Legendary Dunedin psych-pop band The Puddle was formed in 1983/84 by leader/ singer/ writer/ guitarist George D Henderson. The Puddle 1986 – 93 Flying Nun Records catalogue of an 12 EP, two albums and a single are long out of print, but a Lazarus-like comeback over the past 5 years has seen the release of 3 new albums to international acclaim. The latest album Playboys in the Bush is out now CD and vinyl LP.
The Puddles catholic mix of pop, blues, psychedelia, jazz, minimalism, rocknroll and god-knows-what-else appeals to humans of all ages who are not too proud to dance and the lyrics of love, sex, philosophy, history, mythology, bewilderment and space travel are clearly audible at all times. Their live performances are legendary, walking the fine line between epiphany and cacophony with unexpected musical and lyrical rabbits pulled from invisible hats.
Local legends Dragstrip are also playing.
