HOLLIE SMITH ANNOUNCES THREE SOUTH ISLAND DATES

Hollie Smith is kicking off 2017 in style, with three acoustic shows in the South Island.
 
The Kiwi soul icon and her bassist, Marika Hodgson, will perform at the Sherwood in Queenstown on February 22, the Mayfair Theatre in Dunedin on February 23 and the SIT Centrestage in Invercargill on February 24.
 
The three-date tour will set the scene for another exciting year ahead for Smith, who in 2016 released her third full-length record WATER OR GOLD. The album secured Smith two nominations (Album of the Year and Best Female Solo Artist) at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and received rave reviews from critics.

“Her pipes get the full workout on belters like ‘Any More’ and
‘In Love Again’ and she’s at her ­emotional peak in the heart-breaking
‘Helena’… and the intimate closer ‘Dream’.”
– James Belfield, The Listener
 
“Hollie Smith sings with equal parts vibrancy, raw energy and effortless control”
– Rolling Stone Magazine

Undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s strongest voices, Smith emerged in the late 1990s, working with the likes of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Trinity Roots.

She then cemented her place as one of the country’s most cherished acts with the 2006 Don McGlashan penned single ‘Bathe in the River’ before releasing her smash debut album LONG PLAYER, followed by HUMOUR AND THE MISFORTUNE OF OTHERS, and collaborations with Mara TK, as well as Anika Moa and Boh Runga.

Hollie Smith Live – tickets on sale now
 
Sherwood - Queenstown - February 22 – Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz, the venue and Queenstown iSite
 
The Mayfair Theatre - Dunedin - February 23 – Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz and the venue
 
SIT Centrestage - Invercargill - February 24 – Tickets available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz

ALIEN WEAPONRY TO OPEN FOR AUSSIE HELLRAISERS AIRBOURNE

Airbourne are taking Kiwi teen metallers Alien Weaponry (Hammerhead de Jong) on the road with them when they tour New Zealand early next year.
 
Presented by The Rock FM, Australia’s raucous rockers Airbourne (Joel O’Keeffe, Ryan O’Keeffe, David Roads and Justin Street) will play the Kings Arms in Auckland on Thursday, January 26, the San Francisco Bath House in Wellington on Friday, January 27 and CPSA in Christchurch, on Saturday, January 28.

Airbourne left a trail of destruction with their first three albums RUNNIN’ WILD; NO GUTS. NO GLORY and BLACK DOG BARKING. Now their latest, 2016’s BREAKIN’ OUTTA HELL is inflicting the same sort of damage, with the kick-ass track ‘Rivalry’ being blasted on The Rock.

Alien Weaponry (14-year-old Lewis de Jong, his 16-year-old brother Henry and 14-year-old Ethan Trembath) will open for Airbourne at all three gigs. The young thrash metal band from Northland made New Zealand music history this year when they won both the Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Pacifica Beats competitions. Their stonking new tune ‘Urutaa’ is out now.
 

Get amongst the madness with Airbourne and Alien Weaponry – tickets on sale now and selling fast from  www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Thursday 26 January - Kings Arms, AUCKLAND (R18+)
Friday 27 January - San Francisco Bath House, WELLINGTON (R18+)
Saturday 28 January - CPSA, CHRISTCHURCH (R18+)

DAVE WEIR HITTING THE ROAD

Three great musical minstrels hit the road to play music, surf, and be merry. 

Arthur Ahbez and The Flaming Ahbez bring the psychedelic 60s to the fray; Sydney's funky punk 5-piece, Borneo add the upbeat party madness, and Dave Weir (Reuben Bonner) and his psychedelic folk opens the show each night with a solo show. 

Catch them at a beachy location this summer, or a city one. 
With a big ol' thanks to Corona

Dec 30th. Eggsentric Cafe, Whitianga
Dec 31st. The Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
Jan 3rd. The Yot Club, Raglan
Jan 4th. The Cabana, Napier
Jan 5th. Moon, Wellington
Jan 6th, St. Peter's Hall, Paekakariki
Jan 7th, REC, Auckland
 

DEVILSKIN AND HALESTORM ROCK NZ AUDIENCES THIS SUMMER

Devilskin (James Southgate) will tour their explosive live set throughout New Zealand this summer from December 8 - January 21. The tour, presented by The Rock will support Devilskin’s third album, and second studio release, Be Like The River.

Devilskin will be joined by Grammy Award Winning Hard Rock band Halestorm to deliver an incredible double headline at seven of the tour dates. 

Halestorm is an American rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania. The band features lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith. Freak Like Me and Love Bites (So Do I) both reached #1 on Active Rock charts, making Halestorm the first ever female-fronted band to top the format’s airplay ranking. The band won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for Love Bites (So Do I). The accomplishments didn’t stop there, Hale was honored by Gibson Guitars, which celebrated her accomplishments by creating a Lzzy Hale signature Explorer guitar. Halestorm are well known for their near non-stop touring, often performing as many as 250 shows a year. 

Lzzy Hale shares “we are so excited to be coming back to New Zealand! There is such a passion for hard rock there and we are very humbled to be invited back with our new friends in Devilskin! You can expect glorious debauchery and lots of loud music! See you all soon!”  

Devilskin say "sharing the stage with US rock giants Halestorm is going to be a real blast! Halestorm are one of the hardest working bands around and their live show is legendary. It will definately be the hottest tour this summer! Jennie Skulander and Lzzy Hale on the same bill, hell, the audience are in for a real treat."

Rising stars in the New Zealand rock scene City Of Souls will be supporting Devilskin on all dates of the tour. Their new single Long Gone is currently on radio.  

The Be Like the River tour visits: 

8th December - The Cloverlea Tavern, Palmerston North

9th December - Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings  

10th December - Cossie Club, Gisborne 

16th December - Stampede Bar, Papakura, Auckland  

17th December - Tokora Club, Tokoroa  

23rd December - Altitude, Hamilton  

28th December - Regent Theatre, Greymouth  

29th December - Aorangi Stadium, Timaru  

30th December - Rhythm & Alps Festival, Wanaka  

31st December NYE - Cathedral Square, Christchurch - Devilskin & Halestorm

2nd January  - Trafalgar Centre, Nelson - Devilskin & Halestorm 

3rd January - Walter Nash Stadium, Lower Hutt, Wellington - Devilskin & Halestorm

4th January - The Mayfair, New Plymouth- Devilskin & Halestorm

6th January - Bay Park Arena, Mount Maunganui - Devilskin & Halestorm

7th January - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland - Devilskin & Halestorm

8th January - Great Lakes Centre, Taupo - Devilskin & Halestorm

21st January - Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Heads 

Devilskin will play new material from Be Like The River for the first time including smash singlesMountains and Pray, as well as the hit singles from We Rise.

Fly My Pretties – National Tour

After 12 years of incredible collaborative performances, Kiwi icons Fly My Pretties are hitting the road this summer, with a brand new album, playing in some of New Zealand’s most stunning outdoor venues.  

Following a recent run of nine intimate sold-out shows to record the new album String Theory, Fly My Pretties will take to the road in January 2017 to perform the new album along with the classics. Marking the first nationwide tour for Fly My Pretties since 2013’s Homeland Tour, this run of shows will see a 14-strong cast take to the stage, with a number of special guests.  

Due for release in November, String Theory explores the fabric of our existence through music, uncovering the cosmos and trying to unlock our place within it. This tour will bring the album, the sixth outing from Fly My Pretties, to life in the way the songs were meant to be heard: live and at full power.

Described as a “cosmic trip through the universe inside and outside us – led by some of Aotearoa’s finest musicians”by 13th Floor reviewer Stephen Allely, the all new Fly My Pretties show is set to enchant audiences across the country.

Visiting six centres throughout January, tickets for the String Theory tour will be available through Ticketek in Wellington and Ticketmaster for all other shows, priced at $72.00. All shows are all ages, and children under 12 years are welcome free of charge with a paying adult – with the exception of the show at Coroglen Tavern which is R18. General Sale starts on Monday 29 August at midday.

Civic Events presents Fly My Pretties – String Theory Tour

JANUARY
Saturday 7                Coromandel            Coroglen Tavern (R18)
Friday 13                   Upper Moutere       Neudorf Vineyards
Sunday 15                Wairpara                 Waipara Hills
Saturday 21              Havelock North       Blackbarn Vineyards
Sunday 22                Wellington               Botanical Gardens
Sunday 29                Waiheke Island       Cable Bay Vineyards

The Fly My Pretties – String Theory Cast is:

Barnaby Weir
Iraia Whakamoe
James Coyle
Ryan Prebble
Jarney Murphy
Nigel Patterson
Mike Fabulous
Ria Hall
Bailey Wiley
Laughton Kora
Tiki Taane
A Girl Named Mo
Ills Winter
Miloux