Live Music

Friday 29th October Jacquie Walters recorded her first song 'Bob Dylan's Dream' when she was six years old. Singing Bob Dylan and Joan Baez songs with her parents from an early age was her introduction to singer-songwriters. In the early 1990s Jacquie teamed up with local musicians Ariana Tikao and Leigh Taiwhati to form the group 'Pounamu'. They recorded 'Koha' before Leigh left and then Jacquie and Ariana went on to record 'Uha" and "Mihi'. They made regular appearances on television and…

Friday 8th October Renowned for unforgettable performances and his connection with audiences, acclaimed singer/songwriter ‘Stretch’ is stripping back the production and presenting a series of intimate solo shows across the South Island of New Zealand this October. From dark-hearted ballads to roof-raising choruses, Stretch has a passion that sets shows alight. This sound has seen him open for some of the world’s greatest songwriters; Damien Rice, Jeff Tweedy, Angus & Julia Stone and Elton John... Stretch is an artist that…

Friday 22nd October Open Mic Night We’ve got a great line up and we are so excited for a really special night full of new talent. Come along and put your hands together for Nelson’s amazing local talent. Hosted by Liam Poole who is an Open Mic expert, this is promising to be a great evening.  This is a free event so bring your family and friends in, doors will open at 5pm and the show will start at 7pm.…

Thursday 21st October Luke Buda on tour. Throughout October and November, Luke Buda (The Phoenix Foundation) will travel the length and breadth of both Te Ika A Māui and Te Waipounamu, to celebrate the release of his new album Buda; his first solo excursion in twelve years. Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), Buda’s music finds influence in the warm strums that emanated from Laurel Canyon in the 1960s, the dreamy vocals of supreme 1970s soft rock and disco, and the…

Saturday 16th October DJ Uli Latin Dance Party Returning to The Boathouse for another epic night. Come along for a great night of Latin dancing! Door sales from 6:45pm for $15 7pm till midnight The bar will be open and the music will be pumping.

Friday 15th October Freestylin’ with Concept Hopped Gin Release Party Featuring Mann from Atlanta & Jamaican Dave’s World Famous Chicken The team at Freestyle Hops sparked controversy at Concept Brewing... with delicious results: A Motueka Hopped Gin & a reason to celebrate with friends! Freestyln’ with Concept is a Co-Lab Celebration and Release Party featuring; a 3-flight gin tasting, Concept craft beer, Jamaican Dave’s World Famous Chicken and music from Man from Atlanta. Come enjoy a night of friends sharing…

Friday 1st October (Cancelled). Somebody do something Somebody Do Something is a 6-piece band from Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Delivering a pop-funk palette with elements of soul and rock, they get crowds grooving. They have a unique musical flavour, with sax and violin interwoven with vocals and rhythm.   One year since formation, the band has played a number of festivals, toured the nation, and released their first EP earlier this year with four tracks of independently recorded, original Kiwi content.  The musical…

Saturday 25th September Jan  was born in Greymouth on the remote West Coast of the South Island of NZ. Our family had little resources or opportunity, but I grew up in an era where people would gather around the piano and sing together. From when I was very young I played piano while everybody sang along or played tea chest basses, eggbeaters, combs, violins, even an old saxophone. Jan Preston is known as Australasia’s Queen of boogie piano, her recent  cd…

Friday 17th September Hunter Gilles Vocalist Cher Hunter, Lead Stephan Guitar Gilles, Bassist Daz Hunter, and Drummer Harry Binskin, will take you on a journey through the origins and classics of Blues, joining it up to modern day music and all the livin’ influences, touchin’ on the cousins and sisters of the Blues, playin’ some soul infused rock, gospel and a bit of Jazz to spice it up!  From Etta James to Gin Wigmore, Hunter Gilles will get you on…

Friday 3rd of September “We Two.. Funk/Soul/Jazz at its smoothest!  Made up of Sax player Simon Williams and Trudi Wilson on Vocals/Keys .. this is a treat for the senses, with cleverly crafted tunes and a twist of jazzy style. Dinner from 5pm. Doors open from 7pm for the gig. This is a free event you do not want to miss out on!!!