Live Music

The Gypsy pickers play LIVE at The Boathouse Friday May 6th 7.30pm-late Tickets - $15 pre sales or click this link to buy now $20 on the door   The GYPSY PICKERS are a multi-instrument duo known for their engaging live performances that have kept them busy on the NZ and international touring scene for many years. The duo are both accomplished singer-songwriters, talented musicians and lively entertainers. The Gypsy Pickers have a captivating show with music to move you…

MONTY BEVINS  Friday May 20th 8pm till late Tickets: $15 via under the radar or click here to buy tickets now  Having released his debut album last October with a nationwide tour of NZ, Monty hits the road again with the 10 songs that make up 'Time To Bide'. Join Monty at The Boathouse in Nelson for an intimate evening of songs and the stories / experiences that shaped them on Friday May 20. Music will start at 8, dinner…

CRASH BANDIHOOT Friday 13th May 7.30PM til late Tickets: Tickets $20 Advance/$25 On The Door or click here to buy tickets now  Wellington favourites Crash Bandihoot bring their high energy set of raucous New Orleans style second line brass band music back to the South Island of Aotearoa for second time, with the stunning Boathouse as the first stop on the tour. Expect soaring horns and driving rhythms for this colourful and sometimes interactive performance that paraded through Newtown Festival and sold…

JUKE JOINT Friday 29th April 8PM - LATE Tickets- $20 via bandaids or click here to buy tickets now  Fast becoming popular for their take on classic British R&B, Blues with a dash of Americana! Their set list includes classic East Coast blues from The Blues Band, Paul Butterfield, The Nighthawks to name just a few. British R&B from bands like Dr Feelgood. They like to surprise with their own take on songs that you haven't heard for years! Fast getting…

Fri 22nd Apr 2022, 8:00pm–10:00pm Tickets General Admission: $22.50 ea ($20.00 + $2.50 fees) or click here to buy now  The New Zealand folk trio “Turkey The Bird” are on a nationwide album release tour, celebrating the release of their sophomore album “When Turkeys Fly”. After a very successful, chart-topping debut album release tour in 2021, they are back with an array of new quirky songs packed into an energetic, lively and humorous live show - and are playing in a town near…

CANCELLED *     CANCELLED*     CANCELLED* Albi and the wolves Friday 27th May Tickets $25 via Eventbrite or click this link to buy now Albi & The Wolves set fire to stages and fill hearts with hope with their energetic and relatable alternative indie folk songs. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, Pascal Roggen and Micheal Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection. The trio has a huge sound that is simply…

Jackie Bristow Friday April 1st 8PM- late Tickets $30 via under the radar or click this link to buy tickets    COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION JACKIE BRISTOW DELVES INSIDE AMERICANA’S COUNTRY SOUL ON NEW ALBUM OUTSIDER & TOUR. * OUTSIDER ALUBM RELEASE TOUR * DATES FOR APRIL & MAY 2022 * “Each is a stand-alone jewel and the entire album is an adventure into the heart of a legendary talent. Could be an album of the year.” – IndiePulse Music Magazine…

STEVE MITCHEL LIVE ON THE DECK Friday March 18th Performing 6 - 9.30  on the deck (Weather permitting) **FREE EVENT *** Come along for a fabulous night of music with local musician Steve Mitchell. Steve has played many solo gigs around the area, including The Nelson Arts Festival, Cider Fest and The Nelson Jazz Festival. Playing original acoustic ‘singer-songwriter’ material with some Country Blues, Ragtime Blues and Americana added to the mix. Steve is very well regarded for his slide…

'US TWO' LIVE AT THE BOATHOUSE Friday 11th March 8pm- late *Free entry* Trudi Wilson (Vocals and Keys) and Luke Wilkes (guitar) are live at The Boathouse, Friday March 11. This dynamic pairing recreate all your faves, with a twist, adding soulful colour and musical goodness to your Friday night!

FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 6.30- LATE FREE ENTRY Local songwriter, guitarist and singer.  Steve has played many solo gigs around the area, including The Nelson Arts Festival, Cider Fest and The Nelson Jazz Festival. Playing original acoustic 'singer-songwriter' material with some Country Blues, Ragtime Blues and  Americana added to the mix. Steve is very well regarded for his slide guitar playing which attracts a lot of attention. Those of you who have been longtime supporters of The Boathouse will remember Steve…