Gigs

With Whirimako Black

4th Nov 2010 - until 3 of Dec NZ National tour

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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

2nd Jul 2010 - 03/ Queenstown Winter festival
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

30th Apr 2010 Tauranga Art Gallery
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

25th Apr 2010 Le Caf, picton
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

24th Apr 2010 The Mussel Inn takaka
8:30pm
Part of the 2010 national tour

Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

18th Apr 2010 River House Wanaka
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

17th Apr 2010 Hokitika
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

15th Apr 2010 Karamea
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

14th Apr 2010 Reefton
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

13th Apr 2010 Al's bar Christchurch
7:30pm tba

175 east ensemble

11th Apr 2010 The Herald Theatre

The Jews Brothers

10th Apr 2010 The Kings Arms/ Gypsy fever night

Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

8th Apr 2010 Kerikeri Arts Inc
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

7th Apr 2010 Whangaroa CAC
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the Jews Brothers

4th Apr 2010 Tauranga jazz festival baycourt theatre
7:30pm
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

3rd Apr 2010 The Tauranga jazz festival

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The Jews Brothers

13th Mar 2010 Coromandel township coromandel nz

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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

8th Mar 2010 TVNZ Goodmorning
from 9am

Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

7th Mar 2010 The Wellington BlueGrass club
7:30pm tba
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin/Hot Club Sandwich

6th Mar 2010 Lembas cafe Raumati south, kapiti coast
2:30pm

richard Adams, Nigel Gavin & Hot club sandwich

5th Mar 2010 Old St.Pauls wellington
7:30pm tba
Hot club sandwich's regular spot
with Rich and Nig as special guests.
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

4th Mar 2010 Concert radio "Up Beat" with Eva Radich
from 12 noon

Richard Adams Nigel Gavin & Hot Club Sandwich

4th Mar 2010 The Globe theatre Palmerston North
7:30pm

With Whirimako Black

6th Feb 2010 Waitangi Day celebrations, waitangi
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with Wayne Gillespie and Brendan Power

4th Jan 2010 the Devonport Bunker
7:30pm tba

with Whirimako Black

31st Dec 2009 Music mountain Matakana
4pm $95 from amplifier.co.nz and Real Groovy. Price includes compilation Album.
New Years festival teaturing:
Salmonella Dub, Ladi 6, Whirimako Black, Cornerstone Roots, Soul System, DLT, Budspells, Paddy Free (Pitch Black), Ill-Figz, Stinky Jim.
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Vitamin S

7th Dec 2009 The Wine Cellar K rd Auckland
8:30pm Gold Coin Koha
The Vitamin-S pool night was devised as a place where those interested in improvised music and performance could meet, perform, listen to and discuss, and generally interact with all aspects of this complex and largely misunderstood art form. As improvisation is the most widely practised of genres, it may be necessary to define two main forms:

1. Idiomatic improvisation: much the most widely used and concerned with the expression of an idiom - jazz or flamenco for example, and taking its identity and motivation from that idiom.

2. Non-idiomatic improvisation: here other concerns are fundamental. It is usually found in so-called 'free' improvisation.

It is the second of these two forms that Vitamin-S is concerned to promote.

There are four main tentacles by which Vitamin-S explores non-idiomatic improvisation:
1. Random trios.
These trios, usually two per night, are drawn in advance from the Vitamin-S pool. Anyone can join (Go to: 'Join the Pool'). Each trio performs for up to 45 minutes and there are few rules or constraints regarding the direction their improvisation might take, but it's worth noting that this is not a jam night or open mic night. Each improvised piece is a special and unique moment in time that will never be repeated and can only be experienced fully live at a Vitamin-S event.

2. Vitamin-Specials. Each month, pool members are approached to perform either as a soloist or to put together and present a group of their own choosing. They are given sufficient time to 'rehearse' or to work on specific pieces (planned, notated scores or graphic pieces, for example).

3. Organised ensembles, also exploring a defined theme, methodology, direction or approach to a given piece. These ensembles, such as 10 Acre Bloc, are comprised largely, although not exclusively, of pool members and tend to have more of a life outside Vitamin-S . The pieces are usually more structured, although not necessarily in a conventional or obvious sense.


4. Monthly workshops. The second Tuesday of every month). These workshops are run by invited guests and members and are an introduction to the language and methodology of improvisation. This year, we have approached members of the pool asking them to present workshops on a particular theme - extended techniques, 'home-made' instruments (James McCarthy) and dance (Kristian Larsen) for example. In addition, whenever we have performers from other NZ centres or from overseas, we ask them to facilitate workshops for Vitamin-S members. These are always well attended, interesting and nothing if not thought provoking. So far workshops have been run by Anthony Donaldson and Jeff Henderson (Wellington), Susie Ibarra (New York), Eric Boeren (Holland), Manon-Liu Winter, Heinz-Peter Lindshalm/Petra Stump (Vienna), DJ Olive (NY), amongst others. It's an opportunity to work with performers from all styles and experiences and to try out ideas - your own, or those brought in by others. The evening usually starts with an unstructured improvisation, following which ideas and pieces are explored. Bring an open mind, an ability to listen and a gold coin.



You can experience Vitamin S every Monday at the Wine Cellar, St Kevin's Arcade.

And here's a quote to send you on your way:

"Our music is about the inadequacy of traditional imagery and symbols to convey meaning in today's world. By abandoning representationalism we are free to express ourselves with pure form. Specific interpretation gives way to a more visceral response."
from: Calvin and Hobbes

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with Whirimako Black

5th Dec 2009 Manukanuka Marae
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Concert Recital

4th Dec 2009 Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Trinity, 106 Western Springs Road
8:00pm $20.00
The concert will feature:
* members of the Auckland Philharmonic orchestra (cello, violin)
*International soprano Clare Martin
*International guitarist Nigel Gavin
* Original compositions by David and Christina Daniela
and very special guests Father Nicholas and Mary Greanias
This will be a special "once in a lifetime" concert set in the beauty and mystique of candles and icons.
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the jews Brothers

3rd Dec 2009 grand central bar ponsonby rd. akl
9pm free

with Carolyn Moon

25th Nov 2009 CJC, 121 Cafe Ponsonby rd AKL
7:30pm tba
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with Tim William

18th Nov 2009 CJC, 121 ponsonby rd.
7:30pm
electric contemporary set.
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with Whirimako Black

14th Nov 2009 Hastings Opera house
8:00pm
waiata maori music awards
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with the Nairobi Trio

6th Nov 2009 Mt. Eden methodist Hall
8:00pm $25
Special one day festival featuring the Nairobi Trio, Nigel Gavin, Neil Findley, Martha Louis and One More Dollar.
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the jews Brothers

5th Nov 2009 the Grand Central Bar Ponsonby rd. AKL
tba free

with Linn Lorkin

30th Oct 2009 121 Cafe ponsonby rd akl
7:30pm
Linn's album re-release, In the Land of Music.
Also playing: Anna Rugis, Kelvin Hair, Nigel Gavin,Peter Scott
and Hershal

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Nigel Gavin solo/Workshop

23rd Oct 2009 Queenstown Jazz festival the Crown Plaza, 360 bar
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

22nd Oct 2009 The Queenstown Jazz festival, the Winehouse
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with Bravura

19th Oct 2009 the Nelson arts festival
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

15th Oct 2009 121 cafe, 121 Ponsonby rd. auckland
7:30pm $15
celebrating the re-release of "Recent Works"

with Bravura

11th Oct 2009 The Ray Freedman hall, epsom girls grammar auckland
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Nigel Gavin solo/Workshop

27th Aug 2009 Serra High School San Mateo, Ca.
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nigel Gavin improv workshop/healdsburg guitar festival

16th Aug 2009 Wells Fargo center for the performing arts Santa Rosa, California
10:30am
In this workshop we will be exploring techniques and skills used for improvisation, using games and exercises in both group and solo settings. Some of the best fun one can have in music is improvising. As a skill that brings ones attention to the present moment, improvisation is a world where childlike simplicity can play alongside full blown virtuosity. From blues changes to abstract sounds, Learning to listen to your inner muse is a must. Improvisational skills can also help one with composing; tapping that same creative vein for later constructions. Above all, improvising is fun! All those who don’t think they can do it are encouraged to come along and give it a try. If you can walk and talk you can improvise.
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Nigel Gavin solo

16th Aug 2009 - 15th and 16th the healdsburg 2009 guitar festival california
3:00pm general admission fee
at the Wells Fargo center for the performing arts
santa rosa
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin/Hot Club Sandwich

3rd Jul 2009 Old St. Pauls, Wellington
7:30pm

3 Gits!

28th Jun 2009 the Devonport bunker auckland
7:30pm tba
features Mark Mazengarb, Colin Spear and Nigel Gavin solo and collectively.
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin/Launch party

27th Jun 2009 121 Cafe Ponsonby rd. Auckland
7:30pm tba
Launch party for the "recent works" CD

Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

19th Jun 2009 Tauranga art gallery
7:30pm tba
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

18th Jun 2009 Lembas Cafe, Raumati south wellington
7:30pm tba
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

14th Jun 2009 the Wellington Bluegrass Club Petone
7:30pm tba
"Incredibly, wonderfully intelligent!"
National Radio
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with Bravura

13th Jun 2009 auckland town hall
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

3rd Jun 2009 Rouge Cafe Grand opening Cambridge
7:30pm
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Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

24th May 2009 The Devonport Bunker Mt. Victoria, AKL
7:30

Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

3rd May 2009 the Occidental, vulcan lane auckland
9:30pm free

richard Adams and Nigel Gavin

3rd May 2009 auckland art fair marine events centre, viaduct harbour
tba
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with Neon Quaver

25th Apr 2009 the Kingslander, kingsland, auckland
8:30pm free

with Whirimako Black

24th Apr 2009 cambridge arts festival 2
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with Whirimako Black

23rd Apr 2009 cambrigde arts festival
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with the jews brothers

18th Apr 2009 the Qirk Marrickville, Sydney
7:30

with the jews brothers

17th Apr 2009 the Carrington Katoomba, NSW Australia
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with the jews Brothers

10th Apr 2009 - tbc Australian national folk festival canberra
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121 guitars

25th Mar 2009 cafe 121
7:30 koha
the best of 121 guitars featuring Mark Mazengarb, Colin Spear and Nigel. Lots of friends too!

bravura, AK 09

19th Mar 2009 Auckland AK 09 festival of the arts
6pm
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with Richard Adams

1st Mar 2009 the Occidental, vulcan lane Auckland
8:30pm

with the Blue bottom Stompers

14th Feb 2009 northcote shopping centre
10:30 - 12 free

Neon Quaver Reunion

12th Feb 2009 the Kingslander Kingsland, auckland
8:00pm
Long over due reunion with:
Richard Adams/ Violin:
Richard Ghent/Flute,flugelhorn,vocals
David Lines/keys
Nigel Gavin/guitar
Kevin Strange/percussion
Alex Griffitrhs/bass

Nigel Gavin and Richard Adams

1st Feb 2009 wintergarden, auckland domain NZ
430pm free
Rich and Nigel celebrating the release of their new CD!

with Eugene Chadbourne

29th Jan 2009 the wine celler K, rd. auckland NZ
8:00pm tba
http://www.vitamin-s.co.nz/news.php?news_id=57
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Mahinarangi Tocker Tribute concert

25th Jan 2009 the winter gardens, auckland domain NZ
430pm
featuring some of the musical friends of Mahina playing tribute to one great NZ talent!

with Chris Priestly

11th Jan 2009 the Devonport Bunker Auckland NZ
730pm

with the jews brothers

4th Jan 2009 Salut, whangarei, NZ
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121 Guitars

17th Dec 2008 Cafe 121 ponsonby rd. Auckland NZ
8:00pm koha
featuring guitarists from the thursday night gathering
in a special night of 6 and 7 string delights!

10 Acre Block

15th Dec 2008 the Wine Cellar St. Kevin's arcade Auckland NZ
8:00pm

with Whirimako Black

6th Dec 2008 Russell Just Imagine
7:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

21st Oct 2008 Auckland, One 2 One Cafe, ponsonby
730pm
End of tour party!!
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jews Brothers National tour

20th Oct 2008 The Hall at Whangaroa Harbour
730pm

jews Brothers National tour

19th Oct 2008 Taipa Bay Resort, Kaitaia
730pm
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jews Brothers National tour

18th Oct 2008 Hokianga Rawene Hall
8:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

17th Oct 2008 Just Imagine cafe, Russell
7:00pm

jews Brothers National tour

16th Oct 2008 Onewhero Society of Peforming Arts Theatre
8:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

14th Oct 2008 Little Theatre, Matamata
8:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

11th Oct 2008 Le Cafe, Picton

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jews Brothers National tour

10th Oct 2008 The Playhouse Cafe, Mapua/Nelson
8:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

9th Oct 2008 the Mussel Inn, Takaka
8:30pm

jews Brothers National tour

8th Oct 2008 Saracens Bush Lounge, Karamea
8:00pm

jews Brothers National tour

7th Oct 2008 Wilsons Hotel, Reefton
8:00pm

jews Brothers National tour

6th Oct 2008 Hokitika Regent
730pm

jews Brothers National tour

5th Oct 2008 Wanaka, River House, Albert Town
2-4pm
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jews Brothers National tour

4th Oct 2008 Cromwell, Lake Dunstan Boat Club
8:00pm
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jews Brothers National tour

3rd Oct 2008 Orchard Garden Cafe, Alexandra
730pm
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jews Brothers National tour

2nd Oct 2008 Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore

jews Brothers National tour

1st Oct 2008 the penguin club, Oamaru

jews Brothers National tour

30th Sep 2008 cafe on queen,Waimate
730pm

Jews Brothers National tour

28th Sep 2008 Dunedin folk club

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the jews Brothers

14th Sep 2008 ascension winery oyster festival Matakana

the jews Brothers

13th Sep 2008 - 14/sept ascension winery oyster festival matakana

Bravura

7th Sep 2008 Ray Friedman Theatre auckland
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This performance is a special benefit concert for the Temple Beth Shalom.

Festival of Jewish Music and Jewish Food

31st Aug 2008 Odysseus Brotherhood Hall, 145 Hobart Street, Miramar/wellington
5pm
The Jews Bros, Klezmer Rebs and Cafe Klezmer
Performing
plus great food by Maria Pia and Richard Klein!
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the Jews Brothers

31st Aug 2008 The Wellington Bluegrass club Petone

The Jews Brothers

29th Aug 2008 Mighty mighty wellington

Nigel Gavin solo

28th Aug 2008 Lembas Cafe Raumati south, wellington
730pm
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Nigel Gavin solo

27th Aug 2008 The Ohakune Fall Out Festival Cypress tree Ohakune
6pm
with Danni Bear solo and in tandem

Nigel Gavin solo

9th Aug 2008 Titirangi folk club waitakere, auckland
730pm
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the jews Brothers, and THE BENKA BORADOVSKY BORDELLO BAND

2nd Aug 2008 the Kings Arms auckland

also club Manouche

Nigel and French Toast

19th Jul 2008 De Post belgian bar Mt. Eden auckland
9pm
Small mobile version of the jews bros
featuring Lyn Lorkin and Hershal

bravura

22nd Jun 2008 Christchurch arts festival

bravura

21st Jun 2008 - 22 christchurch arts festival

The 3 Penny Opera

29th May 2008 - through june 21 maidment theatre, auckland uni
mon/tues 7 wed/sat8
MORALITY HAS NO HOME
Running through June,
directed by Micheal Hurst
with Jennifer Ward-Lealand and a cast of...dozens!
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supporting K D Lang

6th May 2008 asb theatre, aotea centre auckland

supporting K D Lang

5th May 2008 Micheal Fowler centre wellington

nigel Gavin solo

20th Apr 2008 ponsonby belgian beer bar, the old post office auckland
1 to 4pm free

World Gypsy Party with the Jews brothers

12th Apr 2008 Parnell jubilee hall auckland
7:00pm $35
benefit for Ashram Yoga centre

The Zesty Boys/ Nigel Gavin

9th Apr 2008 One 2 One Café (121 Ponsonby Rd.)
730pm $10
with their own brand of Klezmer

Jonathan Besser (piano)
Chris Prosser (violin)

april fools concert

1st Apr 2008 121 cafe ponsonby rd.
8:30pm koha
featuring the staff of 121 and pals.

nigel Gavin solo

30th Mar 2008 ponsonby depost
1 to 4pm free

nigel Gavin solo

30th Mar 2008 titirangi arts festival/lopdel house
7:30pm
also performing Russell Walder

the jews Brothers, and THE BENKA BORADOVSKY BORDELLO BAND

29th Mar 2008 the Whammy bar, K'rd. auckland city
9:30am

nigel Gavin solo

16th Mar 2008 ponsonby depost
1 to 4pm free

with Pacific Curlz

9th Mar 2008 Christchurch Folk Club

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with Pacific Curlz

9th Mar 2008 Ashburton Art Gallery (matinee)

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with Pacific Curlz

8th Mar 2008 Penguin Club, Oamaru

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with Pacific Curlz

5th Mar 2008 Grey District CAC

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with Pacific Curlz

3rd Mar 2008 Westport tba

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with Pacific Curlz

1st Mar 2008 Mussel Inn, Takaka

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with Pacific Curlz

29th Feb 2008 The Playhouse Cafe, Nelson (2nd night)

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with Pacific Curlz

28th Feb 2008 The Playhouse Cafe, Nelson

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with Pacific Curlz

27th Feb 2008 Picton Le Cafe

with Pacific Curlz

24th Feb 2008 Lemba’s Café- Raumati Sth-Wellington

with Pacific Curlz

23rd Feb 2008 He Rau Wahine Awhina Inc, Masterton

with Pacific Curlz

21st Feb 2008 Awakeri Event Centre ,Whakatane

Solo concert

17th Feb 2008 Hamilton gardens summer festival Lakeside stage
2:30pm

with the Jews brothers

16th Feb 2008 Devonport wne and food festival
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Bravura

10th Feb 2008 auckland domain wintergardens
430pm free
first chance to see 5 piece bravura perform their new work Ecstacy this year.
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Frank E Evans Dogs Bollix

3rd Feb 2008 dogs bollix, newton, auckland
6pm
Hi to our Frankie Fans.
This is just a little reminder about our Frank E Evans Entertainment Band Reunion Concert at the Dogs Bollix Irish Bar (2 Newton Rd) on February 3rd.
The Concert starts at 4pm with our latest line up which now includes the lovely Linda on Violin and her lovely hubby, Greg, on accordian. We are delighted with the new sound and hope you will be to.
At 5pm the original band will do a set. Arif on Piano and John on Banjo. John will be flown over from Australia at great expense for our party. And Brian on big bass drum will lead the conga as he did in the good old days. And of course Roger, Mike and Peter are all original members also.
At 6pm we will start the ball rolling with a line up of all of the great musicians and singers that have worked with the band since its creation in 1968. Jamie, Hanna, Sheri, Gyles, Diane, Alan, Evan, Farrell, Nigel and Tawera will all be attending.
And from 8pm on we are inviting anyone on stage for a Frank E Evans Jam Session.
Note that these times iffer from our original mailout.
At some time in the evening we have a visit from Tim Shadbolt, Mayor of Invercargill. You can watch him dancing in our video of the Jumping Sundays at Albert Park that we will show.
We are recording this evening for a live Cd and will also video it.
So, if you can only get to see the band once a year, this is definitely the night. 4pm to late. Bring your kids and your folks.
See you there.
If you send this email on to 10 of your friends then you will never be lonely again.
Frank XXX

P.S.
Now you can now watch Frank E. Evans Videos on www.Youtube.com
Pass it on!!!!!!

nigel Gavin solo

3rd Feb 2008 the old ponsonby post office/belgian beer bar
1 to 4pm free

with Whirimako Black

27th Jan 2008 kaikohe college
5pm

With Whirimako Black

27th Jan 2008 People in parks tba
afternoon

Nga Puhi festival (with Whirimako Black)

26th Jan 2008 kaikohe college
5pm free

nigel Gavin solo

20th Jan 2008 the old ponsonby post office belgian beer bar auckland
1 to 4pm free

nigel Gavin solo

6th Jan 2008 - jan 20 the old ponsonby post office belgian beer bar auckland
1 to 4pm free

nigel Gavin solo

30th Dec 2007 old ponsonby post office belgian beer bar
1 to 4pm free

nigel Gavin solo

2nd Dec 2007 old ponsonby post office/ belgian beer bar
1 to 4pm free

with Wayne Gillespie

1st Dec 2007 cafe121, ponsonsby rd.
7:30pm

with the Jews brothers

30th Nov 2007 Clarance St Theatre, hamilton
tbc
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Bravura Ecstacy CD launch

28th Nov 2007 cafe 121 ponsonby rd
8:00pm free
The group will play items from the new cd as well as some old chestnuts!

vitamin S pool night

19th Nov 2007 the wine cellar
8:30pm
http://www.vitamin-s.co.nz/current_draw.php

nigel Gavin solo

18th Nov 2007 the old ponsonby post office belgian beer bar
1 to 4pm free

bravura tour of NZ

11th Nov 2007 Kaitaia

The Tauranga Arts Festival

27th Oct 2007 Baycourt theatre
tba tba
Dylan night featuring Kokomo

with the Nairobi Trio

22nd Oct 2007 the Tauranga arts festival
3pm

with Mahinarangi Tocker

11th Oct 2007 Galatos theatre
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fund raiser. Many special guests.

California workshop with Nigel Gavin

18th Aug 2007 guitar festival Healdsburg, california
10:30 - 12
The wokshop is entitled "getting familiar with moving basslines".
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Nigel at the healdsburg guitar festival

17th Aug 2007 healdsburg, california
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the biggest guitar fest on the west coast