Live Music

Friday 21st February Time- 7.30pm- late Tickets- $10.76 via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coast-ocean-alice-hills-nz-tour-2020-tickets-88989480933?fbclid=IwAR3CmpoaALj-CBXcCJBMX35WJFWhLBCN8F00dIdT9j8ECw2zRWeUBVbxUjI or $15 on the door Coast & Ocean + Alice Hills invite you to join them on Friday the 21st of February at the Boathouse Nelson as part of their Asia, NZ & Australia tour in early 2020. Alice Hills and Coast & Ocean are completely breathtaking singer/songwriters with polar opposite styles of genres which complement each other perfectly. They recently released their first joined single ‚White Roses’. Which is…

Friday 14th Feb Time- 7pm- 10pm Tickets- $20 plus BF via https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/jackie-bristow-blue-moon-rising-tour-new-zealand-2020/nelson   JACKIE BRISTOW EMBARKS ON A HOMECOMING NEW ZEALAND TOUR IN EARLY 2020, RECORDING A SOUL-FLAVORED COLLECTION OF NEW SONGS The New Zealand singer-songwriter, who moved to Nashville in 2017, returns home for a 16-date summer tour NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow, who has made her home in the music mecca of Nashville since 2017, is set to begin her Blue Moon Rising tour in her native…

Friday 17th Jan Tickets- Free event Time- 7.30 PM - Late The very talented Dayna Sanerivi will return to The Boathouse to perform her usual blend of toe-tapping tunes and personalized covers.    

Thursday 30th and Friday 31st January Nelson Buskers Festival. Time- Thursday from 8 PM till late           Friday from 8.30 PM till late Tickets $30 via https://www.ticketrocket.co.nz/event/details/204617/buskers-at-the-boathouse   Join us for a cabaret night when the Buskers let down their hair for some serious hilarity. The inside show when anything might happen

Friday 24th January Mako Road Time- 7.30PM- late Tickets $39 +BF https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/show/5994?fbclid=IwAR3oBHN6uMLUKYIwvQVgVIfCTatvxpFuA0KPbQzzawnWwrD04KczcRutg5s Formed while at the University of Canterbury, Mako Road is a indie pop-rock outfit from Christchurch, New Zealand. Beginning as a covers band playing at University events and parties, the 4 boys eventually developed their own sound influenced by a range of genres, leading them to release 3 singles in 2017, and their debut EP ‘The Green Superintendent’ in early 2018. They like genie pants, denim, turtle necks…

Thursday 16th January  Christof van der Ven and Jed Parsons Time- 7.30 pm till late Tickets- $30 via https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/69260/Christof-Van-Der-Ven-and-Jed-Parsons.utr?fbclid=IwAR2neW5DdOkFSdpFHu2SvGgPPR6jDlstaaP6qiez9aJzekVAuz4mN-b6kz8 Christof van der Ven (UK) and Jed Parsons (NZ) join forces from opposite sides of the globe to bring the ‘Together At Last’ tour to every corner of New Zealand. Somehow finding time between his busy touring schedule as a member of leading UK band Bear’s Den, and his own solo shows playing alongside the likes of Bon Iver and The…

Thursday 9th January  Newtown Rocksteady Time- 8PM- LATE Tickets- $20 Newtown Rocksteady is a dance band that simply makes you move. Cool covers, righteous melodies, and hot original songs, rocksteady is more than a band, its a moment in life. They can also be described as a Jamaican Rocksteady / Soul / Funk / Dub Big Band and feature past and present members of Trinity Roots, Fly my Pretties, The Nudge, Ras Judah and Culture Embassy, Hikoikoi, IRoots, Safari, Sam…

Friday 3rd January Andrew London trio Andrew London’s quirky and whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence. Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible 1940s-era ‘Hot Club Swing’ package, with occasional sallies into folk, blues and jazz; and the trio’s spontaneous banter transforms the show into more of an interactive cabaret experience for both performers and audience. Café open all day for drinks and dining on the deck. Bookings essential. Time- 8 pm till late (The Boathouse will…

Friday 6th December. Boogie Train and Friends featuring Foxtrots Time: 7.30 PM – Late Tickets: $20 Door sales The Boogie Train has been thundering around New Zealand for the past 10 years, and has established itself as a live favourite with blues fans up and down the country, with its high energy approach to tunes both classic and contemporary. Supported by up and coming singer, songwriter Foxtrots.

Friday 27th  LaSaSa 2 at The Boathouse Time- 8pm – late Tickets- $20 via https://losgalanes.co.nz/event/2897206/511778358/lasasa-2 Or $25 on the night LaSaSa 2 at the Boathouse. Let’s welcome summer in Latin style The two best Nelson Latin big bands, SAMBAXÉ & LOS GALANES will get everyone on the dance floor plus DJ J-Wallace playing your favourite Latin playlist. It’s a night of Samba, Axé, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Reggaton, Forró and more Latin Rhythms putting together for you. Two live…