FEATURING TRACKS FROM:
Kora
Kora are a band of brothers with huge live presence – vocal harmonies sailing on a powerhouse rhythm section. Kora’s debut self-titled album was released on 15th October 2007 and shot straight to the top of the Official NZ charts – debuting in the Number 1 slot. This band has got to be one of the most diverse, energetic and exciting acts
The Black Seeds:
Originating from Wellington, New Zealand, The Black Seeds have carved out o solid reputation through platinum selling albums, a masterful 8-piece live show, and a unique sound that fuses infectious grooves and melodies with undiluted roots music. With numerous overseas tours, their following continues to spread quickly around the globe.
Fly My Pretties:
Is a musical/multimedia live show experience; set in a theatre environment it boasts some of New Zealand’s finest, undiscovered and popular musicians. The third series and latest release ‘A Story’ went straight to number one in the charts and saw them perform 12 packed out shows across New Zealand making them one of NZ’s best loved live shows for young and old.
Salmonella Dub:
Originally formed in 1992 they are the undisputed granddaddy’s of the NZ dub reggae scene! With over 26 releases under their belt, they don’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon.
Lawrence Arabia:
This man has mastered the fine art of new/old fashioned pop music. He recently won the prestigious best song award at the ‘2009 Silver Scroll Awards’ for his hit single ‘Apple Pie Bed’. Definitely one to watch!
Liam Finn:
The eldest son of musical legend Neil Finn, Liam is striding swiftly into his fathers footsteps as a dynamic, boundary-pushing musician. Internationally and nationally respected, the only way is up for this rising star.
The Mint Chicks:
These guys are an experimental noise rock, power pop band who have been referred to as anything from neo-punk to schizo-pop to the only half serious genre of shit-gaze. They are notorious for their exciting live performances where they climb PAs, jump off things, smash guitars and have been known to attack the stage with a chainsaw… Crazy Kids.
Coast:
Auckland-based dub funk rock trio with a deep complex sound that is set to take off in 2010! The group formed in 2007 during jam sessions playing their first gig together at Rhythm & Vines 07/08 before moving on to win the 2008 Eastern Bay Battle of the Bands (judged by Kora) and the Auckland Rock to the Top competition in 2009.
Sola Rosa - ‘Turnaround’
Since 1999 Sola Rosa’s Andrew Spraggon has been tantalising listeners with otherworldly aural experiences, honing his craft and taking Sola Rosa from a self-released one man project to a fully-fledged live powerhouse along the way. Add to the mix a succession of highly regarded releases on a slew of stunning labels and you’ll see why so many eager ears and heavy-lidded eyes are always fixed to fasten on what Sola Rosa does next.
Kidz in Space - ‘Downtime’
After a head-turning performance at 2009 Big Day Out, they jet-setted to New York for the CMJ Music Festival where they tore the house down, receiving rave reviews. Since then nearly every NZ summer festival has snapped them up for their energetic live performances. The Kidz love them!
Eru Dangerspiel:
Led by former TrinityRoots drummer and master percussionist Riki Gooch. Eru Dangerspiel is a unique & artistic musical exploration delving into the depths of harder edged funk, free jazz and futurism. The live show includes a superstar line up of up to 30 musicians on stage at any one time. Expect very big things in 2010!