ALI HARPER
REC: Jayrem Records
AMY RACECAR
REC: Hit Your Head Music
AN EMERALD CITY
REC: Monkey Records
ANGEL HAMMER
REC: Hit Your Head Music
ANIKA MOA
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
AGENT: Brent Eccles
Entertainment
ANNA
CODDINGTON
MGMT: MKM
ANNA
RUGIS
REC: SDL Music
ANNIE
CRUMMER
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
ANTAGONIST
REC: ElevenfiftySeven Records
AOTEAROA
REC: Jayrem Records
AOTEAROA MAORI CHORALE
REC: Jayrem Records
ARDIJAH
sweetest poly fonk!
90% original
Contact: Poly Fonk
Productions Ltd
PO Box 23193, Papatoetoe Manukau City, Aotearoa/NZ
E: polyfonk@quicksilver.net.nz
M: 0-27-451 0706 / 0-27-485 4458
E: info@ardijah.co.nz
W: www.ardijah.co.nz
AUCKLAND
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
1 St Albans AveMt Eden,
Auckland
PO Box 56-024, Dominion Rd, Auckland
P: 0-9-638 6266
F: 0-9-630 9687
E: apo@apo.co.nz
W: www.apo.co.nz
Chief Executive Officer:
Barbara Glaser
Manager of Artistic Planning:
Antony Ernst
Marketing & Development Manager:
Samantha Walker
For orchestral musicians for all types of engagements. Chamber groups
to full orchestra available for hire.
BARRY LEEF
REC: Jayrem Records
BARRY
SAUNDERS
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
BEN MORRISON
REP: NZEA Ltd
BETCHADUPA
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
BEVAN SMITH (composer)
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
BIC
RUNGA
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
AGENT: Brent Eccles
Entertainment Ltd
W: http://www.bicrunga.com
BIG
BELLY WOMAN
REC: Jayrem Records
BIG
BLUE BLANKET
REC: Hit Your Head Music
Billy
TK Jnr. and Billy TK
guitar based blues, rock and acid
Contact: Billy TK Jnr.
M: 0-21-138 7005
E: billytkjr@xtra.co.nz
Local Area: National
Billy TK and Billy TK Jnr., critically acclaimed guitar players have
performed all over the world and are available for the right event.
Releases: ‘Three Sides To a Mirror’ - Billy TK Jnr. Released September
2005, Flaming Pearl. ‘Racing to the Infinite - Vol 1’. Billy TK
released March 2005, Southern Waiata Music.
BLEEDERS
MGMT: CRS Management
REC: ElevenfiftySeven
Records
BLUE
COLLAR BAND
Contact: Greer Wilcox
P: 0-9-476 2492
M: 0-21 728 345
F: 0-9-476 2493
E: bluecollar@xtra.co.nz
W: www.bluecollarband.co.nz
Location: Auckland based, but travel from Kaitaia to Taupo. Further
afield and SI (by negotiation)
4 piece band comprising mature, experienced musicians/vocalists,
consisting of Guitar, Bass & Drums and with strong vocals. The band
is particularly suitable for corporate gigs, private functions,
parties, bars, restaurants etc.
Releases: Blue Collar Band 2000, A Taste of Blues & Soul Vol 1
(2001), A Taste of Blues & Soul Vol 2 (2002), Soul’d Out Blues
(2005), Heading South (2007).
BOB
BICKERTON
multi-instrumental celtic
Contact: Bob Bickerton
Local Area: Nelson
P: 0-3-545-0125
F: 0-3-545 2030
M: 0-27-438 4048
E: mail@bickerton.co.nz
W:
http://www.bickerton.co.nz
Multi-instrumental Celtic
music for schools, concerts and festivals, live sound engineering and
full CD production service. Uilleann Pipes, Flute, Harp, Vocals,
Guitar, Mandola, Whistles and Bodhrán.
BOH RUNGA
MGMT: CRS Management
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
AGENT: Brent Eccles
Entertainment Ltd
BOND STREET BRIDGE
REC: Monkey Records
BOX
REC: Hit Your Head Music
BRANNIGAN KAA
REC: Jayrem Records
BREAKS-CO-OP
MGMT: CRS Management
BROOKE FRASER
MGMT: CRS Management
AGENT: Brent Eccles
Entertainment Ltd
BUCKLE
featuring Chris White & Godfrey De Grut
REC: SDL Music
BULLFROG RATA
REC: Jayrem Records
CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
CALICO
BROTHERS
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
CAROLINA
MOON
medieval, traditional and original
music from around the world
Bookings/press enquiries:
Gaylene Martin
P: 0-9-444 7377
M: 0-27-464 3062
E: Gaylene.kiwi@xtra.co.nz
E: info@moonmusik.com
W: www.moonmusik.com
Local Area: Auckland
“Utterly beguiling...” - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
A journey from the heartland of medieval Spain, Judeo, Arabic and
Indian infusions, to inspired original ethnic groove. Powerful,
sensual, magic.
Features: Carolina Moon -
vocals, Nigel Gavin - guitars, banjo, electric oud and mandolin to full
ensemble. Festival and concert settings with visuals.
Releases: New release scheduled
for early 2010, Ode Records, The Shaman's Kiss - Newmarket Music (Aus)
2002; available www.amplifier.co.nz
CAROLINA MOON JAZZ GROUP
jazz vocalist/band
Bookings/press enquiries:
Gaylene Martin
P: 0-9-444 7377
M: 0-27-464 3062
E: Gaylene.kiwi@xtra.co.nz
E: info@carolinamoonjazzgroup.com
W: www.carolinamoonjazzgroup.com
Local Area: Auckland
“..a consummate vocalist who must rank as one of the best in
Australasia... brings a
freshness of approach so different from most singers.” - Angela
Crawford, Wanganui Jazz Club live review, July 07
Top line UK/Aus jazz vocalist / band featuring Roger Manins -
tenor saxophone. Their repertoire covers classic to
contemporary jazz, French chanson, Spanish/Latin American and selected
popular classics. Extensive performances in the UK and Australia,
India, China, NZ and Pacific, they offer professional, flexible
programs to meet a variety of occasions.
Releases: East of the Sun -
Moonmusik 2007 - distribution Ode Records, The Shaman's Kiss -
Newmarket Music (Aus) 2002; New release scheduled for early 2010.
CASSETTE
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
CATCHPENNY
REC: Hit Your Head Music
CHARLOTTE
YATES
"delightfully intimate
songs with edge"
100% original
W: http://www.charlotteyates.com
Local area: Wellington
REC: Jayrem Records
Singer/songwriter -
'Yates' fine voice and astute pop songwriting are more than ably backed
up by her intuitive guitar work.' North & South 2008.
Releases: 'Beggar's
Choice' CD Jayrem JAY406, 'plainsong' CD JAY383.
'Dead Fish Beach' CD
JAY365,'The Desire & The Contempt' CD JAY350.
'Queen Charlotte Sounds'
CD JAY364. 'Touring' (with Mahinarangi Tocker) CDJAY378. 'Baxter' -(with
various) Universal 98422, 'Tuwhare' (with various) Universal 99714.
CHET O'CONNELL
professional
guitarist
M: 0-21-945987
E: chet.oc@xtra.co.nz
Local Area: Auckland
Acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist. Available for live
performances, touring and studio work. Solo artist: corporate
entertainment: Class of 58: Midge Marsden Band, Calico Brothers.
Professional and reliable.
Releases: Times of Change, CD
album, independent 2001. Time Alone, CD album, independent 2008.
CHRIS KNOX
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
CHRIS MOORE
REC: Onset Offset
COBRA KHAN
REC: ElevenfiftySeven Records
COLD BY WINTER
REC: ElevenfiftySeven Records
COLIN YOUNG
singer/songwriter
pop/rock
Contact: Gail Jones
P: 0-9-424 3658
Local area: Auckland/H.B.C./Australasia
Colin Young is a British born singer/songwriter now
resident
in New Zealand. He is a published songwriter and accomplished recording
artiste, a true professional. He is very much a modern day minstrel who
has worked extensively around the U.K. and Europe.
Releases: Various U.K. and European releases.
COLLAPSING CITIES
MGMT: CRS Management
COURTNEY JANSSEN
singer - contemporay rock/pop
Contact:
Marty and Kathryn Janssen
M: 0275-800079 or 0275-728357
W : www.youtube.com/courtneyjanssen
A young and upcoming singer that has a powerful voice and fantastic
stage presence, recently remembered as Miley Cyrus on Stars in
their Eyes. Courtney has written original songs for organisers such as
"Family
First". Quoted recently "Totally professional for her years and a
pleasure to
have entertain, we all loved her performance".
CROWDED HOUSE
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
CUT OFF YOUR HANDS
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
DALVANIUS (back
catalogue)
REC: Jayrem Records
DAN TEKA
REC: Jayrem Records
DANE RUMBLE
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun
Records/Warner Music NZ
DANNY McCRUM BAND
rock
Management: Paper Plane
Productions Ltd
REC: Liberation Music
E: info@paperplane.co.nz
W: www.dannymccrum.com
www.myspace.com/dannymccrumband
Releases: 'Awake &
Restless' (album 2007) 'These Dirty Days' (acoustic EP 2008) 'Say What
You Mean’ (album 2009).
DARCY PERRY BAND
blues
rock with soul
Contact: Darcy Perry
P: 0-7-856 5688
M: 0-21-905 592
E: darcy@rootsmusic.co.nz
W: www.darcyperry.co.nz
New Zealand's premier blues band.
REC: Roots Music Aotearoa
Releases: Debut album 'Blues 4
Dad' (May 2002, CD). Award winning 'Don't
Hold Back' (December 2003, CD). 'Heavy Rain' (November 2005, CD). 'Too
Many Hard Miles' (2006). 'Harmonica Masters of New Zealand' (October
2007). Critically acclaimed 'Phoenix' (November 2008). Available now
through Ode Records.
DAVID
KILGOUR
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
DEAF LEMON
Pop Rock
Reggae
Manager/Contact: Toby Mills
P: 0-6-3788 782
M: 0274-597 427
E: info@deaflemon.co.nz
W: www.deaflemon.co.nz
Minimum Fee: POA
Deaf Lemon perform a combination of high energy covers and original
songs
that appeal to a wide range of audiences and that everyone can
dance to.
Releases: Yellow is Good,
Noise Productions, Nov 09, CD.
DEJA VOODOO
MGMT: CRS Management
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
AGENT: Brent Eccles Entertainment
DICTAPHONE BLUES
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
Die!
Die! Die!
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
DIMMER
MGMT: CRS Management
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun Records/Warner Music NZ
DON McGLASHAN
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
DONNA DEAN
Distribution: Southbound
DREAD BEAT AND BLOOD
REC: Jayrem Records
DUKES
PUB: Native Tongue Music
Publishing
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FOOT SATIVA
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
EDWINA THORNE
trumpet diva - world, jazz
P: 0-9-482 2141
M: 0-27-270 7572
E: edwina@paradise.net.nz
W: www.edwina.net.nz
Local area: Auckland
REC: Gazelle Music, label
nepTUNES.
Vibrant entertainer on both trumpet and vocals.
Releases: ‘Edwina Thorne
Electric Band 1 & 2’, cassette only. ‘Edwina Thorne. Favourite
Sounds’, cassette & CD. ‘Edwina Thorne Original’, ‘Edwina Thorne
Tokyo Blues’, Edwina Thorne ‘Latin Lover’, Edwina Thorne ‘Composer’ CD
only.
EMILY JONES
soul/R ’n' B
100% original
Contact:
Emily Jones
M: 0-27-307 7640
E: emilyjonesmusic@gmail.com
W: myspace.com/emilyjonesmusic
Local Area: Auckland
Singer/songwriter Emily
Jones gently commands your attention with her soulful voice &
fresh, vibrant melodies that hint of Jazz & RnB influences.
FATCAT & FISHFACE
horrible songs for
children
100% original
PO Box 11-711, Wellington
E: fatcatfishface@hotmail.com
W: www.fatcatfishface.com
“Funny. friendly, crazy songs for kids in need of an injection of
intelligent entertainment" (Real Groove).
Releases: Birdbrain
(2009),The Bestest and Horriblest Songs for Children (2008), Meanie
(2007), Pretty Ugly (2004), Dogbreath (2001), Selfish Shellfish (1999),
Horrible Songs for Children (1997).
Distribution:
jayrem@jayrem.co.nz
GEM INDIGO
experimental lead guitarist
Contact: Gem Indigo
M: 022- 625 4794
E: sirgemindigo@gmail.com
Minimum Fee: $60 covers first 3 hours/ thereafter $20p/hr
Local Area: Auckland region
I play an original blend of all musical styles. Skilled musicianship on
good quality equipment. Available for any functions. Inspiring,
uplifting, solo electric guitar music.
Releases: Broken Window, CD available free or by koha from me.
GEORGE AND QUEEN
indie/pop
E: immi@gonequiet.com
W: http://www.georgeandqueen.com
REC: Gone Quiet Records
Releases: The Wind is Up
(2008); City (2007).
GINA SANDERS
soprano
BMus(Auck), FTCL(voice),
BA, BMus Hons(Qld), ATCL(piano), AIRMT(NZ)
Auckland, New Zealand
P: 64-9-292 8047
F: 64-9-292 8043
E: gina.sanders@xtra.co.nz
W: www.ginasanders.net
An accomplished
professional singer of fine music, Gina performs extensively both
nationally and internationally while based in Auckland. She is
available to tailor make a special programme for private
and corporate
functions, as well as concerts, operas, musicals and oratorios.
Gina is a
qualified adjudicator and teacher of piano, voice and theory. She has
released four CDs and is conversant in German,
Italian, French and Latin.
GOON
indie rock/pop
100% original
Christian Nicolson
P: 0-21-464 264
E: christian@goon.co.nz
W: www.goon.co.nz
Local Area: Auckland
Goon are a quirky varied
sounding 3 piece of love.
Releases:
EP ‘3 piece of
love’, Global Routes. Album 'boy girl boy', border, 2007.
GYPSY PICKERS
jazz, blues, roots, bluegrass,
rock, reggae, originals and covers
Local area: Nelson/South Island
Contact: Lindy Valente
P: 027 304 5507
E: gypsypickers@gypsypickers.com
W: www.gypsypickers.com
The Gypsy Pickers are a multi-instrument songwriting duo with a high
energy live show of jazz, blues, roots, bluegrass, rock, world,
reggae and well loved hits – topped off with fun and entertaining
novelty pieces. Their show features exquisite lead, rhythm and
fingerstyle guitars, banjo, mandolin, melodica, sublime vocals and
foot percussion. Their music can move from a quality dining or
concert experience to floor shaking evocative dance music, consistently
pleasing crowds of all ages. The Gypsy Pickers provide exceptional live
music entertainment for
venues, festivals, weddings, functions and corporate events
nationwide.
Releases: ‘Live at the
Brigand’, CD. 'Everyday', EP. 'Aurora', dble CD. 'Ron Valente' Live,
CD. 'Gypsy Pickers and Friends', CD. 'Songs of the Earth and Beyond',
cassette.
REC: Bushhouse
HAMMOND GAMBLE
singer/songwriter/guitarist
Contact: Hammond
P: 0-9-480 6281
F: 0-9-480 6271
E:
hammond.gamble@xtra.co.nz
W: www.hammondgamble.co.nz
REC: Liberation Music,
SDL Music
SOLO plays guitar and
sings a diverse range of
originals and covers leaning to R&B. BAND 4 piece electric
blues band.
Awards:
Apra Silver
Scroll Award. Album of the Year. Rock
Performer of the
Year.
Releases:
Two Streettalk
albums five solo albums. Most recent ‘Ninety Mile Days’ 2008.
HELLO SAILOR
Local area: Auckland
Manager:
Harry Lyon
PO Box 33 805, Takapuna
Auckland 1309
M: 0-27-497 0355
E: harry@hellosailor.co.nz
W: www.hellosailor.co.nz
No one can deny Hello
Sailor's place in NZ music history.
Established in 1975 and still going
strong. Available as the legendary electric
rock 'n' roll band or Unplugged. Latest release, CD album, ‘When Your
Lights Are Out’, Liberation.
I AM GIANT
MGMT:
CRS Management
J. WILLIAMS
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun
Records/Warner Music NZ
JamesRAy
singer/songwriter/entertainer/guitarist,
harmonica
75% original
Management:
Black Sheep Entertainment
PO Box 100955, NSMC Auckland 1333
P/F: 0-9-426 8156
(JR Still – MMF Member)
M: 0-21-169 3609 (text & message)
E: jamesray@hyper.net.nz
URL: http://www.jamesray.info
Minimum Fee: Negotiable
Local Area: Auckland
JamesRAy is a multi award winning international performer that
captivates his audience with inspiring originals and all-time favourite
covers.With band or as a solo.
Awards & Recognitions: 2009 Kiwi Pro-Am National Music Awards Best
Male Country Artist grand finalist. 2003 Tui Grand Finalist for Best
Country Album and Best Country Song for 'Chasin' the Dream'. 2003 Trans
Tasman Entertainer of the Year. 2003 Top of the South Entertainer
of the Year. 2003 Sun City Music Awards Songwriter and
Entertainer of the Year. 2002 ACMA & NZCMA Songwriter of the Year.
Releases:
Who'd a Thunk it?, May 1997. Chasing the Dream, Dec. 2003 – Tui Grand
Finalist for Best Country Album and Best Country Song.
JOANNE CHESTER
acoustic, pop, jazz, soft rock
(originals and covers)
M: 0-27-3408 398
E: jochester.nz@gmail.com
W: www.myspace.com/joannechester
Joanne has been performing her whole life and is passionate about
music. She is available for weddings, private or corporate functions
either solo or in a small or large ensemble. Her songs vary from pop to
jazz to reggae, easy listening to dance music.
KANTUTA
W: http://www.kantuta.co.nz
QuePasa! Entertainment Ltd.
Kantuta Productions
PO Box 68-012, Newton, Auckland
Contact: Cameron Mckenzie
M: 0-21-0275 2240
E: kantuta@kantuta.co.nz
REC: EMI
Kantuta 'International Entertainers' are inspired by the musical
influences of the groups varied cultural backgrounds. They perform a
unique style of modern Latino Music and rhythms, including Salsa,
Merengue, Modern LatinDance Tunes and Classic Latin favourites.
They are New Zealand’s top latin dance band achieving both gold and
platinum records. Performing internationally throughout Dubai, United
Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Australia, and the Pacific. Kantuta can
organise fantastic LatinDance Shows and Latin entertainers for
events and functions.
Check our website for
events, news and releases.
KAREN HUNTER
Musician
PO BOX 47-468
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144
Raw Fish Salad Records
E: karen@karenhunter.com
W: www.karenhunter.com
KEVIN
CLARK
solo piano,
jazz trio, quartet
Contact:
Kevin Clark
P: 0-4-233 8202
F: 0-4-233 2222
E: kevin.clark@xtra.co.nz
W: www.kevinclark.co.nz
Many years experience in radio and television projects, piano,
trumpet and arranging. BMus (Hons). Appearances at major Jazz
Festivals,prestigious corporate/civic/private events.
Releases: CDs - 'Zahara' -
flamenco/ Cuban/ jazz 2006. Finalist 2007 TUI Award Best Jazz Album
'The Sandbar Sessions' 2005, TUI Award for Best Jazz Album. 'Once Upon
A Song I Flew' 2003, TUI Award for Best Jazz Album. ‘Don't You Feel My
Leg’, with vocalist Fran Barton - music from television, radio and
studio recordings.
KITSCH
REC: ElevenfiftySeven Records
LITVAK
ATTACK
hard rock
Mgmt
& REC: MCA - More Core Audio
PO Box 15-053 New Lynn, Auckland
P: 0-9-813 9242
M: 0-27-210 2725
F: 0-9-813 9242
E: management@litvakattack.co.nz
W: http://www.litvakattack.com
Exhilarating all girl hard rock band.
MICHELLE
SCULLION
composer, producer, musical
director, music co-ordinator; flute player - concert, alto, piccolo,
bamboo flutes & traditional Maori flutes; percussionist, vocalist.
Writer, photographer and events co-ordinator. Over 7 centuries of
music styles - originals to standards. Early Music to 21st Century -
classical to jazz, rock to blues, country to electronic. New works of
numerous ‘Sound Paintings’ - and contemporary backing tracks for live
performance. Runs her own electronic studio - Macintosh based with
Digital Performer sequencing programme.
PO Box 798, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
P: +64 4 298 8700
M: +64 21 425 587
E: michelle@melectra.co.nz
REC: Melectra Music
Eclectic - Involvements with music performance, production, film, audio
visual, multi media, theatre, dance, radio and television.
Releases:
‘Flute and Harp Volume One’ - ‘Peaks To Plains’- ‘Foreign
Bodies’ – The Art of Improvisation Volume One’ by Michelle Scullion –
tutorial book and CD. ‘Springsound’ – a multi timbre CD with dance
tutorial booklet.
PHIL GARLAND
kiwi balladeer
& singing historian
70% originals 30% Kiwi folk
song
Contact: Phil Garland/Jan Wilson
P: 0-3-315 8324
M: 0-27-271 8724
E: pgarland@xtra.co.nz
W: www.philgarland.co.nz
Local Area: Canterbury & N.Z. wide.
Multi Award Winning New Zealand ‘Songcatcher’ and ‘Singing Historian’
with 40 years experience collecting, writing, recording and
performing Kiwiana music at Clubs and Festivals worldwide.
Releases: From 1962 Viking
single – ‘Little Band of Gold’/‘All By
Myself Alone’, to ‘Swag’o Dreams’ on Kiwi-Pacific, 2001. ‘No Place Like
Home’, album 2005. ‘Southern Odyssey’, NZ Music Awards Folk Album of
the Year, 2007. Check out the website for a full
discography. Including, ‘The Phil Garland Songbook’, self
published.
REB FOUNTAIN
PUB: Mushroom Music
NZ Ltd
RICHARSON JAZZ
Les Richardson
4 Bodkin Road
ALEXANDRA
P: 0-3-448 6313
E: richardsonjazz@clear.net.nz
W: www.richardsonjazz.co.nz
Bands arranged from duo to septet. Solo Piano. Trumpet, trombone,
saxophone, flute, keyboard, guitar, dble. bass, drums, vocal.
RITCHIE
VENUS
singer/guitarist
Content: mainly original/a few
classics
Local Area: Canterbury
Contact: Michael J. Brathwaite
P: 0-3-338 3071
E: onsetoffset@woosh.co.nz
REC: Onset Offset
Since 1967, Ritchie has performed extensively in the South Island,
and occasionally in the North Island. He has also appeared in
films, including ‘The Ballad of Ritchie Venus’ and ‘Snakeskin’.
Current Releases:’The Country
Collection’ CD. ‘Rebel Blood’, LP
and CD. ‘You Can't Fight It’, LP and CD. ‘Rocking to the Grave’, CD and
cassette. ‘The Ballad of Ritchie Venus’, CD. ‘That's New Pussycat’, CD.
‘American Graffiti Revisited’, CD. ‘Sunrise’, CD. ‘Move To Riot’, CD.
‘Christchurch the Music’, CD.
ROB
GALLEY
electric/acoustic
guitarist
P: 0-9-416 4799
M: 0-21-707 952
E: galleyslaves@xtra.co.nz
Local area: Auckland
Session player and reader. Cats, When The Cats Away, Fight For Life,
The Lady Killers, Cirque Rocks, Dirty Dancing, The Galley Slaves.
ROGER
MANINS
saxophone: jazz/funky jazz blues
Bookings and press enquiries: Gaylene Martin
P: 0-9-444 7377
M: 0-27-464 3062
E: Gaylene.kiwi@xtra.co.nz
E: roger.manins@gmail.com
W: www.rogermanins.com
Local Area: Auckland
"If the larger-than-life, room-filling splendour of Roger Manins'
saxophone is not fully captured, its bruising, beautiful tonal
quality certainly is." John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
Roger Manins has been branded one of the most exciting and explosive
saxophonists in Australasia. His warm passionate sound and his
remarkable instrumental ability is in demand throughout Australia and
New Zealand, and has been recorded on over 15 jazz albums with many of
the leading lights of NZ and Australian jazz. Having spent much of his
career based in Sydney, Roger now lives in Auckland and continues
to tour regularly in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Releases: Hip Flask - 2003
Jazzgroove Records (Aus), Ode Records (NZ)
SHIHAD
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun
Records/Warner Music NZ
AGENT: Brent Eccles Entertainment
Ltd
SISTA JACQUI
world class gospel singer
Contact: Jacqui Baldwin
M: 0-21-061 1471
E: thesistadownynder@gmail.com
Contact: Darcy Perry
P: 0-7-856 5688
M: 0-21-905 592
E: darcy@rootsmusic.co.nz
W: www.rootsmusic.co.nz
REC: Roots Music Aotearoa
Strings
'n Things Acoustic Band
blues, folk,
jazz, etc
originals & covers
Manager/Contact: Sue Pugmire
Mobile :+64021463677
Email: suesmusic@netwin.co.nz
Local Area: Manawatu & National
Seeing "Strings ‘n Things" will remind people why they love live music.
This virtuoso trio, playing a wide range of styles from jazz, through
blues and Latin, to Kiwi and Celtic, will amaze, lift audiences
spirits, move their bodies and make them smile. Vocalist Sue Pugmire’s
range swings from sweet and soulful, to bluesy and raunchy. Stephanie
Hunter can seemingly make her violin do anything, while guitarist,
David Iwikau, has been compared to guitar greats Joe Satriani, Tommy
Emmanuel and Joe Pass.
Releases: Jazz Talk, CD- Sue
Pugmire (v) & Nigel Brooke (gtr) Duo, 2008.
Sue Pugmire's Songs For Kids - of all ages, CD, April 2009.
TE
VAKA
contemporary
pacific music
100% original
Manager: Julie Foa'i
PO Box 875 Five Dock
NSW 2046, Australia
M: +61 420 984842
E: juliefoai@tevaka.com
E: management@tevaka.com
W: http://www.tevaka.com
REC: Warm Earth Records
Have performed in over 35 countries
and released 5 internationally acclaimed albums and two DVDs to date.
They have won numerous awards in including: ‘Best Pacific Group’ 2008;
and ‘Best live performance’, at the ASA songwriter awards 2008. Their
latest album 'Olatia', entered the European World music chart at #4 and
won a ‘Tui’ for ‘Best Pacific Album’. Their fourth album, ‘Tutuki’ won
‘Best Pacific Music Album’ award. They have also been nominated for two
BBC Radio 3 World music awards, including the ‘Audience Choice Award’.
The show has been described by the ‘Guardian’ newspaper UK as “One of
the most dynamic live experiences I’ve ever witnessed”. The music
has been described by ‘Wired’ magazine USA as .... “a
stereotype-smashing glimpse into the true soul of the South Seas”.
Releases:
CDs - ‘Te Vaka’, ‘Ki
Mua’,
‘Nukukehe’, ‘Tutuki’, 'Olatia'. DVDs ‘Te Vaka Live at Apia Park’, ‘Te
Vaka live in Concert’. Apia Park’, ‘Te Vaka live in Concert’.
THE
ALIBIS
jump blues
& swing
Local area: Auckland metropolitan
Contact: Wayne Baird
P: 0-9-815 9119
M: 0-27-439 2615
E: thealibis@hotmail.com
W: http://www.alibisjumpswing.co.nz
The Alibis’ seven piece classy,
horn driven swing and jump
blues music
appeals to music lovers and dancers alike.
Releases:
‘Not Guilty’, Monkey Hill
Music MHCD9900-1, November 2000. ‘On The Rocks’, Monkey Hill Music
MHCD2007–2, October 2007.
The
Bads
PUB: Native Tongue Music Publishing
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun Records/Warner Music NZ
THE FLAMING MUDCATS
rock 'n roll, rhythm & blues
Contact: Craig Bracken
P: 0-9-634 2417
F: 0-9-634 2447
M: 0-274-787 080
E: craig@rootsmusic.co.nz
W: www.rootsmusic.co.nz
REC: Roots Music Aotearoa
THE
GUNSMITHS
blues rock
Contact: Paul Smith
M: 0-21-404 452
E: blues@gunsmiths.net.nz
Contact: Paul Merriott
M: 0-21-188 1027
E: paul@rootsmusic.co.nz
W: www.gunsmiths.net.nz
REC: Roots Music Aotearoa
THE
MINT CHICKS
REC: Mushroom Records/Flying Nun
Records/Warner Music NZ
PUB: Mushroom Music NZ Ltd
AGENT: Brent Eccles Entertainment
Ltd
THE
ROBBA
alternative
rock/hiphop
100% original
Contact: The Robba
M: 0-21-101 7343
E: therobba@gmail.com
W: http://www.therobba.com
W: http://www.myspace.com/therobba
W: http://www.youtube.com/therobba
Local area: Auckland/Northland
The Robba composes his music using guitar, rap and singing over
electronic beats, mixing genres from hip hop to rock and dance. The
Robba makes music videos for many of his songs which can be found on
youtube.
Releases: 'Damn girl' EP
(2005), 'Any fear' EP (2006), 'The Robba' Self Titled Debut Album
(2008), Including singles such as 'Bling King' 'Rain finally came' 'No
Goodbye' and 'Spiritual Enough'
And the next album from The Robba "Free Dome
The Sue Pugmire Jazz Combo
jazz
Original improvisation & Standards
Manager/Contact: Sue Pugmire
Mobile: +64-021-463 677
Email: suesmusic@netwin.co.nz
Local Area:Manawatu & National
Most jazz bands play a mixture of standards- so what’s different about
the Sue Pugmire Combo? Not only do they play all the styles in the jazz
genre, including swing, funk, Latin, ballads, blues & bebop, but
they do it with exceptional musicianship, a sense of fun and exciting
impromtu improvisations.. the Sue Pugmire Combo leave the most critical
of jazz buffs satisfied and smiling.
Releases: Jazz Talk, CD- Sue
Pugmire (v) & Nigel Brooke (gtr) Duo,
2008.
Sue Pugmire's Songs For Kids - of all ages, CD, April 2009.
THERESA
NOLAN
entertainer/performer
recording artist
Contact: myspace/theresa net
nz
E: theresa.nolan@paradise.net.nz
M: 0-21-503185
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