Adrian Keeling |
from swinging Sinatra, to 50's
Rock n Roll, Blues Bros, Neil Diamond, Ricky Martin - ideal for wedding
Auckland |
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. But
the great thing about Adrian is his ability to also perform more modern
numbers covering such well known and popular singers such as: The
Blues Brothers, Joe Cocker, Louis Prima, Ricky Martin, Chuck Berry,
Neil Diamond, Bill Halley, Meat Loaf, Elvis Presley - more..
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| Altitude
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classic rock review band
Auckland |
Altitude features English guitar virtuoso
Andrew Davenport. Founding member Davenport has dedicated his life
to music and the pursuit of personal excellence, and has just completed
a PhD on "The Development of Advanced Electric Guitar - more...
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| Anthony
Utama |
solo singer |
musical styles such as light opera,
Jazz, Swing, Latin, 80's, 50's Rock 'n Roll and current Chart hits.
Whatever your event, Anthony can design a package tailored to suit
you and your guests.- more...
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Banda Latina |
7 piece genuine Latin American
Auckland |
Performing music from the romantic Bolero
and swinging Bossa Nova, to the lively rhythms of salsa, lambada,
cumbia and merengue, the exotic Latin American sound is enhanced by
co-ordinated dance steps from band members. - more....
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| Barry
Clewett Show Band |
Big Band dancing
Auckland |
Styles of music include the Count Basie, Duke
Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Glen Miller era right through to numbers
by Boyzone, Abba, The Beatles,Herb Alpert, James Last, Chicago, Blood
Sweat & Tears, not to forget Barry's specialty of Frank Sinatra.-more....
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| Beats
Working |
7 piece band - 60's
until today classic pop
Auckland |
60's rock and roll, through to disco and including
current day hits. All tunes are from top hit parades from each era.
Their aim is
to perform only tunes that are well known hits, so that the audience
recognise the tune in the first few bars and they are up and dancing
right away! Beats Working have fun when
they perform and their fun is infectious.- more...
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| Blue
Steel |
4 piece Rock pop Covers band
Auckland
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Perfect for weddings and corporate
events, the band offers a range of background tunes for during dinner
before picking up the pace into non-stop dancefloor fillers. Our songs
are a mix of your favourite hits, dance and rock that will suit audiences
from 20 - 60 years old perfectly. We guarantee your guests will RAVE
about this band.-more...
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| Catch
22 |
6 piece covers and originals
Auckland |
Auckland's premier covers band
Catch 22 are an Auckland five piece with a massive
following around New Zealand. Catch 22 have recently finished a lengthy
residency as resident band in East Auckland's premium venue "The
London Shed". A residency contract the band held for 5 years.
- more...
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| Contagious |
top 40 covers band
Auckland
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There is always an energetic, fun and friendly
atmosphere on stage, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism.
The primary aim is to entertain the crowd with songs that they want
to hear.- more....
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| Evan
Silva and Silva Service |
6 piece groove r'n b latin
band |
irrepressible grooves ranging from the timeless
classics of Burt Bacharach to the floor shaking tunes of James Brown,
always a favourite flavour. Add to this some cool jazz, Motown smashes
from the 60s and infectious Latin - more...
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| Dave
Curtis |
solo popular hits
Auckland
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Dave
now works largely solo with CD quality audio backing tracks as background
for Dave's guitar and vocals. His repertoire includes covers of popular
hits for listening or dance.- more....
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| Debbie
Harwood with band of gold |
covers of popular hits
Auckland
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Debbie Harwood and the Band of Gold is the
perfect band for a great Kiwi event or party. Supported by some of
the finest musicians in New Zealand and with three vocalists this
band’s energy is unrivalled. When they walk on stage you know
it’s ‘party time.’- more...
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| Destination
Unknown |
jazz, ballroom, latin, rock, pop covers
for dance
Auckland
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A very experienced group of talented
musicians capable of playing most musical styles, including Standards,
Rock, Country, Light Jazz, Latin.
Able to handle strict tempo and sequence dancing. - more....
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| Dragonfly |
acoustic style guitar and vocal duo
Auckland
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With just two guitars
and two incredible singers, Chris Reed and Sam Browne are Dragonfly.
From soft background
tunes (Crowded House, Coldplay, U2) through to energetic rockers to
get people on their feet -
more...
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| Drive
Thru |
sequenced covers duo |
“Small-band with big-sound”
pretty much sums it up! drive-thru are able to be as big or small
as you want for your next party, or corporate event. They have played
at boutique back-yard venues through to the Auckland Town Hall.
Passion and energy is what drive-thru are all about, playing popular
tunes with live vocals and guitar through sequenced backing tracks.
-more...
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| Eddie
Hemara |
pop rock covers 60s onwards
Northland area |
plays mostly covers – Country,
Rock n roll and favourites from the sixties onwards, Elvis, Elton
John, Eddie Rabbit, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Hollies, Roy Orbison,
The Eagles, The Beatles, Little River Band to name a few - more....
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| Grant
P. Chilcott |
in the style of Sinatra,
Bennett & Martin
Auckland |
His playlist of 'classic'
songs is headed by the masters of cool Gershwin, Porter, Arlen, Coward
plus many others to a total repertory of over 2,000. All gathered
from the 1920's, 30's, 40's,50's with an occasional infusion from
the 60's and 70's. - more....
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| Happen
Inn show |
60's nostalgia show
Auckland
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Each of these entertainers
is a genuine star in his/her own right, so a event that combines them
all backed by a great live band is guaranteed to get the crowd going.
Each star performs segments including their own hits plus covers of
other great artists from around the world - more....
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| JamesRay |
award winning singer solo or with band |
His performances include many styles: Cajun, Tex Mex, Calypso Reggae
Cowboy (like Jimmy Buffett ), Country Rock (like Elvis, Eric Clapton,
ZZ Top, The Eagles and the Rolling Stones ), Western Swing, covers
of Classic Pop hits, and JamesRay performs his own originals. James
will discuss with you how he can tailor his musical performance to
suit your event. - more...
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| Jim
Bradshaw |
Country and rock pop covers singer
Auckland
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Jim offers 2 shows - a three piece with Jim
on lead vocals using backing tracks and also a larger band floor show
featuring a female Guest artist and Jim doing a full Cabaret Floor
show with songs covering the 60s 70s 80s 90s and today - more.....
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| Jim
Joll |
popular hits 60's to 90's Music
& Comedy (solo)
Auckland
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Jim is the consummate entertainer-
never happy until everyone is up and dancing & enjoying themselves.
perform everything from quiet Jazz background to full on Dance &
boogie on down! Plus he is a great stand up comic - more...
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| Kiwi
Icons |
star NZ entertainers for dancing |
check out this list of top Kiwi acts
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Larry Morris Band |
NZ's top Rock 'n Roller
Auckland |
If you think of rock in New Zealand you think
of Larry Morris. Recently NZ's Prime Minister, Helen Clark, introduced
Larry as a true New Zealand rock icon.
When Larry takes the stage you know the master is there! Super powerful
vocals, total commitment, humour - more...
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| Litehouse |
3 piece sequenced covers band
Auckland
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“Litehouse” is an act you won’t
want to miss. Their stage presentation is second to none. Their three
piece harmonies, musical and sound production is simply brilliant.
Let’s not forget to mention, these guys know how to have fun,
you will too. - more...
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| Mark
and Linda |
popular hits 70's to today
Auckland
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are
regular performers at Auckland's Sky City casino and are considered
one of the city's top 2 piece covers bands.
They perform for a wide variety of parties and functions ranging from
small intimate affairs to audiences of 2000 plus. They have traveled
extensively throughout New Zealand and overseas to Bali, Fiji and
Australia for corporate and private events. - more....
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| Metromusik |
swing and 50's Rock 'n Roll
Auckland |
The reason for the continual success
of this group at weddings is that it is the older ones at receptions
that get up & dance - so plan your music to suit them-the younger
ones will follow later as they build up courage. 50's and 60's Rock
'n Roll is a tried & proven medium to get a crowd of disparate
age groups up and dancing. -
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| Mojave
|
Latin American quartet - the sounds of
Brazil
Auckland |
repertoire covers a broad
range of styles, from Jazz to Brazilian Bossa Nova, the percussive
excitement of Salsa combined with tasty arrangements of favourite
jazz and lounge standards, as well as fresh new original music. -more....
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| Motor
City Family Funk |
10 piece Motown funk tribute band
Auckland
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Inspired by the Funk Brothers and taking 'Standing
in the Shadows of Motown' as our Holy Writ Motor City Family Funk
strive to perform material from the heyday of the Soul/Funk era just
like it was originally performed in the Snakepit at Hitsville USA.
- more....
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| NZ
Blues Brothers |
Blues Brothers tribute showband
Auckland |
performed by Top NZ Band The Lazyboyz, along
with accomplished backing musicians, this is a full show with all
the moves, songs, lines and gimmicks from the movie,
you will not be disappointed. - more...
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| The
Plymouth Furys |
4 piece rock and roll, rockabilly
and blues band |
The Plymouth Furys love performing
and would like nothing better than to be considered for your next
function! Wherever Rock n roll-a-blues-a-billy is needed . . . they
will be there!...more..
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| Poker
Face |
covers dance duo |
Their repertoire is endless, from
the hits of the Big Band era and through the decades to the very latest
chart releases; you can rest assured that you would hear a bit of
everything in an authentic, classy and energetic way. In addition,
(since they originally hail from Scotland) a small ceilidh set can
be accommodated if required.
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| Prima
Swing Riot |
swing band for swing or gangster theme
event
Auckland |
featuring
the music of modern Neo Swing Bands like Cherry Poppin Daddies, Big
Bad Voodoo Daddies, Brian Setzer Orchestra etc. plus some of the great
older swing music like Louis Prima, The Andrew Sisters, Sinatra, Louis
Jordan - more...
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| Pulse |
Specialist Corporate event, recent popular,
covers band
Auckland
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their sassy costumes and enthusiasm for performing
puts them in a class of their own.
Pulse will work with you to tailor their performance to suit your
occasion. Covering songs from the 60's through to the latest chart
hits there is sure to be something for everyone.-more...
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| Queen
City Big Band |
a 20 piece big band plus vocalists
Auckland |
a huge repertoire of big band hits
ranging from early swing music to some of the latest rock tunes using
arrangements from all over the world.
This is a wonderful option for a ball or dance. There is nothing quite
like a big band to dance to. -more....
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|
Retroactive |
duo features Derryn Trainer winner "Stars
in Their Eyes"
Auckland
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Retroactive features Deryn Trainer winner
of TVNZ's Stars in Their Eyes" 2008 performing as Billy Joel.
Positively a Rock 'n' Roll Rollercoaster ride of hits from six decades.
With music from the smokey heydays of Jazz to the punchy dance beats
of today…Duke Ellington to Robbie Williams…Billy Holliday to Anastasia
- more....
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| Retro
Party |
Debbie Harwood and Shane
Cortese
Auckland
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Shane Cortese (Outrageous Fortune, Shortland
Street, Dancing with the Stars) then rocks it up with his Class of’58
rock ‘n’ roll spectacular.
AFTER sell-out performances and standing ovations, television personality
Shane Cortese is set to have audiences jumping in their seats to the
“stonking” sounds of his rock ‘n roll show. -more...
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| Rodger
Fox Dance Band |
5, 7 or 12 piece dance band, covers and
swing
Auckland
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performing at everything from the opening
of the Skycity Convention Centre, BNZ Bank Ball, The Matamata A&P
Show, Summer Swing – Masterton, Church Road Jazz – Napier,
the Flight Centre Awards, The House of the Year Awards, - more....
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| Roger
Skinner and the Motivation |
rock and roll covers 50's to 90's
Auckland
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The Motivation is a 4 piece band
performing rock and roll hits form 50's to the 90's. They perform
regularly at rock and roll clubs, hotels and service clubs in Auckland
area.
This is a great party down band. - more..
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| Sammy
and the Trog |
duo suited for age groups 30's
to 60's
Auckland
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Their ability to pick a crowd’s mood
ensures no two gigs are alike and are always sure to please. They
have a high level of professionalism and presentation and only play
the covers everyone knows and loves. Their repertoire lends itself
to the 30’s through 60’s age bracket. - more....
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| Shane
Cortese and Class of 58 |
rock and roll band |
The dishy former Shortland Street
is set to unleash his explosive singing talent on New Zealand –
one that will have you rockin’ and rollin’ to the magic
of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Del Shannon, Eddie Cochrane, Chuck Berry, Ricky
Nelson and Gene Vincent. - more...
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| Sleight
of Hand |
Covers band with a wee bit of the Irish
Auckland
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This solves the problem of the event planner
who wants a Celtic theme but wants a band that can rock later in the
event for punters with less of the Irish bent. This band can perform
from the Pogues to Dave Dobbin, the Proclaimers to the Beatles.- more
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Society Jazzmen |
3 to 6 piece British American Dixieland
and swing
Auckland
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The Society Jazzmen are not just musicians,
they are also entertainers, and they guarantee to get any audience
tapping their feet and involved in the show. -more...
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| Suzanne
Lynch |
one of N.Z.'s greatest singers -duo, or
5 and 7 piece
Auckland
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Starting her career at the age of 14, she
was the blonde member of the vocal duo "THE CHICKS" and
appeared as a regular performer on the hugely popular T.V. show
"C'MON".
Suzanne went solo in 1969 resident on the T.V. show "The
Happen Inn Show". She was voted
N.Z. entertainer of the year in
1970. She then headed for London working both as a session vocalist
and live performer with names like Neil
Sedaka, Lulu, Leo Sayer, Cleo Lane and Cat Stevens. - more...
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| Take
Note |
covers trio or quartet performing
popular hits
Auckland
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The band comprises of 3 very experienced vocalists,
featuring 3 part harmonies. 'Live' acoustic,electric & bass guitars,
and backing tracks recorded in a professional recording studio. They
deliver their performances with unreal energy and accuracy whilst
still retaining the fun of it all. - more....
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| Tall
Poppies |
live covers dance band retro and current
classic rock hits
Auckland |
Tall Poppies is a top, Auckland, Covers Band
who stand out above others because they have male and female vocalists,
so provide an incredibly diverse songlist and greater entertainment
value than all-male bands. Tall Poppies is also a true 'live’
band, providing that energy that only a top 'live' band can provide,
unlike most smaller bands who use backing tracks instead of keyboards
or drums - more...
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| Tantrum |
5 piece
covers band
Auckland
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With a slick, professional and experienced
approach to live entertainment, Tantrum's repertoire of 130+ songs
caters for all types of music audiences. Whether your preference is
popular music, rock, the classics, top 40, disco, funk or dance, Tantrum
will entertain you - more....
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| The
Alibis |
6 piece jump swing band
Auckland |
The Alibis' sound has been influenced by swing
and jump blues combos from the 1950s rhythm and blues era and the
neo-swing revival of the late 1990s.-more...
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The Custodians |
3 piece covers dance
band top 40 from 50's to 80's
Auckland
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Some
of the artists thay cover are Neil Diamond, Elvis, John Fogerty, Bee
Gees, Pink Floyd, ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Van
Morrison, Stealers Wheel, The Police, Dire Straits, Queen, Chuck Berry,
Billy Idol, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, The Eagles - more....
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| The
Dukes of Hammersmith |
6 piece covers rock band
Auckland
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a 6 piece band of experienced musicians comprising
of vocals,drums,guitars and sax. They only play the kind of hits that
will get your party started, ranging from the 60's to today (see below
for a full playlist). The size of the band allows them to replicate
almost exactly the sounds of the songs that they are playing, and
they don't rely on the use of computer generated sound.-more...
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The Kingpins |
5 piece live covers band
includes members of "Kick"
Auckland
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Auckland's’ hottest new entertainment
force, providing a huge range of covers music that would keep any
audience dancing and entertained. From contemporary pop, rock, disco,
dance and funk for a party night through to soft jazz for dinner music,
the repertoire is broad and versatile. With one female and four male
vocalists The Kingpins can play music to suit any event, formal or
casual, -more...
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| The
Mermaids |
70's to today covers
three great female vocalists
Auckland
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Material is chosen from the best of 80's pop,
70's retro, motown, disco, latin right through to the great female
artists of the 90's and right up to the latest hits of today. The
overall effect is high quality, fun and feelgood entertainment suitable
for the broadest audience - more...
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| The
Neptunes Duo |
sequenced covers duo |
The Neptunes Duo are a more affordable version
of 3/4 piece lineup "The Neptunes" and are available for
weddings, parties, restaurants and corporate functions. This lineup
offers a mix of easy-listening and dance music, as background or feature/dance
music for different kinds of functions. -
more...
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| The
Partydolls |
female covers dance duo
Auckland
|
"The
Party Dolls" is the jolt of energy you're looking for to bring
your event to life!
Making waves with their show-stopping performances as Amy Winehouse
and Melissa Etheridge on TVNZ's "Stars In Their Eyes", Tami
and Vanessa are taking the entertainment industry by storm! - more....
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| The
Rumour |
4 piece covers band 60's and 70's
Auckland |
The Rumour with L’Amour Et L’Enfante
De La Liberte, The Chicks with Miss You Baby, and the Kal-Q-Lated
Risk with Looking through the Eyes of a Beautiful Girl. Shade Smith’s
beautiful song, Sunshine through a Prism, was rerecorded in an updated
version recently by Suzanne Lynch, on her new album, ‘Colour
of Summer.’ Every song played by the group are "dance floor
filling" covers of the best from the 60s and the 70's. Expect
to dance and have a lot of fun. -more...
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| The
Southern Blue Collar Band |
4 piece blues rock pop
Auckland
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Blue Collar Band are a tight 4-piece CLASSIC
ROCK COVERS Band portraying a happy Bluesy, Soul & Rock’n
Roll flavour. Consisting of two versatile guitarists, bass, drums
and sometimes keyboards and harmonica. Strong vocals with full BV’s
are a feature of the Band. - more...
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| Tom
Sharplin and the Cadillacs |
Kiwi icon rocker 3 and 5 piece
Auckland |
King of the Rockers.
Renowned for delivering the goods every night. Tom's shows are a balance
between musical pyrotechnics, great singing, and eye catching visuals.
In other words total entertainment. - more....
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| Tongue
& Groove |
all the hits - very popular 4 piece covers
band
Auckland
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With two of NZ's top female singers out front,
Zara and Charlie formerly from award winning NZ band Deep Obsession,
Tongue & Groove perform a wide range of songs to satisfy all age
groups, and play only well known songs that everyone loves, ranging
from the latest dance hits to the well known classics of the 70's,
80's & 90's, all songs that will get your guests dancing - more...
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| Traction |
5 piece covers dance band
Auckland
|
Whether your preference is popular music,
rock, classics, top 40, dance, Traction will have you entertained
and provide the perfect live music experience. The huge range of songs
and artists covered include: Robbie Williams, Crowded House, U2, James
Brown, Foo Fighters, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, Van Morrison, INXS - more...
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| Twisty
Willow |
Celtic (Irish or Scottish)
Auckland |
raunchy sing along songs both traditional
and contemporary, soft ballads, lively jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes.
The style ranges from Dubliners to Pogues, Chieftains to Van Morrison,
Corries to Proclaimers, Mary Black to Fureys to Waterboys, originals-
more...
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| Ultrasound |
5 piece covers band |
from classic
pop hits to current Top-40 songs. Their music style covers everything
from soul to rock, plus they are very good at reading the crowd.
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| Vertigo |
4, 3 or 2 piece covers band |
Vertigo can play background at the
start of the night through to full on dancing mode, or simply hit
the ground running full throttle with up to 5 hours material/playing
time. - more....
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| VoxNova |
Gypsy
rumba, samba, bolero, bossa nova and up-tempo Gyspy’Latin jazz
Auckland
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repertoire includes classic rhythmic treats
composed or made famous by: The Gipsy Kings, Joao Gilberto, Antonio
Carlos Jobim, John McLauchlin, Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Sergio
Mendes, Carlos Santana and the Buena Vista Social Club. -more....
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| Xstatic |
3 or 4 piece - 70's to Today
Auckland
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The ability to offer the band in a varying
range of sizes has made it possible for them to cater to most budgets,
physical constraints of venues and client needs while use of state
of the art equipment provides a big band sound but is compact and
volume is controllable. A diverse range of material from the 70's
to todays pop, dance and latin music - more....
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