The Chaps In Concert

Tuesday, 24 January, 7.30 pm, MEOW, 9 Edward St.

The Chaps, based in Dunedin, have entertained audiences in New Zealand and overseas for 18 years, with their unique cabaret-style mix of music and humour. The music - which they call Cowboy Lounge - has its roots in folk and bluegrass, but is flavoured with calypso and swing. John Dodd, Marcus Turner, Hyram Ballard and Mike Moroney sing tight, four-part harmonies, backing their songs with skilful playing on guitar, dobro, fiddle, mandolin and double bass.

The band's repertoire consists of original compositions by band members and covers of classic and sometimes obscure songs from their collective consciousness.

The Chaps have recently released their third album Don't Worry 'Bout Your Age , which has been selected as a finalist in the Tui Award for Best Folk Album of the Year.

They are passing through Wellington on their way to the Auckland Folk Festival where they will perform as finalists, before the winner is announced. It's been a little while since we last saw the Chaps here, so Acoustic Routes is taking this opportunity to present them in a special Wellington concert as they head north.

Note: the concert is on the Tuesday night following Wellington Anniversay weekend.