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Mystery Girl & Cheese On toast present Andrew Bird

Monday, 7 January 2008, 2:38 pm | Touring Musicians

Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird picked up his first violin at the age of 4. Actually, it was a Cracker Jack box with a ruler taped to it, and the first of his many Suzuki music lessons involved simply bowing to the ... More >>

The MORE FM Winery Tour 2008

Monday, 19 November 2007, 8:38 am | Touring Musicians

The MORE FM Winery Tour returns in February 2008: the exuberant combination of wine and song in the exotic surrounds of some of New Zealand's most beautiful vineyards. More >>

Elton John Concert Hosts Novel Competition

Monday, 5 November 2007, 8:44 am | Touring Musicians

Elton John Concert In New Plymouth Hosts The Longest Distance Radio Competition Between Two Classic Rock Stations ! More >>

80% Of Bon Jovi Tickets Gone In First 5 Days

Monday, 5 November 2007, 8:39 am | Touring Musicians

Bon Jovi has already proved not only to be a hit in Christchurch but is attracting a volume of sales from people heading south from Wellington and Nelson but a great exodus from Auckland. Promoter Phil Sprey of Capital C: Concerts said, More >>

Half Of Bon Jovi Tickets Sell In First 3 Hours

Monday, 29 October 2007, 1:40 pm | Touring Musicians

Wellington based promoter, Capital C : Concerts clocked a fantastic 14,000 sales in the first 3 hours of the Visa Card pre-sale which started at 9am this morning for the one NZ performance of American Super Group BON JOVI. More >>

‘Glamour town’ welcomes jazz icon Bonnie Jensen

Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 2:21 pm | Touring Musicians

Queenstown’s threesixty restaurant plays exclusive host to popular international jazz performer and native New Zealander Bonnie Jensen, on Saturday 20 October. More >>

The JD Set #2 - The Tutts and Motocade tour

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:46 am | Touring Musicians

The JD Set is a worldwide phenomenon. The best live acts from all around the globe have been involved with JD Set parties and tours, bands like The Rapture, CSS, Kaiser Chiefs, The Howling Bells, Spoon and many more! Here in NZ, following hot on the ... More >>

Tweeks on tour again

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 10:27 am | Touring Musicians

In an era of hyper-inflated house prices The Tweeks happened upon a secret: an 11 room Bulgarian house could be purchased for NZ$13,000. It's simple really: "After extensive research into overseas markets and advice from the industry, we've concluded ... More >>

Ward 10: The Price of Being Normal Tour 07

Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 4:35 pm | Touring Musicians

Ward 10 have just released their aptly titled debut album Curing Those Who Are Normal! They put a refreshing spin on the metal genre, incorporating elements not usually abundant in the metal scene such as programmed beats, samples and a cello. More >>

Another NZ Group To Open For Elton John

Tuesday, 18 September 2007, 5:14 pm | Touring Musicians

Founded in 1993, STRIKE is a high energy drumming group made up of New Zealand’s most outstanding percussionists. More >>

Luke Hurley at Black Rock Cafe this Saturday

Friday, 14 September 2007, 10:54 am | Touring Musicians

Luke Hurley who made a name for himself in the 80s with classic songs like "Mona Lisa" and "Japanese Overdrive" is working with Al Witham and Mike Eager performing at the Black Rocks Cafe Island Bay this Saturday night from 8pm. More >>

Good Laika orbit Auckland

Monday, 10 September 2007, 3:40 pm | Touring Musicians

Wellington band Good Laika orbit Auckland late September to celebrate the release of debut album Heads I Win, Tails You Lose. The live show at Whammy Bar is a rare chance to experience Good Laika_$B!G_(Bs infectious and soulful music, a sound that ... More >>

Jackie Bristow: September South Island Tour

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 10:39 am | Touring Musicians

LA-based Kiwi singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow has returned home to perform a series of live shows in the lead-up to the October release of her stunning new album, Crazy Love. More >>

The Exploited (UK) – NZ/Australian Tour

Monday, 20 August 2007, 4:24 pm | Touring Musicians

In the 27 years since The Exploited’s resounding call-to-arms declaration of “Punk’s Not Dead!” (which was the #1 independent album of 1981 reaching #20 in the UK national charts), the band have been tear gassed by German cops, banned from Holland, arrested ... More >>

The Cookbook Tour by Flip Grater

Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 10:06 am | Touring Musicians

In 2006 singer-songwriter Flip Grater went on an epic tour of New Zealand to promote her debut album Cage For A Song. More >>

Irish Rovers Headed For NZ

Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 1:29 pm | Touring Musicians

For over four decades, The Irish Rovers have been delivering a rousing and rambunctious stage show filled with Irish music and good cheer. Over those years, they’ve adopted New Zealand as one of their favourite destinations and they’re on their way back ... More >>

Hinder Confirm New Zealand Show!

Monday, 9 July 2007, 11:40 am | Touring Musicians

Before rock descended into a mass, or rather mess, of make-up and hairspray in the 1980s there were bands that epitomised musicianship, great guitar driven rock, and timeless music. More >>

Silverchair, Powderfinger: Across the Great Divide

Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 4:58 pm | Touring Musicians

TWO of Australasia’s hottest rock bands POWDERFINGER and SILVERCHAIR are set to raise the roof on four of New Zealand’s biggest venues in a unique co-headline national concert tour in October. More >>

Hot Club Sandwich and Delgirl in Dunedin

Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 11:53 am | Touring Musicians

Hot Club Sandwich and Delgirl Live at: St Lees Restaurant and Coffee Lounge 50 Dundas Street, Dunedin. July 12 2007 Doors from 6.45pm sharp More >>

Jeff Wayne War of the Worlds Musical Live on Stage

Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 10:27 am | Touring Musicians

After some delays in finalising the logistical movements of the enormous production that will be brought to NZ for this epic event Chugg Entertainment in association with Classic Hits, Radio Hauraki and Juice TV confirmed today an on sale date for ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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