Panther And The Zoo NZ Tour

Auckland band Panther and the Zoo are pleased to announce their first NZ tour at the end of July. While the band are in the midst of recording their debut album with producer Bob Frisbee, the zoo have decided to don the warmest clothing or animal suits at hand and venture across our fair land, with their new songs in tow.

Lead by Graham Panther, the Zoo began in mid 2008, in the suburb of Kingsland, nestled in the shadow of Auckland Zoo. Since then, they’ve been weaving together wry social commentary, swoony sighs and harmonies to set your heart a flutter, charming listeners through the radio and onstage. Their single 'I Know Your Name' battled with The Mint Chicks for weeks in the 95bFM top ten before conquering the prized #1 slot, while their live act is fast gaining a reputation of its own, with support slots for the Phoenix Foundation and Liam Finn.

Produced by Bob Frisbee at his West Auckland Studio, Panther and the Zoo’s debut EP ‘Think About It Not Exploding’ muses on the ins and outs of social existence, romance, anti- romance, and the joys of thinking too much. Panther's songs could have been plucked from any decade. Their warm, analogue sounds, kaleidoscopic vocals and strong, tumbling melodies appeal to both young and old. Yet the combination of Panther’s unique, dulcet voice and sharp lyrics give the music its unmistakable contemporary edge.

The touring zoo is a compact three piece unit, comprising of Graham Panther (Phony Bone), Hayden East (ex Brunettes, Cosbys), and Alistair Deverick (The Shades, Hot Grits).

PANTHER AND THE ZOO: A HANDS-ON TOUR

THURSDAY 23rd July
Goodbye Blue Monday, CHCH
Free

FRIDAY 24th July
Wunderbar, Lyttelton
with Ragamuffin Children
$5

SATURDAY 25th July
Mighty Mighty, Wellington
with Diana Rozz
and Seth Frightening, $5

FRIDAY 7th August
Wine Cellar, Auckland
with Cool Rainbows
and The Expressive Men, $10

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