We found 48 matching artists in this search.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Super 60s
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Bands
Artist Name:
Lowdown
Musical Styles:
Lowdown is Christchurch's dirty-lowdown-blues band that bring an authentic blues and guitar boogie sound straight from Beale Street, TN. Covers performed originally written by old school blues merchants to modern interpretations of the blues by artists such as ZZ Top.
Line Up:
Local blues legend Billy Vallance on vocals,and a very fat sounding mouth organ, Richard Price on lead guitar, John Parkinson on bass and drumming stalwart Dougie Petrie.
Jazz Swing and Classical
Artist Name:
The Danny Wilson Jazz Duo
Musical Styles:
The Danny Wilson Jazz duo, trio or quartet perform a range of styles to suit any environment. Versatility is the word; instrumental only or with vocals the set includes Jazz standards to bluesy tunes to more familiar pop/easy listening classics. All performed by musicians with a wide and varied background.
Line Up:
Local stalwart Danny Wilson leads on saxophone, flute and clarinet. Various line ups are available including guitar, bass, piano, drums in combinations to suit the event and budget.
Jazz Swing and Classical
Artist Name:
Courtenay Washington
Musical Styles:
Courtenay is undoubtedly one of the country's finest jazz vocalists. She has been performing both locally and internationally for the past ten years to much critical acclaim. Her voice has been described as a 'delectable combination of whisky and honey'. Her smooth, sultry style is unmistakable.
Line Up:
Courtenay has at her disposal backing musicians of the highest standard. From a vocal and guitar or piano duo right up to a full swing band there is the right option available to suit your event.
Bands
Artist Name:
Lucre
Musical Styles:
If your guests number from a few dozen to a few hundred, Lucre (Loo-Ka) is the band for any occasion. Weddings, parties, balls and formals Lucre set the scene with a wide range of music styles from rock to pop to funky stuff.
Line Up:
2 lead vocalists with live drums and electric guitar with high quality
backing tracks carrying the keyboards and bass.
Lucre is lead by the super-experienced Harry Beach on guitar/vocals, Myra on
lead vocals and Sam on the drums. Lucre come complete with a professional
level sound and light system.
Traditional and International
Artist Name:
Boys from Ballyrag
Musical Styles:
Celtic rock band for foot stomping fun times. Traditional Irish ballads through to contemporary Irish plus some Johnny Cash, Elvis etc thrown into the pot make Boys From Ballyrag ideal for any event. See Promo Pack download for the complete story!
Line Up:
Typically a 3 piece (2 guys, 1 gal) featuring a combination of Mandolin, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Accordion, Piano, Electric Bass and 3 part part vocals. As the 4 piece a drummer and harp player is added.
Bands
Artist Name:
The Crush
Musical Styles:
The Crush perform dance floor winners of pop/rock/disco classics from the 60s to the 90s. Their contemporary style is well suited to weddings, balls, corporate events and parties where a punchy sounding dance band is required. The Crush feature the chameleon like vocal skills of Lesley Alexander.
Line Up:
Three or 4 piece consisting of live electric guitar and bass with lead female vocals. The option of a live drummer is available for bigger rooms/events. The band come complete with a professional-level sound system and lighting.
Duos
Artist Name:
Virduoso
Musical Styles:
Hot off the press, this fabulous new duo VirDuoso (get it?) featuring Tor Sutton and Mike Arthur. Complete information to be posted here very soon.
Line Up:
Duo, two vocals,Guitars.
Bands
Artist Name:
Studio 54
Musical Styles:
Studio 54 is one of New Zealand's premiere corporate, wedding and function band. A collaboration of the creme de la creme of South Island musicians, they provide a diverse repertoire which is possible due to the presence of their talented horn section. Easy listening jazz to the best rock/pop/soul/disco covers. Studio 54 also have the option of the Andrews Sisters show for the appropriate venue/theme.
Line Up:
5 to 8 piece to suit the available budget and venue. Fully live band including horn section. Fronted by the superb vocal styling of Courtenay Washington.
Bands
Artist Name:
Get Smart
Musical Styles:
Get Smart! is The Premium Function Band you need for any assignment from Corporate Functions, Balls, Weddings and Birthdays. Get smart! is made up from a wealth of talented, experienced and professional musicians (aka agents!) with a common mission; to provide their clients with a musical experience that will leave them wanting more...
Line Up:
7 piece band Fronted by world class vocals agent "99" and her superb backing musical agents.
Duos
Artist Name:
Malarky
Musical Styles:
With influences ranging from traditional Irish music through folk and blues to melodic pop and modern rock, Malarky have an eclectic sound.
Line Up:
Pete and Steve as the Malarky duo do not use any drum machines or sequencers. Two male vocalists strong on complimentary harmonies with a combination of guitars, mandolin and bass they create a sound more akin to a band of 3 pieces or more!
Solo Musicians
Artist Name:
Sly Manhattan
Musical Styles:
Sly Manhattan recreates a time where the Rat Pack ruled the large lounge rooms (and bars!) of Las Vegas. Sly performs a blend of lounge and swing classics from Sinatra, Martin, Davis jnr, Bennett et al to pop standards by Bobby Darren, Andy Williams etc.
Line Up:
Complete with vintage mic, Sly is dressed 1950's style from the good old days! Mr. Sly Manhattan is ideal for cocktail parties, dinners and events where finger snapping tunes and a cool vibe are the order.
Shows And Tributes
Artist Name:
CET Song and Dance Troupe
Musical Styles:
Looking for international standard singers, dancers and actors to stage a floor/cabaret show to suit your event? Check these guys out. Small, medium or large there is a show to suit any event.
Line Up:
Musical Theater, Cabaret, 70s Disco, Can Can, Chicago, Bi-cultural Fusion, Broadway, Lion King, Jazz, Manhattan Transfer, ABBA, Improvisation, Andrews Sisters, 30s, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Grease, Hip Hop, Roaming Characters, Cole Porter, Moulin Rouge, Sondheim, Rocky Horror…. And more!!
Bands
Artist Name:
X-RoadZ
Musical Styles:
Specializing in powerhouse rock covers from the 1960s and 1970s, X-RoadZ perform early British and American rock n roll with uncanny realism in a kick arse fashion. A band for Rocking Baby Boomers and rock music lovers in general.
Line Up:
Fully live 5 piece; Ronnie Harris - Guitar/vocals, Mike Davison - Guitar/vocals, Bill Kearns - bass guitar/vocals, Terry Gallavin - keyboards/vocals, Jeff Stribling - Drums/percussion.
Bands
Artist Name:
The New Entrants
Musical Styles:
Contemporary rock 'n roll and pop hits that your Granny probably doesn't know but she would like anyway. Band suited to events large and small, wedings etc where the young at heart are attending.
Line Up:
Fully live 5 piece consisting of male lead vocals (and cow bell!), 2 guitars/vocals, keyboard/vocals, bass/vocals and drums (Steve cannot sing).
Bands,Duos
Artist Name:
Puree
Musical Styles:
Perfectly suited for a wide range of events. A popular wedding band Puree can cover all musical styles with ease. Featuring a flexible lineup including live percussion and saxophone and an unbeatable repertoire.
Line Up:
Options available from Duo to 5 piece including live saxophone,percussion, male and female vocals and keyboard.
Bands,Traditional and International
Artist Name:
The Black Velvet Band
Musical Styles:
Welcome to the home of foot stomping rock n reel.... Since the early 1990's The Black Velvet Band have been generating an intense energy in their performances. BVB is suited to any occasion where a kick-arse rockn reel band is required. Their trump card is the optional Hoolie Night which involves a traditional Irish Barn Dance known as a Ceilidh.
Line Up:
Fully live 5 piece. In Ceilidh mode they are a 6 piece.
Bands,Duos
Artist Name:
Acoustic Solution
Musical Styles:
Acoustic Solution, as the name suggests perform their music live, with a combination of guitar, bass and drums. This is music as it was meant to be: real songs played by real musicians with a passion for performance.
Line Up:
Duo to Quartet Options available featuring 4 vocalists guitar bass and drums.
Bands
Artist Name:
The Bubblemen
Musical Styles:
Broad range of covers and styles from rock classics to pop to country to irish. The Bubblemen are suited to events large and small where a cracking live band is required.
Line Up:
Bubblemen are a collective of musicians based around a fully live 4 to 5 piece line up consisting of guitars, bass, drums and lead vocals. Availability pending there is a keyboard and sax player option.
Bands
Artist Name:
Sneaky Feet
Musical Styles:
Sneaky Feet will play music to suit the respective gig; jazz (of all styles including swing) to blues to rock to funk to popular covers from the 1960's and upwards. Sneaky Feet make the ideal band for weddings, balls, conferences and wherever a quality function band is required.
Line Up:
Four piece featuring 4 vocalists and all live instruments; Danny Wilson on sax/flute/clarinet, Rob Carpenter on bass (electric and/or upright), Harry Harrsion on guitar (acoustic and/or electric) and Wayne Allen on drums (soft or loud!).
Bands
Artist Name:
The Crystal Set
Musical Styles:
The Crystal Set perform a wide range of well-known material from the 50's to the present. Fronted by Sarah, a dynamo of a lead singer, this dynamic 5 piece fully live band have been receiving an incredible response each time they perform.
Line Up:
Featuring the talented and energetic Sarah Newman (lead vocals / acoustic guitar) with seasoned musicians Dave Josland (lead guitar, Damien Rowlands (Guitar/Vocals), Steven Easton (Bass/Vocals) & Campbell Patterson (Drums/Vocals). The band provides their own quality sound system and interactive lighting rig.
Bands
Artist Name:
Almost Famous
Musical Styles:
Supremely versatile band specializing in well known classics from the 1960's to 1990's, easy listening to modern pop music. Especially suited to weddings, balls and corporate events. Also available as The Andrews Sisters.
Line Up:
Available as a trio or duo, 3 lead vocalists and keyboards fronted by the dynamic Maree Humphries. A massively experienced, technically proficient and professionally presented act.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Rocky Horror Show
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Solo Musicians
Artist Name:
Tor Sutton
Musical Styles:
Entertaining comes easy to some. Christchurch based entertainer Tor Sutton is one of these people! Tor will make your event a night the remember with her engaging, enthusiastic and energetic style. Blessed with a easy-on-the-ear voice, Tor also incorporates acoustic guitar into her performance.
Line Up:
Classy and versatile, Tor performs in easy listening background mode through to commercial/pop dance music covers.
Bands
Artist Name:
Mister Meana
Musical Styles:
Mister Meana is the go-to band of choice for the major balls, parties, conferences and social events on the Christchurch calendar. Originally formed from the 'The Police band', Mister Meana have carried the baton now for 20+ years and still going stronger than ever.
Line Up:
7 piece band with horn section and superbly fronted by Pania!
Duos
Artist Name:
Just The 2 Of Us
Musical Styles:
This super versatile and talented duo perform a range of music styles suited to any event with weddings their specialty. Background to pumping dance music, Marcel and Ruslia are a shining light with X-Factor.
Line Up:
Not only is Marcel an accomplished saxophonist (started age 6) and Guitarist (since age 15) he is unforgettably known for his outstanding vocal ability from country to rock through to disco and pop music. Ruslia is a dynamic vocalist with a gutsy yet pitch perfect sound. A voice you can listen to all night.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Moulin Rouge
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Solo Musicians
Artist Name:
Phil Garland
Musical Styles:
Phil Garland is one of New Zealand's true musical treasures, a respected folklorist and a musical balladeer who has recorded 17 albums. His mission for over 30 years has been to gather and preserve for posterity, the songs and stories of New Zealand.
Line Up:
Phil is available as a soloist, duo, trio or quartet. Additionally he fronts The Bush Telegraph Band who are ideal for Barn Dances and country Hoe Downs.
Bands
Artist Name:
DND Showband
Musical Styles:
Incorporating live musicians, layered vocal harmony, choreography, costumes, lighting and stage draping. Tremendous catalogue of material ranging 50s through to today.
Line Up:
Five highly visual performers plus sound engineer.
Solo Musicians
Artist Name:
Graham Wardrop
Musical Styles:
Graham has been acclaimed as New Zealand's finest finger style guitarist. His music could be described as Musical Velvet. Graham sets a classy mood in the James Taylor/John Williams mould which makes him ideal for garden parties, weddings, dinners and festivals. Christchurch is blessed to have such a world class talent and artisan on our doorstep.
Line Up:
Easy listening solo guitarist.
Jazz Swing and Classical
Artist Name:
The Tim Driver Trio
Musical Styles:
With The TDT we have 3 very fine young musicians able to play a wide range of styles (instrumental and vocal) from traditional to funky including the coolest Nirvana covers plus many well known pop tunes in a cool jazz/lounge style.
Line Up:
Tim on piano/keyboard and vocals, Matt on bass and Fahim on Drums.
Traditional and International
Artist Name:
Stu The Bag Piper
Musical Styles:
The Scottish Bag Pipes create goose-bumps like no other instrument. with 38 years experience,Stu The Piper has performed at 700 plus weddings. For all public/private functions, parties, ceremonies, graduation parades etc etc. Choice of 3 kilt options to avoid any colour clash with the bride!
Line Up:
Good range of songs available; see download promo pack button. Stu is the Best dressed, Best Attitude, On Time! Satisfaction Assured!!
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Rock Vixens
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Bands,Duos
Artist Name:
The Vague As Brothers
Musical Styles:
Presenting The Sultans of Swank, The Kings of Kitsch, Australasia's Cabaret superstars: Les and Elvis Vague As, The Vague As Brothers!Delivering a slick and energetic show of ultra stylish fun with the emphasis on pure entertainment. The Brothers play all the hits you love but are afraid to admit it.
Line Up:
Les Vague As is a classic showman with all the moves. His lighthearted delivery and pitch perfect vocal excellence is pure class and the guy can dance baby, yeah! Les Vague As is a classic showman vocalist with all the moves. Elvis Vague As maestro of the organ extraordinaire
Duos
Artist Name:
Rollacoaster
Musical Styles:
No cardboard cut-out guitars here. Rolla Coaster are the real-deal rockers.
And just like a good vintage Bourbon, these guys are getting better with
age. If you like your music cranking then Ant and Kev deliver in spades.
Ideal for events where it's needs to be an ABBA free zone.
Line Up:
Two guitar and vocal duo backed up by beefy pre-programmed rhythm tracks (bass, drums and keys) all laid out through a true rock 'n roll style sound system.
Bands
Artist Name:
The Beatgirls
Musical Styles:
The Beatgirls make their own style as the image gallery will attest! Since 1996, The Beatgirls machine lead by Andrea Sanders have been wowing audiences all over the globe from small rooms to concert halls to outdoor festivals. Many show options available Andrews Sisters to Motown to BOND girls.
Line Up:
For most events The Beatgirls perform as a vocal trio with a show tailored to your event. With stunning costumes, snappy choreography and great 3 part vocals The Beatgirls stage a top tier world-class show.
Jazz Swing and Classical
Artist Name:
Sticky Jam Dixie Jazz Band
Musical Styles:
Dixieland is an early style of Jazz that developed in New Orleans. It is the earliest recorded style of Jazz music. This history lesson on Dixie jazz outlines what Sticky Jam are about. The Dixie sound is definitely feel-good so look to Sticky Jam to make your garden party, festival, pre/post wedding ceremony etc a feel-good one.
Line Up:
Featuring some of Christchurch's choicest musicians on Soprano Sax, Trombone, Baritone Sax and Banjo with two lead vocalists.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Abba Show
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets. Abba is just one of the sets available. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Duos
Artist Name:
Big Daddy
Musical Styles:
Featuring two industry stalwarts, Pat Kearns and Peter Williams have behind them an encyclopedic amount of material to choose from. Both are recording artists in their own right with a plethora of performance credits too many to list here. Big Daddy is suited to events/functions requiring classic hits from the 50's to 80's.
Line Up:
Two lead vocals and two lead guitars (backed with pre-recorded rhythm tracks). Big Daddy can perform acoustic/background and/or in dance music mode to suit the setting/event.
Bands
Artist Name:
Level Three
Musical Styles:
From a Dixie Chicks 'mini-set' with a stripped-back band to the full 17 members, Level 3 take you on a journey as they stage a cabaret/concert type show.
Line Up:
To little space here to outline the full band!! Please see down loadable promo pack for a detailed rundown.
DJs and Related
Artist Name:
DJ Dwight
Musical Styles:
A local DJ legend! Dwight has been on the Christchurch scene since the mid 1980's where he was resident at venues such as The Palladium, The Chancery and First Edition Lounge. Since the late 1990's Dwight has been on the wedding and corporate event circuit where his DJ skills, personality and total professionalism keep him in high demand.
Line Up:
Dwight comes complete with a high quality sound and light rig. He has a library of literally thousands of songs.
Traditional and International
Artist Name:
Remedy
Musical Styles:
Remedy is the go-to band for rockn' nu-country music, ideal for boot scooting partiers. Given the guys vast experience, their play-list can also include rock and pop covers which enable Remedy to do any function where middle of the road tunes are required. For country themed events, a line dance tutor can be hired in.
Line Up:
Live 4 to 5 piece band of 2 guitars, Bass and drums with 3 part vocals. With the option of adding a Steel Guitarist.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Disco Inferno
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Grease 50s Show
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Jazz Swing and Classical
Artist Name:
Intercity Strings
Musical Styles:
Intercity Strings is a collective of some of the finest professional string players available in Christchurch.Intercity Strings are always to suit the event in black and whites so where formality and style are required, Intercity are the ideal option.
Line Up:
String Ensemble.
Traditional and International
Artist Name:
Turkey Buzzard
Musical Styles:
Since 1984 Turkey Buzzard have been performing their genuine Bluegrass ho-down barn dance act. Featuring Jacinta Braxton as the dance caller, Turkey Buzzard make the ideal band to have when even the most club-footed can join in on the dance action! Also featuring a Golden Guitar winner on fiddle which makes for the best version you will ever hear of "The Devil Went Down To Georgia".
Line Up:
5 piece band featuring banjo, fiddle, guitars, bass and drums with 4 vocals.
Shows and Tributes
Artist Name:
DnD Fleetwood Mac
Musical Styles:
Masters of tribute and theme sets, current tribute theme catalogue consists of ABBA, Grease 50s, Super 60s, Fleetwood Mac, Disco Inferno, Rock Vixens, Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge. Sets can be mixed and matched and featured alongside mixed material live band sets. Eager to work on new themes to suit a particular event.
Line Up:
Six performers plus sound engineer. Live instruments are minimally supplemented with high quality midi backing tracks for tribute theme sets.
Duos
Artist Name:
The Funky Hot Mamas
Musical Styles:
The bold and brassy world that is The Funky Hot Mamas, this dynamic duo peform feelgood pop hits from the 1960's upwards in their inimitable cabaret style.
Line Up:
Lou Days and Leigh Wilson make up this vocal duo of larger than life proportions. Pre-recorded full-band-sound backing music and choreographed dance moves ensure these ladies fill any stage.