliance shopping. There are laughs a plenty with some satirical and provocative edges. One reviewer, writing in the August 2005 issue of Downbeat USA magazine, the world’s most widely-read jazz publication, describes their style as: “warmly appealing with eccentric edges….having the time of their lives getting a handle on bluegrass, country blues, jug band, pop-folk, vaudeville music, and jazz á là Quintette du Hot Club de France, then adding devilishly clever wordplay for an old-time music of their own” Hot Club Sandwich have played Arts and Jazz festivals around the Pacific and were recent guest artists on Radio National’s “Musical Chairs” programme as well as TV One’s “Good Morning” show. Their songs have featured in NCEA English papers and movie soundtracks. Time of year: July |
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AUGUST: Antiques Rogue Show Due to an overwhelming response, demand and downright pleading, the team that brought you Geezers and the record breaking Antiques Rogue Show tour of ‘07, head back on the road! In the tradition of the venerable BBC Classic “Antiques Road Show” Patrick Duffy and his equally antiquated side kick once again showcase their artistic and sensitive sides. Patrons are invited into the genteel world of stately manors, country fetes, and local women’s institutes as they bring along their valuable family antiques and treasured heirlooms… or the awful Toby mug they got from cousin Raelene for their wedding and haven’t the heart to throw out. Under the guise of British antique experts and with the help of the antique’s current owner, the boys will unfold the mystery and intrigue of the selected piece in a way that has no particular relevance to real history, artistic appreciation or any worthwhile knowledge whatsoever. Time of year: August |
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SEPTEMBER: Pianist/composer Mike Nock’s extraordinary career has won him many accolades and honours. His musical journey has seen him perform with top international artists such as Dionne Warwick, Nigel Kennedy and Michael Brecker. Through his many recordings and compositions he has become widely recognized as an established band leader. HIs solo concerts are always considered special events, but this tour will give audiences a rare opportunity to hear Mike’s performances with a difference, as he will be playing state of the art digital keyboards to bring a new level of sonic creativity to his solo explorations. Mike Nock was recently inducted into the Bell awards Australian Jazz Hall of Fame (2009). Other recent honours include the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to jazz in 2003, the Jazz ARIA Award in 2007 for his CD DUOLOGUE, and the 2004 Bell award for best Australian Contemporary CD (Mike Nock’s Big Small Band LIVE.) Time of year: September |
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OCTOBER: Fiona Pears & Band New Zealand violinist and composer Fiona Pears is a passionate and animated performer with rare and natural charisma. Her performances will feature music from her latest CD ‘Fire and Light’ and will be a fiery melting pot of flavours: Latin, Jazz, and Classical, as well as some sizzling traditional Gypsy favourites. Fiona is an electrifying and visual performer who thrills audiences wherever she plays. Her band is made up of some of the most talented musicians in New Zealand; Greg Donaldson on Drums, Pete Fleming on Bass, Mike Ferrar on Guitar and UK pianist and Musical Director, Ian Tilley. Fiona has spent the last few years performing at prestigious concert halls around the UK, US and Asia. A personal highlight was an appearance at Ronnie Scott’s world famous jazz club in London. Time of year: October |
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NOVEMBER: Whirimako Black Whirimako Black is New Zealand’s most acclaimed and prolific Maori language singer with six solo albums to her credit and further guest appearances on three other albums, all in the last six years. In 2001 her first album Hinepukohurangi: Shrouded in the mist was independently released on Muscle Music and won the Best Maori Language Award at the 2001 NZ Music Awards. In 2004 her third album Tangihaku became a finalist at the annual NZ Music Awards in 2004 and also won the maioha award at the 2004 APRA Silver Scroll awards and a Te Waka Toi Award for her contributions to contemporary Maori music. In 2006 Whirimako Black received the New Zealand Order Of Merit for her services to Maori Music. “Whirimako Black Sings” released in October 2007 featured a combination of standards performed in both Te Reo Maori and English and proved to be an instant hit with standing ovations at The Dreaming Festival in Australia, Nelson and Tauranga Jazz Festivals. THIS ALBUM WON BEST JAZZ ALBUM AT THE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS 2008 Time of year: November |
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