Come Play Some Pool
and Watch Music DVD's Before The Bands Start
Doors open 8pm unless otherwise stated.
Febuary 2012
Wed 1: Ukulele Night - Come down and experience the revolution of the Ukulele! Bring your and have a strum or watch the talent on display!
Thu 2: Supermodel +
Sleeping Dogs - Wellington rockers Supermodel are teaming up with Christchurch wave-makers Sleeping Dogs in an eight-date tour throughout the North Island this summer. In a new manifestation of the Live and Loud Tour which tookSleeping Dogs throughout the South for 30 liver-bending shows in 2011, the newly recruited Supermodel join the crusade to bring rock to the masses as the final days of summer protest the onset of colder weather.
Supermodel are riding the wave of their successful debut album, To the Mountains released in September 2011 and are a highly experienced live outfit. Supporting some of our country’s finest musical exports includingMidnight Youth and Gin Wigmore, Supermodel are right at home playing to a packed out pub or to a crowd of 15,000. Their focus is melody, harmony and a rocking tune and having a brother and sister fronting the band makes for an excellent live dynamic that should not be missed.
Sleeping Dogs are currently writing their sophomore album from their custom-built studio in Christchurch and are keen for more adventure. A recent foray to the North Island whetted the interest of both the band and their audiences and now they are back to deliver their musical message to the full. Technically adept and melodically interesting, Sleeping Dogs write powerful and dramatic songs. Fans of epic rock music must see this band.
Supermodel and Sleeping Dogs will be wending their way around the North Island from the 13th January 2012. Catch the last rays of sun and prepare to be entertained.
Fri 3: Hip Hop Night with Killer Theory + Genocide + Tipene + Smoke & Lightning + Illevilhater + Haumoana Sound System and DJ D.V.S - Killer theory is a relatively new group of three ninja's hailing from Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
The music vary's in style because of the wide range of different influences. Each member makes beats and writes lyrics and contributes ideas, thus creating a very broad range of taste. Lyrical content can range from positive feel good to negative evil and angry.
A blend of the light and the dark,
Download our debut release, promo demo 'Parental Advisory' which had a limited release of 100 CD's, for free here http://bit.ly/ktcd1 or from torrent sites.
Full-Length out late 2011
Sat 4: Shotgun Alley - $10 - SHOTGUN ALLEY formed mid 2009 and by Feb 2010 the band made their second trip to the United States, where they tracked the bulk of the music for their debut album "Shotgun Alley" at Red Bull HQ in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. They had already completed a New Zealand tour and played with Alice Cooper and Steel Panther so things were looking bright for the six-piece.
They then came back to complete another New Zealand tour, opening for Slash at NZ’s G-Taranaki Festival. In December 2010, singer RJ Kairua and the band decided to part ways. After a short break the band was back into the studio at Red Bull HQ, Auckland, with all guns blazing and a new singer, Australian born, Mark Falcon.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better fit,” said Jimmy Wong, with Davie Love describing him as “The weapon we've been looking for!!” So with the enthusiasm of all the boys and a new friendship moulding, an NZ tour and opening for ZZ Top in April 2011 helped solidify that.
After the release of their 80's-influenced, heavy pop-rock record on October 3rd, they have recently opened for Def Leppard at Vector Arena in Auckland, acting as the springboard for their full New Zealand tour, stretching from Auckland, right down to Dunedin 2011. In 2012 they are now a five-piece and stronger than ever, playing the Beyond The Black Festival to bring in the new year and Homegrown Festival in February. Their follow up album to their self titled debut can be expected mid 2012.
Sun 5: Batucada Sound Machine -
Doors open 8pm - Tickets available from The Music Machine
Batucada Sound Machine’s reputation is unquestionably in their live performance. The band thrives in a festive atmosphere and is renowned for getting crowds moving whether they are performing in Europe, Asia or Oceania.
The band’s percussion-heavy rhythm section, blazin horns, chunky guitars, and soulful vocals all fuse effortlessly - to intertwine Brazilian, funk, hip-hop, afro-beat and Pacific-soul influences.
While still based in NZ, BSM have captivated audiences at countless well-respected events around the world; including Womad (UK), The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Afro Latino Festival (Belgium), Wereldfeest (Holland), and Ollin Kan Festival (Portugal). In 2010 and 2011 the band toured Europe, performing over 50 shows in 8 countries, including the main stage at the Sziget Festival, Horizonte Festival (Germany), Kulturarena (Germany), Larmer Tree Festival (UK) and the City of London Festival (UK).
At home, they have performed at New Zealand’s biggest events, including Splore, Parihaka, Rhythm & Vines, Big Day Out and many more.
Their debut album “Rhythm and Rhyme” (2007) was produced by renowned music creator Neil Sparkes and mixed at the legendary Avatar Studios and quickly climbed to the top of the Independent NZ Music charts.
Their brand new album ‘Don’t Keep Silent’ is fresh off the press - mixed by Bob ‘Bassy’ Brockman. Due for release in NZ in early 2012.
Fri 17: Legends Night: Bob Dylan - $5 and drinks only $5 - Come down and play a song or listen to peoples versions of Bob Dylan Classics.
Fri 10: Hit Your Head Music Presents...
DOCO - Hawkes Bay Music Compliation Album Fundraiser
Featuring performances by:
Old Man's Beard
Alec Withers (Devils Elbow)
Diamond Doll
Dead Heroes Collective
Sarah Wiig
Helena Faust
+ More..
DOCO 2010-2011 is a compilation album of Hawkes Bay music. Just like it says on the pack... it's a document of recordings from 2010-2011.
This is a show to raise funds towards producing a small run of CD copies of the album.
Only $10
Sat 11: Scarpa Flow with guests Skull Duggery - $10
Fri 17: Sam Manzanza and the Afro Beat Band - $10
Wed 22: Mainly Acoustic Night - Acoustic music night run by The Kawekas-Scotty, Tony and Richard. Mostly acoustic music with all gear provided by us (except Roy's piano). Scotty runs the sound desk and if you're (un) lucky we'll also accompany you! Happening on the last
Wednesday of every month starting at 8:00 pm. Come along and put your name on the board. Usually a maximum of 3 songs but on busy nights it maybe 2. $3 cover charge. Any queries contact Tony at tp4730@gmail.com
