Free Falling is a sincere, and authentic recreation of the great Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers who sold 80 million albums. There are so many iconic songs by Tom Petty, that every is going to be singing along with the band. From the first hits in 1977, Breakdown and American Girl, to Refugee and Here … Continue reading "Free Falling – A Celebration of Tom Petty"

These guys are seriously good blues players which they should be after 30+ years playing the music and have definitely paid their dues. The last time I heard them, they were hotter than I’ve ever heard. If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

What more can you say.   The band is led by the excellent frontman, and supreme multi-musician, Oscar Laven. He will always play a tenor sax, but then pick from a curved soprano sax, a baritone sax, a trumpet, or a trombone. He is an extremely versatile and talented player.   As are the other … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax"

Funky blues, swingin’ blues, old blues, bent blues stinky blues and some smokin’ hot freshly scented blues and some sleezy funk just because we can. Shaken not Stirred features the horn section of  Damian Forlong, and Dylan Holmes, the vocals and bass playing of Geoffrey Hern, with Deane Hunter on guitar, and Darren Mathiassen on … Continue reading "Shaken, Not Stirred"

A humorous a capella band performing The Attenborough Season – songs about animals including Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog, The Beatles Blackbird, and more. https://www.cubadupa.co.nz/artists-2024/the-shicka-chickas/

“The blues is 3 chords and the truth.” Dave Murphy, Red Dog Saloon Band singer https://www.cubadupa.co.nz/artists-2024/red-dog-saloon-band/