A short, sharp dose of live music and wine to ease you into the weekend. Friday nights at 5:30pm, we host intimate sessions in the wine shop — one artist, one set, done in under an hour. Come for a tasting, stay for the tunes, then head out for dinner or drift into the evening, no rush.
Originally from the wilds of the south west of the UK, Phil Lively-Masters is an experienced, dynamic and well travelled singer songwriter, who specialises in writing the sort of Sun Kissed West Coast Laurel Canyon Americana and Roots Rock that made Neil Young, Stephen Stills, the Byrds and 'Wildflowers' era Tom Petty famous. With a powerful, honey soaked voice that has won praise and support slots from the likes of legendary American country rock pioneers The Jayhawks, original outlaw cosmic cowboy Steve Young (writer of Seven Bridges Road), Neil Halstead (Slowdive, Mojave 3) and received critical praise for acoustic slots at festivals such as Glastonbury and Maverick in the UK.
Now based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, Phil has 20 years worth of road worn original songs to pull on, covering all the Americana elements, with a skilful blend of Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Psychedelic Folk. Currently in the process of preparing for a new solo album, Phil is stepping out acoustically in 2026 with his trusty Guild 12 and 6 string guitars, airing brand new songs and including some choice tracks from his previous critically acclaimed band CANYON RYDE, (and their album 'Free To Be'), to weave a spell on any listener.
Reviews for the Canyon Ryde album...
UNCUT MAGAZINE: ‘A prime platter...perfect for those attuned to the soft driftwood sounds of Buffalo Springfield and Gram Parsons'
MOJO MAGAZINE: ‘An excellent and very mature sounding debut in ‘Free to Be’. Another fine example of a talented ‘under the radar’ outfit producing American inspired music as good as, if not better, than a lot of Americans on the same trip. Highly Recommended!’
Sony/Universal Music Historian Richard Havers: ‘Big Names in The Making’…The MAVERICK AMERICANA FESTIVAL... the opening act on the main stage was the intriguingly named Canyon Ryde, featuring the exquisite songs of Phil Lively-Masters. Imagine you’ve been stranded on a California hill farm circa 1969 and you get the vibe. Their music is just so damned catchy!’
MAVERICK MAGAZINE: ‘CANYON RYDE is the vehicle for singer-songwriter Phil Lively-Masters and his superb songs that are evocative of America’s West Coast countryish pop-rock of the late 1960s and early 1970s… with acclaimed players such as singer songwriter Peter Bruntnell and Gary Louris… It is a gorgeous listening experience, especially on the captivating ‘Marine Drive’.
AMERICANA UK: ‘’Subtle and dreamy country boasting a host of Americana luminaries... ‘Free to Be’ is a great country record that is subtle in its approach, gentle in its intentions
5:30pm Friday May 29th
Decibel Wines - 101 Warren Street South, Hastings
$10 entry
Please note:
All Children Under 18 Years of Age (Minors) must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult, parent or guardian.
