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Haiti Fundraiser-Paddy Burgin, Newtown Rocksteady, Balkan Brass Explosion with Lucien Johnson
Thu Oct 13th, 2011
Doors open: 8:00 pm
Entry: R18
Cover charge: $10
Fundraiser for Haiti Hospital Appeal !
$10 on the Door, or contact George on gewlamb gmail.com
George is going to Haiti to help out with the Haiti Hospital Appeal near Cap Haitien. This is the first of 2 fund raising events in Wellington, Come and see Wellington musicians:
PADDY BURGIN & the WOODEN BOX BAND, play instruments made by Paddy here in Wellington
Also Featuring NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY Newtown Rocksteady is a da...nce band that simply makes you move. Cool covers, righteous melodies, and hot original songs, Rocksteady is more than a band, its a moment in life when you just have to be there! A group of Wellington musos are combining their creative talents to create and recreate the Rocksteady reggae sound. . . .
Finally the BALKAN BRASS EXPLOSION with LUCIEN JOHNSON will unleash their legendary gypsy sounds. This seven piece ensemble have melodies which will steal your heart, captivate your imagination and make your feet move in a frenzy. Funky grooves, rumbling percussion, blasting brass, astonishing accordion and enough jazz chops to satisfy any Balkan barbecue! This is nothing but the ultimate true and authentic party music!
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