Covers Bands
Introducing The Groovediggers
Ruff Copy

Classic Rock Covers
​Ruff Copy are a hard working 3 piece covers band. Fun loving, party oriented and versatile, with a huge repertoire to match, Ruff Copy play party hits from , 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s to present day top 40 charts. With strong vocals and harmonies, and slick musicianship, they are a tight unit and guarantee a great night out for all occasions.
Smooth blues, crunching rock, funk, rootsy reggae and dub, RnB, Latin and jazz, to kiwi classics and good old sing along numbers, the Ruff Copy crew will be only too pleased to accommodate your party and/or function requirements.

Recliner Rockers

Introducing Shane and the Shazam band
Singer Shane Hales, an English immigrant who had found fame as the lead singer of the raucous Pleazers in the mid-1960s, would become one of the more enduring faces of the decade and remains a household name to this day.

Legendary Kiwi entertainer Shane is Famous for songs like Saint Paul, Heya and Lady Samantha, Shane has released over a dozen albums, and is still actively touring the country and playing to appreciative crowds.

His song Saint Paul was a number 1 hit in the NZ charts for 7 weeks in 1969, and was also a top 10 hit in Germany..

The Shazam band plays hits from Cliff Richard, The Shadows, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis Presely and a lot more, all the big hits from the 60's..
Guaranteed a fantastic night of dancing from this legend of NZ music who still know how to entertain a crowd..

Here is Shane performing his number one hit Saint Paul HTTPS://WWW.youtube.Com/watch?v=3EiozpR0x3g

Read Shanes full biography here..

http://WWW.audioculture.co.nz/people/Shane

Introducing The Party Rockers
Party Rockers are a 4-piece Auckland based High-energy classic upbeat covers band who play songs to get you singing dancing and tapping your toes

They always fill the dance floor and hold the crowds

The Party Rockers members have been together for around 10months, they are all all seasoned Professionals, They also have a 5000watt PA Rig and full Lighting equip.

Vox - Vidal MacMillan (X Overdrive)
Guitar - Shayne Tracy ( CoverUp)
Bass - Steven Jefferies (Coverup)
Drums - Mike Tan (Navy Drummer 20years)


Please click here to see the band performing live
Introducing Boom Boom Deluxe
“Boom! Boom! Deluxe! are an Auckland-based band playing Rock n' Roll and Rockabilly music - A mix of authentic 1950's and 1960's classics laced with clever re-workings of modern songs in the Rockabilly style. Fantastic fun and guaranteed to fill the dancefloor”
One of Auckland's Top Rock/ Pop Covers bands

The Groovediggers have been performing professionally for over 28 years, and have played at some of the top corporate events, bars, functions and major festival and events throughout New Zealand...

Marty Clark..Lead Vocals
Grant Wills Lead guitar
Dave Manning Bass Guitar
Dave Curtis Keyboards
John Scott Drums
Please click here to see live performance of the band from TV Programme "Rockin the Planet' in 2014.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew0G9p1L9dU
Covering artist such as:

AC/DC
Beatles
Bon Jovi
Cold Chisel
Coldplay
Dragon
Exponents
Good Charlotte
Los Lonely Boys
Maroon 5
Misex
Oasis
Reef
Robbie Williams
Stereophonics
Stevie Wonder
Thirsty Merc
Train
U2
Weezer





Aerosmith
Cheap Trick
Deep Purple
Doobie Brothers
Eric Clapton
Free
Gales Brothers
Gary Moore
Guns and Roses
Hollies
Jimi Hendrix
Joe Cocker
Lenny Kravitz
Rod Stewart
Rolling Stones
Small Faces
Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Cars
The Kinks
Tom Jones
Introducing Tribal Conexionz
Hailing from Opotiki, Tribal Conexionz is a band made up of 3 brothers that has been performing for over a decade, have featured in regional competitions and on national television.


With a burning desire to spread their message of love and unity, this group of passionate musicians is a reggae band that excels in live performance.


Influenced by the original sound of Jamaican reggae and infused with Aotearoa roots, Tribal Conexionz has a sound to be reckoned with.

They have played alongside New Zealand's reggae heavy-weights including Katchafire, House of Shem, Che Fu, and The Herbs.

From rural foundations these boys are united by their passion for reggae music and fuelled by the love and support of their whanau.

Tribal Conexionz’s song writing is inter-generational because it appeals to the music lover in all of us.


Band Members:

Antony Pirihi - Lead Vocals, Guitarist

Te Whetu Pirihi - B.V's, Bass Guitarist

Hemi Pirihi - Drummer
Introducing Tom Sharplin
Tom Sharplin born in Auckland but raised in Tauranga where soon after leaving school 1967 he joined his first band “The Arms & Legs”. Tom supported Mr. Lee Grant on a tour around the Bay of Plenty before long he was heading up to the big smoke Auckland City.
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Tom had five singles in the seventies.
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In 1974 he formed “Tom Sharplin & Graffiti” . They toured the country developing a Rock & Roll revival act second to none.

Although he toured up and down New Zealand he remained quiet on the recording front until 1978 when he released an album called “Rock ‘n Roll”.The same record but re-released in 1982 after the success of the TV Show “Rock Around The Clock” The first single “Pretty Blue Eyes”/”I Knew The Bride” made it for one week in the national top forty at position 39. The other single was “Blue Moon”/”Three Steps To Heaven”. Both songs however received massive exposure through television clips and radio coverage.

In 1982 he formed a group called ‘Tom Sharplin and the Rockets’. .
They played all over the country setting record crowds in almost every venue they played.
Among many awards Tom and his band have picked up are the “NZ Group of the Year Award” in 1980 Tom was awarded the Variety Artist Club’s ultimate award “The Benny” in 2002.
Tom is currently President of the Variety Artists Club and is also an active participant in the Variety Cluba charity for children who are sick or have disabilities.
Tom went on to form a few different Bands over the years until “The Cadillacs” lead by Ray Eade on Bass guitar. ‘The Cadillacs’ have Peter Wood on keyboardsGordon Joll on drums,Steve Hubbard on Rhythm Guitar,Bruce French on saxophone and Brian Hatcher on Lead guitar.

Tom toured New Zealand from one end to the other in 2006 “Best of the Best” tour Alongside Johnny Devlin,Ray Columbus,Sharon O’Neil,Larry Morris and Shane.
Tom most recent CD‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ produced by renowned producer Simon Lynch. Stayed in the NZ top20 for 6 weeks.
Tom is still performing as well as being the President of the Variety Artists Club of NZ for the last 15 years
Introducing The Flaming Mudcats
“Blues sunny side up, easy -over, spicy or funky it’s all on the menu with these guys.”




A firm favourite in Auckland’s Blues scene, The Flaming Mudcats are a band that is well versed on what it takes to please a crowd, exhibiting levels of professionalism and musicianship that makes it easy to become a dedicated fan.

It’s as distinctive as it is powerful, and has been influenced by a diversity of musical styles, which manifests itself into a unique musical hybrid as the band swings and shuffles taking you back to another time.
While their music may sound vintage, their attitude is definitely current.

Harmonica ricochets through the mix, incorporated with Jimmie Vaughan and Ike Turner-inspired guitar licks and backed by the band’s hard working rhythm section (who are neither too loud or too showy), prove that the Mudcats are a band attentive to detail and which puts a premium on ensemble playing; a tradition that is rapidly becoming obscured and in a way which is rarely heard today.
They confidently move through different components of the blues — shuffles, soul, funk, four on the floor rock and roll and low down blues.

It’s plain to see right away that these guys love the music they make together.
The Flaming Mudcats play the blues not just like they mean it, but like they have no choice in the matter.
Anyone who argues that good blues is getting hard to find has never heard of this band… chances are you couldn’t find a tighter good time band.

Their mission is to smile in your face and then kick you in the ass, musically speaking.
They succeed.
Audiences have bruises to prove it!

Everyone can identify with the Mudcat’s brand of blues; it’s just that not everyone knows it.

Influences
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Walter, Jimmie Vaughan, William Clarke, George Smith, Doug MacLeod

The band is fronted on vocals and harmonica by Craig Bracken with Doug Bygrave providing the six string firepower. Anchoring these two, is drummer Ian Thomson and “newbie” bassist Chris “Kit” Parfitt. With two highly-regarded albums of mostly original material, – 2011’s Gave You What You Wanted” and 2013’s “Mistress”, these guys are just getting started.
Formed in 2008 in Auckland, the Flaming Mudcats are now regarded to be one of New Zealand’s premier blues acts. They have taken their show to festivals and clubs throughout NZ, Australia, USA and the Pacific Islands. Their energetic live blues sets blend original material and covers drawn from their eclectic influences….a raw life potion of killer grooves, blazing licks and harp wizardry. Butt-shakin belters to soulful grinders with everything in between….welcome to the Flaming Mudcats show.
Introducing Rebel Without Applause
Rebel Without Applause are a professional four piece band, all with international experience, who have played almost every venue in Auckland, from large outdoor festivals and corporate ballroom functions to small intimate rooms.

Rebel Without Applause have played virtually every venue in Auckland from the Town Hall, ASB Tennis Dome and large outdoor festivals to small intimate private functions. The band can also perform a dinner set when required.

When it comes to versatility and danceability the repertoire of Rebel Without Applause is impossible to beat.

Rick Poole Guitar and Vocals, Steve Sussex Bass and Vocals, Vicki Russell Drums and Vocals, Walter Bianco Sax and Vocals
Introducing Happy Fish band
Happy Fish is: Gordon Joll, drums and Sue Joll, guitar and vocals. Together they create bass tracks to give a full band sound. They play a mix of popular rock songs and original music with an emphasis on Kiwi music.
Happy Fish formed in March 2015, their love for each other and their music was instant and Happy Fish quickly became a very popular act on the Pub and Club circuit with bookings well into 2019.

Gordon Joll is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished musicians; a drummer of world class status who has played a part in shaping New Zealand’s musical history for over 40 years, having collaborated with such great names as Herbs, Hello Sailor, Prince Tui Teka, Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, Billy T. James, Tom Sharplin, Hammond Gamble, The Mockers, Glen Moffatt, Brendon Ham, the list goes on. Gordon is an inducted member into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

Sue Joll, guitarist/singer/songwriter, has been an all-round musician for over 30 years with a rich and powerful voice, having played bass for Monique Rhodes, Doc Savage and Hashtag and rhythm guitarist and vocalist for Too Wild and Fatal Attraction. Sue’s unique, rhythm guitar “feel” is heavily influenced by the rich musical talent that hails from the Far North of New Zealand where she grew up. Sue caught the attention of Jordan Luck who invited her up to sing with him at a recent gig.

Happy Fish have just released their first CD, “Catch Us On A Good Day”

Introducing Loop


An extensive repertoire ranging from Dion 1960's ' Run-around Sue' to 2013 Sticky Fingers 'How to fly', Loop have secured regular gigs at Pukekohe Performing Arts, Harrington Theatre, Weddings, 21sts to 60th Birthday parties, The Papakura Club, and more recently they are regulars at The Longkeeper, Pukekohe.



Die hard classic rock fans have loved their versions of CCR, The Doors, Beatles, & Queen.

Loop say, – what it comes down to is, we really enjoy doing what we do, and the people that come to see us really enjoy what they see us doing.

Your next event, make it one with Loop.


Members: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harp, & Ukulele Carl Mounsey, Lead Guitar, Ukulele, & Vocals Christian Nepia, Bass Guitar, Sax, Ukulele, & Vocals Brad Hoskins, Drums, Ukulele, & Vocals Ryan Mounsey.




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Example of set list

Cool Me Down
White Lines
September
Uptown Funk
Jet Airliner
Are you Gonna Go My Way
Livin La Vida Loca
Be Mine Tonight
Mustang Sally
Tribute
I wish
Wake Me up Before You Go Go
Use Somebody
Brown Eyed Girl
Treat Her Right
Footloose
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Is This Love
Talking In You Sleep
Sex on Fire
Rain
Man I Feel Like A Woman
500 Miles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bliss
Harder to Breathe
Play that Funky Music
Wagon Wheel
Yellow Mellow
Could you be Loved
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Mony, Mony
Why Does Love Do This To Me
I Want You to Want Me
Rude
Hurts So Good
Santeria
Midnight Special
Sitting Inside My Head
Roadhouse Blues
Fire
April Sun In Cuba
How To Fly
Happy Hour
Walking By Myself
Don’t forget Your Roots
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Valarie
This Love
Come Together
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Proud Mary
If It Don’t Matter
Steal My Kisses
Tennessee Whiskey
Stand By Me
Summer of 69
Jailhouse Rock
Long Road To Ruin
Aeroplane
Killing In The Name Of
I’m a Believer
Dani California
Tell Me Baby
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Ain’t No Sunshine
Loop is a four piece covers band residing in Auckland. A long history of ‘community’ music/performance within the members of the band, lead to an eventual alliance to create Loop in 2017.
Introducing Hands Off
Hands Off is an Auckland based covers band that provides a fun, enjoyable and energetic live performance for your bar, club, private function or corporate event. Available in several formats and combinations, HANDS OFF can provide Entertainment for any function. With Drums, Bass, Guitars, Keyboards and 5 vocalists (male and female) HANDS OFF can deliver a LIVE Entertainment package to fit your event!!

With a repertoire that covers top 40 hits, popular music, disco, 80’s, classics and rock, Hands Off will always entertain. And with their ‘try anything once’ attitude, your requests are always welcome.
Example of Set List

Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Robin Thicke Blurred Lines Mi Sex Blue Day Travie McCoy Billionaire Michael Jackson Billie Jean Pearl Jam Better Man Elton John Benny And The Jets

Midnight Oil Beds Are Burning The Dudes Be Mine Tonite Dragon Are You Old Enough Jet Are You Gonna Be My Girl Dragon April Sun In Cuba Robbie Williams Angels

Kooks Always Where I Need To Be Tiki Taane Always On My Mind Lionel Richie All Night Long Foo Fighters All My Life Mike and the Mechanics All I Need Is A Miracle

Toto Africa The Proclaimers 500 Miles
The Award Winning Recliner Rockers, an immensely entertaining and popular act that have toured NZ, playing at The Hokitika Wild Foods Festival, Whitianga Scallop Festival, Burt Munroe Festival Invercargill,Beach Hop, Kowhai Festival Warkworth, Rotorua Blues Festival Kumeu classic car show,and top corporate events around The Country....and much more!

They have Recently won the Face TV best Group of the Year Award 2016

The Recliner Rockers history begins in 2005 when Al and Geoff were playing together in a covers band and started talking about their love of rockabilly, blues and other roots music.

Putting on a colourful, energetic show just came naturally with Al's seriously dynamic guitar playing and Geoff's crazy spinning double bass acrobatics.

Along with Steve's flamboyant drumming and Bruce's smooth sax style, their flare for showmanship truly matches their musical prowess.

The first gig of note was the Whangamata Beach Hop in 2006, where the venue they played was filled to capacity and people were being turned away from the door. The Recliner Rockers with their

repertoire of covers and originals quickly became a favourite and have been invited back every year since.
Auckland based -Rockabilly-Roots-Rock n Roll Band!
AL LAVIS - GUITAR... & VOCALS. Ex Sly Groovers veteran of stage and studio both here in NZ and the U.S. Al is well known for his smooth bluesy vocals and blistering guitar solos that'll leave you gasping
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GEOFF FITZPATRICK - ELECTRIC & UPRIGHT BASS. Geoff has toured and played bass throughout NZ including being part of support acts for the recent Simple Minds tour and with Voodoo Kreepers at ex Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom’s Auckland show. Watch out for his energetic double bass balancing act.

STEVE ROONEY - DRUMS

A working drummer since the age of fifteen, both as band member and hired session player, Steve has toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and Scandinavia, playing literally thousands of shows, in venues ranging from clubs, indoor theatres and arenas, to football stadiums and outdoor amphitheaters. Steve has appeared at major festivals including Glastonbury (UK), Latitude (UK) Reggae Sun Ska (France), Graspop (Belgium) and South BySouth West (Austin Texas). His Radio/TV appearances include Channel 4 (UK), Sky TV, BBC Radio1 - Live From Maida Vale studios and BBC2’s Later Live With Jools Holland. Steve has been a tutor columnist for both of the UK’s best-selling drummers magazines, ‘Rhythm’ and ‘Drummer’, and worked on recording projects in Los Angeles produced by two Grammy Award winners, Meredith Brookes and Nile Rodgers. Despite, or maybe because of, all of this, he finds it impossible to retain a pair of sunnies for any respectable length of time.


Please click here for their video links of live performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zbn2mSWKM

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheReclinerRockers/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ReclinerRockers/featured
Introducing The Tuarangi Road Band
The Tuarangi Road Band – a band of extraordinary talent featuring a line up of some of Australasia’s top musos from the time when the world of music changed forever. Relive and rekindle your memories of the greatest classic rock songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s along with refreshing originals that showcase the multiple talents of this band. (example of set list is attached)

The Tuarangi Road Band is much more than a ‘cover band’ – these remarkable musicians tap into the heart of the rhythms, lyrics and melodies of the songs you love. Applying their unique interpretation, The Tuarangi Road Band delivers on all fronts and is a band not to be missed!


Tuarangi Road Band Song List
NATURAL BORN WOMAN – A
CROSS ROADS – A
LOVE POTION - Gm
6345789 – A
I SHOT THE SHERIFF – Gm
SHAPE I’M IN – G
GOING DOWN TO THE RIVER – Gm
BYE BYE LOVE -
FEVER – E
I’M A MAN – E
SOME CHANGE – A
STRANGE BREW – A
BOOTS (are made for walking) – E
The Last Time
SLIPPIN AWAY – A
MYSTIC – D
HOW LONG – Bb
HONKY TONK WOMAN – G
GIMME SOME LOVIN – E
KNOCK ON WOOD – E
SHAKEY GROUND – E
Papa’s got a brand new bag -E
Gloria
Dream a little Dream
Paint it Black
Come together
HARVEST MOON – D
GOING DOWN – E
COCAINE – E
HANDBAGS – A
RUN BACK TO YOUR SIDE – A
MY BABY DON’T LOVE ME NO MORE –
A
WHITER SHADE OF PALE – C
KEEP ON RUNNIN – A
MISS YOU – Am
UNCHAIN MY HEART – Am
WORRY - Am
Whiter Shade of Pale
A Story everybody Knows - BB King
Band Members

Phil Pritchard Guitar vocals
Ron Brown Guitar Vocals
Rick Ball Drums
Liza Clarke Vocals
Garry Clarke Bass Vocals
Steve Clarke Keyboards
Introducing Tim Armstrong Band
The Tim Armstrong band from the Waikato, appeals to all people because they perform the best songs to suit the crowd they are performing for, great for any especially with audiences of all ages, they are renown for their expertise at private functions like weddings, birthday parties, and conferences, clubs, bars and hotels, Vineyards and festivals.. Tim also plays as a solo musician which enables him to perform at smaller venues. Perfect for any entertainment or cool event!


Introducing Blue Jam Jazz Quartet


Looking for professional, quality entertainment? BlueJam have decades of combined experience playing clubs, Weddings, corporate functions, formal dinners, social events, parties, and national & international festivals.

They play smooth, sophisticated grooves that are perfect to add a classy ambience to any event - their sets combine well known jazz standards with smooth grooves from today’s masters.

Easy to work with, they have very high quality gear to ensure that they provide the best sound at the right volume –And they always play to suit the venue and your requirements.

If you want professional, quality entertainment with superb sound and tasteful song choices, they will create a live, 3D Jazz/funk experience that you and your guests will remember long after the room has cleared and final drinks have been served.



Who they are

A professional mix of keys, guitar, Bass and drums (with the occasional Vocal thrown in to add some spice),

The musicians all have over 25 years Experience creating atmospheres That people love to be in. A quick Selection from our CV’s:

Martin (keys) was the resident Pianist at the Hyatt Hotel in Auckland John (guitar) has an HonoursDegree in jazz guitar Matt (bass/vocals) has played music on three continents


Paul (drums) was the first Drummer worldwide to achieve A Diploma in Drumming from Trinity College in London (and May or may not have a Commendation from the Queen For it!)

What they play

It’s jazz, but they stretch the genre a Little – you may have heard of some Of the tunes in our repertoire:


Ain't No Sunshine All Blues Autumn Leaves Blue Bossa Chameleon Mercy Mercy Mercy Moondance New York State Of Mind Rikki Don't Lose That Number Scrapple From The Apple September


So What Smooth Operator Summertime Take Five Tenor Madness This Masquerade Watermelon Man

Where they have played

Our musicians have played big and small stages in their careers To date, including: Fiji Jazz and Blues Festival, Samoa Jazz and Blues Festival, Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival, Mission Bay Jazz Festival, Rhythm & Vines, Queenstown Jazz Festival, Big Day Out, Auckland Town Hall Ballroom, Mantells, HQ Bar, Thalia Super Yacht, The Cloud, Vodafone Events Centre, Okahu Function Venue, Spencer on Byron

Ballroom, Pullman Ballroom, Auckland Seafood Festival,Hamilton Food and Wine Festival
Introducing The Sons
The sons in “Father & Sons”, The Pancho Brothers are Don, Josh, and Jake Pancho who as a trio are a distinctive Hard Rock outfit. Having toured for the last 20 years all over NZ, Australia, and South East Asia in some of the largest festivals with big names such as The Angels, Rose Tattoo, Jimmy Barnes, to our kiwi icons such as Shihad, Deja Voodoo, and I Am Giant. These boys are no children in the music industry and are genuine rock veterans. Sporting all the classic rock hits like of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and AC/DC all the way to the 90s grunge era of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and of course Metallica, and even to the much harder Nu’ Metal era of the 2000s like Rage against the machine, Linkin Park, System of a Down.

These boys certainly put on an impressive rock show like no other, with shredding guitar solos, thundering drum solos, and vocals to break glass windows. Without their Father to keep them tame on stage, The Pancho Brothers go all out, loud and proud.



Their setlist of approx 300+ songs would include various songs by:

3 Doors Down, Audioslave, AC/DC, Beastie Boys, Black Sabbath, Blink-182, Blur, Bush, Collective Soul, Coldplay, Cream, Creed, Disturbed, The Doors, Deep Purple, Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand, Fuel, Green Day, Guns n Roses, Incubus, INXS, Jimi Hendrix, The Killers, Korn, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Live, Lifehouse, Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Nickelback, Nirvana, Oasis, Papa Roach, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Staind, Silverchair, Smashing Pumkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, System of a Down, White Stripes, Velvet Revolver.
Introducing Fifth Avenue
Fifth avenue are Auckland Rock covers band with over 40 years combined live experience. 'Fifth Avenue' offers a wide variety of music across many genres from 4 talented and energetic musicians.

Formely known as The Switch

Experience is a plenty but still have all the knowledge passion and youth to get any crowd on their feet, priding Themselves on their live sound and stage performance.

The group is versatile and dynamic with each member bringing a mix of talent and experience to the stage creating an exciting and unforgettable show.
They have honed their individual skills over the past 17 years now as a unit earning the reputation as one of Auckland’s most crowd pleasing and energetic cover bands.
Playing music from the current charts to some of the biggest hits ever recorded, they are suited to any style of crowd who are ready to have a great night out.

Fifth avenue comes complete with a professional fully operational sound and lighting rig that is suitable for any size venue and will accommodate host music while the band is not performing.
Members: Bevan Thompson - Acoustic Guitar / Vocals Scott McDonald - Lead Guitar / Vocals Jake Hoggen - Bass Guitar / Vocals Karl Mai - Drums / Vocals


 Please click here to see their Facebook and Instagram page

https://www.facebook.com/fifthavenuenz

https://www.instagram.com/fifthavenue_nz/
Sample songlist

WHAT I GOT
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
APRIL SUN
FREE FALLING
PROUD MARY
COULD YOU BE LOVED
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
TAKE YOU MAMA
500 MILES
BLISTER IN THE SUN
MR JONES
DROPS OF JUPITER
BROWN EYED GIRL
ALL STAR
YELLOW
TINY DANCER
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
PURPLE RAIN

WONDERWALL
LAND DOWN UNDER
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE
LONG TRAIN RUNNING
COME ON EILEEN
MY HAPPINESS
SLICE OF HEAVEN
BELIEVER
FUNKY TOWN
SHUT UP AND DANCE
TAKE ME OUT
TEENAGE DIRTBAG
SMALL THINGS
BASKET CASE
LONELY BOY
LOOK GOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR
GO YOUR OWN WAY
HEY JUDE
Extra's
LITTLE LION MAN
WAGON WHEEL
WHY DOES LOVE
HURTS SO GOOD
RAIN
NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
LEARN TO FLY
DAKOTA
SEX ON FIRE
ALL THE THINGS IVE DONE
SUMMER OF 69
DARKNESS
TEEN SPIRIT
ENTER SANDMAN
POUR SOME SUGAR
MR BRIGHTSIDE
SWEET CHILD
KILLING IN THE NAME
Introducing The Brendon Ham Band
Award winning and "NZ Music Awards – Tui" finalists


The Brendon Ham Band also appear as their 1950
’s style alter-ego’s "The NITRO ROCKERS", playing and performing at multiple Rock’n’Roll Hops and celebrations including the prestigious Beach Hop at Whangamata as above. Often asked who the biggest influences for the band are, well it really is the honesty of a few generations of real music. Their musical influences and heroes are many and spread across a range of genres. Although country music, including original material, is the true spirit of the Brendon Ham Band, each member contributes their own style and influences giving an unforgettable show.
the Brendon Ham Band are regarded as NZ’s premier honky-tonk country unit having built a solid reputation and embraced an ever increasing popularity with their own brand of gritty rockin'-country music whilst paving the way for a contemporary urban flavour. The Brendon Ham Band has deservedly earned the respect of a growing fan base across the ages and genres eager to enjoy the unique package that the Brendon Ham Band delivers. Having shared the stage with both international and national performers, the Brendon Ham Band has performed and appears at a variety of venues and annual prestigious events including:

    • ANZAC DAY annual commemorations – Grey Lynn

    • Whangamata Beach Hop and many others

    • Kumeu Volunteer Fire-Brigade Hoedown – Kumeu

    • Stragglers Classic Car Festival – Lake Karipiro

    • Greenhithe Rock-The-Hithe Hospice Fundraiser

    • World International Rodeo Championships – Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

    • Music In The Parks – Auckland
Introducing Soundbite Covers Band
We are a cover band based on the North Shore of Auckland. We specialise in Kiwi classics like Th’ Dudes, Dave Dobbyn, Dragon and The Exponents, as well a great selection of songs for singing along, drinking and dancing. We can tailor our set to meet your needs and are happy to learn a couple of your favourites (as long they work with our style of band)

We have up to date, quality equipment that gives amazing sound quality at what ever volume you choose.
Soundbite, we are a four piece band; Kevin on keyboard/Guitar, Olivia on Bass, Chris on Guitar and Chris on drums.

The band all  sing so they have a really good range of song types and genres.

The band is completely digital so controlling volume and sound clarity is a huge bonus   


In terms of the songs they play, here is a list of some of the artists they cover:

The Eagles
Th’ Dudes
Tom Petty
Dragon
Bruce Springsteen
Dave Dobbyn
Billy Idol
Exponents
Bryan Adams
The Killers
Icehouse
Hello Sailor
Australian Crawl
Midnight Oil
Introducing
5 Wheel Drive
A five-piece guitar covers band plays music designed to drive the party atmosphere, getting people dancing and keeping them dancing!


They aim to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time by playing music that is refreshingly good, and avoiding those covers band cliches. Their play-list is unashamedly rock and contains songs from a range of eras to cater for a wide range of tastes and ages..

Their professionalism is manifested through their performance, reliability and a high level of organisation, ensuring additional bookings through personal recommendations, and repeat performances for the same clients.


The core members of the band have been together for over 10 years,and have played at a variety of venues and occasions..

Carl Edkins > Lead Vocals > Mike McMurtry > Vocals and rhythm guitar > Glyn Evans > Lead guitar & backing vocals>

Steven Galbraith > Bass > Ian Glenister > Drums > Howard Lush > Sound Engineer

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Fivewheeldrive-157471524637954/?fref=ts
SAMPLE SET LIST

Please note this is a sample and is subject to change, as they continually add new songs and adapt the list accordingly.
Song 2   Blur
Boys Don’t Cry  The Cure
Be My Girl   Jet
Who Loves Who The Most?  The Exponents
All the Small Things   Blink 182
Are You Gonna Go My Way   Lennie Kravitz
Bohemian Like You   Dandy Warhols
Whats My Age Again   Blink 182
Hard to handle    Black Crowes
Dakota    Stereophonics
Lonely Boy   Black Keys
This Charming Man    The Smiths
Fight For Your Right    Beastie Boys
Beautiful Day   U2
Sex on fire    Kings of Leon
Welcome To Paradise   Green Day
Mr Brightside    The Killlers
Tribute / Stairway   Tenacious D/Led Zeppelin
Sitting Inside My Head   Supergroove
Basket Case    Green Day
Play That Funky Music White Boy   
Wild Cherry
Kryptonite   3 Doors Down
Ever Fallen In Love?   The Buzzcocks
When You Were Young   The Killers
Should I Stay or Should I Go    The Clash
Home Again    Shihad
I Predict a Riot    Kaiser Chiefs
Plug in Baby   Muse
Murawaii 5 O   Morton Stevens
7 Nation Army    White Stripes
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor   Arctic Monkeys
Dirty Deeds   AC/DC
Blister In The Sun    Violent Femmes
Vertigo   U2
Take Me Out   Franz Ferdinand
Word Up   Korn
Dominion Rd    Mutton Birds
Walk   Foo Fighters
Tainted Love    Soft Cell
Santeria    Sublime
Use Somebody   Kings of Leon
Enter Sandman    Metallica
The Pretender     Foo Fighters
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Monty Python
Introducing The Slow Water Band
The Slow Water Band are an authentic Irish / Celtic Band with a twist of Folk as well..

They are all experienced Musicians and have been performing throughout  the Country for many Years
The Slow Water Band has brought Celtic music to the Hibiscus Coast. The music of Scotland and Ireland, the Isle of Man and as far afield as Nova Scotia can be heard ringing out in the North Shore villages and pubs and clubs. All of their musicians have played in other bands and other genres but their heart has found its home in Celtic music.

This is stirring music, whether on the main stage at a music festival, in someone’s front room, or at a Session in a pub.

The lead vocalist and guitarist, Alan Wagstaff, has played in rock bands, folk bands and Irish bands.

Stephen Cope is their accordionist extraordinaire. He is one of the best in the business and is well known in the Auckland music scene.

Sarah Poppe, the fiddle player, is a music teacher by day, a jazz violinist and an exciting fiddle player by night! She can often be seen wandering amongst the tables like a gypsy fiddler.

Ruth Wagstaff plays true Celtic instruments: the bodhrán (an Irish drum) and a variety of Irish whistles.

Whatever your mood they draw you in with rousing Irish pub songs, to get you singing and dancing, then change the mood with the more soulful Celtic sounds.
“There's something wonderful that happens whenever the Slow Water Band plays at The Tahi. The atmosphere is magical. Such beautiful, timeless music, played and sung so gorgeously. Everyone in the audience is on an emotional high. It's a lovely thing to be a part of.”

Rachel Cooney – The Tahi Bar, Warkworth
Introducing Rewind
Rewind band are a group of 5 experienced musicians comprising male and female lead vocalists based at Auckland Hibiscus Coast


They only play the classics, most of which are great dance hits including playing your favourite hits from the 50's, 60's, 70's & '80s, including  The Beatles, CCR, Stray Cats, John Mellencamp, The Rolling Stones & and many New Zealand and Australian anthems.


Introducing Jesse Wilde  Band..
Jesse Wilde Band are an exciting new act performing a unique blend of Americarna, Rock, Folk and Pop, covering artists like Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Cash Neil Young, Chris Stapleton, John Cougar, CCR, Bob Seagar and much more more



Performing regularly at venues such  as Deep Creek Bar Browns Bay, Huapai Tavern, Puhoi Tavern, Glen Eden RSA, Warkworth RSA, Grey Lynn RSC, Postman’s Leg Glenfield, Paraoa Brewing Company, Stillwater Boat Club, Smittys Bar Whitianga, New Plymouth club, Whangamata Club  and much more



Introducing Hello Sailor
Hello Sailor in 2020 are what remain of the line-up that played the final show with Graham Brazier in front of 10,000 people

in Hagley Park Christchurch, March 2015. After much agonising over the loss of Dave McArtney in 2013, Sailor had decided to

continue and brought old friend Jimmy Taylor in on guitar.

Stand out performances in recent years have been the release party for Graham’s posthumous solo album Left Turn at Midnite,

the Leg Up for Vinnie fundraiser for Lyn Buchanan (ex-Legionnaires and Dragon), some corporate functions and sold-out shows

in Paul Woolright’s and Harry Lyon’s new home towns of Paeroa and Russell. Demand for the band has grown and this

summer’s gigs included headlining a show the South Island Masters Games in Timaru and A Concert on the Green on Auckland’s

Hibiscus Coast and playing The Biggest Pub Gig in the World at Spark Arena in December. In January 2021 audiences loved

them at the Summer Concert Tour series of shows in Queenstown, Taupo and Whitianga. In March they will appear at the

Selwyn Sounds festival in Christchurch in front of an expected audience of 10,000 and the Auckland Craft Beer Festival at Spark

Arena.

The current Hello Sailor line-up is as close as fans will get to Sailor’s classic sound. Powered by the indomitable rhythm section

of Rick Ball on drums and Paul Woolright on bass, they have the Sailor energy and attitude. Harry Lyon and Jimmy Taylor take

care of the weaving guitars, Stephen Small on piano and Andy Dixon on saxophone complete the package. Their shows feature

Hello Sailor, Pink Flamingos and Graham Brazier favourites, hit songs from Harry’s back catalogue and his 2018 critically

acclaimed hit solo-album “To the Sea”.
THE BAND

Rick Ball (Drums): Rick had a #3 hit single with 60s band The Challenge while still in his teens. He formed Ticket along with Paul Woolright in the 1970s who released two albums in the 1970s and toured NZ and Australia. Rick was an in-demand player in the Auckland scene before being approached by Hello Sailor in 1976. He put ‘the rock’ into the band and is credited with helping create their unique sound. Rick played on every Hello Sailor album and was part of the classic line-up that toured NZ, California and Australia.

Harry Lyon (Guitar & Vocals): Harry was co-founder, guitar player and songwriter with Hello Sailor. His songwriting credits include, Lying in the Sand and Watch Your Back from Sailor’s award-winning first album, Dr I Like Your Medicine, 1981 Single of the Year for Coup D’Etat, and Muscles, from Midge Marsden's Burning Rain album and a 1991 APRA Silver Scroll finalist.

Harry also played with The Pink Flamingos, Hammond Gamble and The Legionnaires for whom he wrote the Top 20 single You Bring Out the Worst in Me. He released a solo album To the Sea in 2018 and has been busy touring to promote it, opening for US band America in November 2019.

Jimmy Taylor (Guitar & Vocals): Jimmy’s music career began in Dunedin playing in bar bands but he moved to London in 1989 and became a founding member of Miss World that featured musicians that had played in bands like Original Mirrors, The Pretenders and Roger Taylor’s post Queen line-up The Cross. During the 90s Jimmy recorded three further Miss World albums
and featured on recordings by The Starlings, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics.

Paul Woolright (Bass & Vocals): Paul has been the anchor in a who’s-who of iconic Kiwi bands. He along with Rick Ball were the rhythm section in Ticket when they played alongside Black Sabbath at NZ’s first outdoor music festival. He was part of the original Pink Flamingos line-up, played on all their albums and toured with the band until joining up with The Legionnaires before spending 10 years in London. On his return to NZ in the early 2000s he was brought into the Sailor fold and was the band’s longest standing bass player.

Stephen Small (Keys): In twenty years of studio recording and live performances, Stephen has worked alongside many luminaries of popular music, such as Jaz Coleman, Belinda Carlisle, Beth Hart, Graeme Downes (Verlaines), Hammond Gamble, Autozamm, Bonnie Tyler and Leo Sayer. He has arranged and directed music for radio broadcasts, televised studio
concerts and large outdoor events in New Zealand. Stephen is Music Director and arranger for legendary Grammy-winning New Age artist Kitaro. He produced the Pop Album of the Year (2012) for New Zealand singer-songwriter Jamie McDell (EMI/Universal) and has accompanied on piano singers such as Dame Malvina Major and the late Sir Howard Morrison.

Andrew Dixon (Sax): Andy has played all over NZ as well as international tours and festival performances with The Nairobi Trio for 15 years. He also play in The Lazy Boys, a Blues Brothers line-up, Tuxedo Junction and The Queen City Big Band. He is a composer, arranger, engineer, producer and has taught music and music industry related subjects at tertiary level.



Hello Sailor are a rockin’ good time…. Catch them soon!
Introducing The Waterways
The Waterways are an Auckland based (North Shore / Hibiscus Coast) covers band with a broad repertoire from Johnnie Cash to Lizzo



They are a professional trio comprised of industry veteran John Kempt, Daniel Waterson and Freddie Flowers. - all of whom are well seasoned players.

The Waterways will elevate your next event with their classic rock, blues and pop repertoire.  



Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheWaterwaysNZ




Sweet Jane - The Velvet Underground
April Sun in Cuba - Dragon
Breakdown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Roots, Rock, Reggae - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
Fame - David Bowie
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
The Weight - The Band
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Satellite of Love - Lou Reed
Red House - Jimi Hendrix
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
Take Me to the River - Talking Heads
Bennie And The Jets - Elton John
I Shot The Sheriff - The Wailers
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
Kiss - Prince
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Whaling - DD Smash
There Was A Time - James Brown
American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Purple Rain - Prince
Let It Be - The Beatles
Bliss - Th' Dudes
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
Blue Lady - Hello Sailor
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
Children Of The Revolution - T. Rex
You Got It - Roy Orbison
Without You - Harry Nilsson
Is This Love - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
La Bamba - Los Lobos
Juice - Lizzo
Planet Claire - The B-52's
Girl U Want - DEVO
Sign 'O' the Times - Prince
Brick House - Commodores
Walking On The Moon - The Police
The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff
Chance - Big Country
Mirror in the Bathroom - The Beat
A Message to You Rudy - The Specials
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Hey Hey, My, My - Neil Young
Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
Hole In My Life - The Police
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
White Wedding - Billy Idol
The Jean Genie - David Bowie
Walk On the Wild Side - Lou Reed
The One I Love - R.E.M.
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Creep - Radiohead
Twist And Shout - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits
You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth - Meat Loaf
I Feel Good - James Brown
The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
No Secrets - The Angels
Easy - Commodores
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
Get Lucky - Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers
Bring It On - Seal
Making Plans For Nigel - XTC
Movin' on Up - Primal Scream
I Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Introducing The Hype
The Hype Auckland based covers band that brings together 4 highly experienced musicians from across the world.

Playing hits from the 60's to the present day , the Hype are passionate about music and adding to special occasions.

Whatever your event (birthday, wedding, anniversary or a company event), The Hype will bring energy and entertainment to enhance the experience.

Playing a wide range of music from the 60's to the present day across a range of genres we will get guests up on the dance floor.

Their song list is continuously growing and they are always happy to take requests if you want them to play your special song.

With their up to date sound and light equipment, they can set the right mood and balance.

They have the experience to read the audience and adapt to what your guests are feeling, they can be rocking out and/or background chilled entertainment.

With passion and experience, they make your event into the special night you deserve.

Band Members:

Lauren Elise Filer - Lead Vocals
John McNab - Guitar / Sax / Backing Vocals
Daryl Cogger - Keyboards/ Bass / Backing Vocals
Christian Brenk - Drums / Programming
Set List:

    Valerie Amy Winehouse
    Mercy Duffy
    Dreams Fleetwood Mac
    Can`t buy me love Beatles
    Long Train running Doobie Brothers
    Living on a prayer Bon Jovi
    This Love Maroon 5
    Lady Marmalade Labelle
    Sunday Morning Maroon 5
    Take your mama Scissor sisters
    Beat it Michael Jackson
    Browned eye girl Van M
    Faith George Michael
    Sweet home Alabama Lynard Skynard
    April sun in Cuba Dragon
    Sweet child of mine Guns'n'Roses
    Kiss Prince
    Play that funky music Wild Cherry
    Teenage Dirt bag Wheatus
    Moves like Jagger Maroon 5
    Listen to the music Doobie Brothers
    Milkshake Kelis
    Hot in Herre Nelly
    Walking on Sunshine Katrina&The Waves
    Summer of 69 Brain Adams
    Wagon Wheel Nathan Carter
    Ain't nobody Chaka khan
    Forget you CeeLo Green
    Uptown Funk Bruno Mars
    Looked out of Heaven Bruno Mars
    Sweet Home Alabama Lynard Skynard
    Superstition Steve Wonder
    I shot the Sheriff Bob Marley
    Mr. Brightside The Killers
Introducing Red Tonik Band
Red Tonik are a popular Auckland Based Covers Band covering all the classic hits and sing along party anthems from the 70’s 80’s 90s and more

Very versatile with a  great polished sound (they travel with their own sound person)

Guaranteed to get the party started!

They play regularly at The Hub in Milford, Barrell Inn Howick, Kentish Hotel Waiuku, Paraoa Brewing Whangaparoa, Whangamata Club, Papatoetoe Cossie Club, Smittys Bar Whitianga, The Puhoi Tavern, Huapai Tavern, The Postamans leg, Grey Lynn RSC and many more

Comprised of 3 very accomplished professional musicians with many years’ experience

 Ian Smith             Guitar and Vocals

Mike Curtin         Bass and Vocals

Rob Barrington     Drums and Vocals

 Click here to see performing Live https://www.facebook.com/RedTonikBand/videos/331204415149120


Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/RedTonikBand/
KARMA are an experienced and professional 5-piece pop/rock covers band with a dynamic and energetic stage presence and vast repertoire of tunes to ensure your event is a success.



KARMA can offer Wedding, Corporate event, and Private Party packages to suit almost any requirement.



KARMA have quality sound and lighting equipment to cater for most events, and we are happy to organise extra gear hire for large corporate or stadium events if needed.



BAND BIOGRAPHY
Karma  have been wowing audiences with their dynamic stage performances across venues throughout Auckland and beyond.


They are an experienced group of musicians whose aim is to ensure that you have a fabulous and memorable event.


They provide a fun and friendly atmosphere on stage and cater for all types of functions, including significant birthdays, themed parties, weddings, and corporate functions.  


Their repertoire includes a wide range of songs across all genres, to satisfy all age groups.  

An example of their set list is below
Introducing Karma Covers Band
Song list:

60's/70's
April Sun in Cuba
Blame it on the Boogie - The Jackson 5
Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison
Crazy lil thing called love - Queen
Dec '63 - The Four Seasons
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac
Hit me with your best shot - Pat Benatar
I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Listen to the music - The Doobie Bros
Long training running - The Doobie Bros
Mamma Mia - Abba
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
Proud Mary - Tina turner
Stuck in the middle - Stealers Wheel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard

80's
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Could you be loved - Bob Marley
Faith - George Michael
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Funkytown - Pseudo Echo
Hurt so good - John Mellencamp
I love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
I want to break free - Queen
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Like a prayer - Madonna
Livin' on a prayer - Bon Jovi
Love Shack - The B52's
Rain - Dragon
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns n Roses

90's
All the Small things  - Blink 182
I want you to want me - Letters to Cleo
Santeria - Sublime
What's up - 4 non blondes
Why does love - The Exponents


2000's
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Cake by the ocean - DNCE
Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake
Don't start now - Dua Lipa
I gotta feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Poker face - Lady Gaga
Sex on fire - Kings of Leon
Shut up and dance - Walk the Moon
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wagon wheel - Darius Rucker
Jesse Wilde  Band:
Jesse Wilde: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica & Mandolin
Rick Poole: Guitar & Vocals
Earl Robertson: Drums & Vocals
63. Mama Mia – Abba
64. I Got You – Split Enz
65. Weather with you – Crowded House
66. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
67. Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran
68. All the small things – Blink 182
69. Enter Sandman – Metallica
70. I’m a believer – Smash Mouth
71. Are you gonna be my girl – Jet
72. Rockstar – Nickleback
73. Happy – Pharell
74. Royals – Lourde
75. Locked out of heaven – Bruno Mars
Introducing Curbside Crawl
The Curbside Crawl Band consists of four mates getting together from different existing bands
The whole idea is Fun and good music.

The song selection would be classed as pub favourites.

Leon Ruwhiu
Vocals and rhythm guitar  

Chris Picaird  Lead Guitar and Vocals

Rob Paxon Bass and vocals  
Sam Wilburn  Drums and vocals

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088393825118
Introducing Plan B
BIO

PLAN B is rock and pop covers duo like no other, consisting of lead vocalist Michelle Buchanan and Marty "Stratman" Mitchell on vocals and guitar. Marty also plays guitar in the internationally acclaimed, "The Pink Floyd Experience" and popular duo "Stratman and Robin". Michelle has been singing in bands, recording jingles and writing/recording original songs since she was 17 - so between them they bring a tonne of experience plus a tight, professional, unique and extraordinarily "cool" sound!



PLAN B play the most popular songs by Blondie, Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Shania Twain, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, Van Halen, Foreigner, The Divinyls, The Corrs, The Motels, The Cranberries, The Cars, The Eagles, Dragon, Sharon O’Neill, INXS, Split Enz, U2, Bryan Adams, The Knack, ZZ Top, Robert Palmer, Loverboy, Icehouse, The Angels (and more) – along with additional crowd favourites you won't hear anywhere else, making them fresh and unique. This, combined with exceptional powerhouse vocals and top quality equipment that creates a "full band" sound, makes Plan B a great contender for your venue, function or party!



PLAN B is available to play at Pubs and Bars, Chartered Clubs and Sports Clubs, Private Parties, Weddings (and All Celebrations), Corporate and Community Events, Festivals and Expos.



If you’re looking for an exceptional, professional duo with the sound of a full rock band who play the best sing-a-long hits of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, then “Plan B” is the band for you.
Plan B Are: Lead Vocalist Michelle Buchanan and Vocalist/Guitarist Marty "Stratman" Mitchell - who also plays guitar in the internationally acclaimed The Pink Floyd Experience and Stratman and Robin. Together they combine extraordinary powerhouse vocals and guitar playing with the latest top quality backing tracks and equipment to create a "full band" sound that makes “Plan B” a great contender for your venue, function or party.



Besides playing the typical popular hits that everybody loves, they also play additional chart topping favourites you won't hear anywhere else - making them modern, fresh and unique.


Michelle’s been in various bands, recorded several jingles and written original music for many years and Marty’s been a professional musician working in several bands since the 1980’s.



This is what “Tracy G from Tauranga” said after attending their recent Taupo Cosmopolitan Club and Jack Dusty gigs:

 

Fantastic duo! Highly recommend. Both talented and friendly artists. Will get the crowd up dancing. Good selection of songs that get the crowd singing along. A great performance which is fuelled by the energy and passion of both musicians. This is conveyed through their playing, singing, and overall stage presence. Well done you two. Looking forward to your future performances." Tracy (January 2024)
Other Plan B Benefits and Points of Difference Are:
* Their set up is compact and small so they can fit anywhere
* They’re a duo but they sound like a full band
* They have two professional singers
* They can adjust their volume to suit your venue and occasion
* Their quality backing tracks sound just like the record
* They provide experienced, professional, high quality entertainment
* They consider all quotes and will travel by negotiation

Plan B are Available to Play:
* Pubs / Bars / Chartered Clubs / Sports Clubs

* Private Parties / Weddings / All Celebrations

* Corporate Events / Community Events / Festivals / Expos



Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553260148155



Live recording at Taupo Cossie Club https://youtu.be/5Ll2zP09mSg?si=E682T1BrFD_ZhMaJ
The top waikato and Bay Of plenty Wedding band!


​The Tim Armstrong band or solo performs often in the Waikato, Hamilton,Bay of plenty ,Tauranga, Piako , Auckland, Coromandle and Taupo, Rotorua areas.............


Over 400 songs from classic rock to party favourites. (modern rock to old school)
Introducing 
Beautiful Machine
Beautiful Machine are an experienced Auckland based four-piece Rock covers band.

They play a great mix of alternative rock, pop and kiwi classics
Beautiful Machine are four passionate musicians who love nothing more than getting the dance floor rocking at pubs, clubs, events or parties.  We specialise in a mix of well known classic rock, alt rock, kiwi classics & groovy covers with a focus on avoiding the typical boring cliché songs to keep it fun and interesting for all.   Amassing many years of playing in bands around Auckland and New Zealand, the band is made up of Eddie Sides-Drums, Rick Fleming-Bass, Rob Berman-Lead guitar & Marty Kemp on Rhythm Guitar & Lead vocals. With all band members contributing backing vocals, Beautiful Machine produces a full and vibrant sound with some sweet harmonies thrown in.  

 

Here is a link to a few videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI97H-ao5Zr1zdA9xfh-3Kg

 

Here is our Facebook page that also includes many ‘crowd shot’ videos and gig updates https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087187608003&sk=videos
They play regularly at the following venues

    Florrie McGreals- Takapuna
    The Prospect of Howick- They have had a monthly spot here since August last year
    Tiny Triumphs- Devonport (multiple)
    The Patriot- Devonport
    Paraoa Bar- Whangaparoa
    The Corner Store -Mt Eden
    Gelatos Basement
    Several private parties and Corporate Function
The following is an example of what our 
set lists include:

 

    Make it Wit Chu Queens of the stone age
    Live Forever Oasis
    Arabella Artic Monkeys
    Be Yourself Audioslave
    Mollys Chambers Kings of Leon
    Video Killed The Radio Star Presidents of USA
    Where is my mind The Pixies
    7 Nation Army White Stripes
    The Boys of Summer The Ataris
    Pacifier Shihad
    Psycho Killer Talking Heads
    Dakota Stereophonics
    Gold on the ceiling The Black Keys
    On Call Kings of Leon
    Total Control The Motels
    What's My Scene Hoodoo Gurus
    Chasing Cars Snow Patrol
    Little By Little Oasis
    Joker & the Thief Wolfmother
    Hash Pipe Weezer
    I Will Follow U2
    Superstition Stevie Wonder
    Bohemian like you Dandy Warhols
    Back In The USSR The Beatles
    Basket case Greenday
    Alive Pearl Jam
    When you were young The Killers
    Waste a moment Kings of Leon
    La Grange ZZ Top
    Are you gonna be my girl Jet
    Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac
    Walking in Light The Dudes
    Be mine tonight The Dudes
    Billy Jean Michael Jackson
    I believe in a thing called love The Darkness
    Sex on fire Kings of Leon
    All the small things Blink 182
    Are you gonna go my way Lenny Kravitz
    Heart of glass Blondie / Miley
    Crazy little thing called love Queen
    Longview Greenday
    White Wedding Billy Idol
    I love rock n roll Joan Jett
    Counting the beat The Swingers
    Sanctuary The Cult
    and more
Introducing 
Ventura Highway
Ventura Highway are an exceptionally talented covers band covering Pop, Rock and easy listening classics  from the 70s and 80s


Featuring Seasoned and well know professional Musicians  bringing your favourite classics to life on stage!


From The Beatles, America and Rod Stewart to The Pretenders, Nancy Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt and much more 🎸
They will rock your next function!


Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556891228909
 

Kerry Adams   Guitar and Vocals

Matty Lawson Lead Guitar

Tony Waine  Bass and vocals

Simon Hannah Drums

Mandy Jacob Lead Vocals and guitar