Chris Yeabsley. Hammond organ player Yeabsley presents a collection of original music inspired by North American jazz pianist Hampton Hawes. The sound of Smith’s Hammond organ, the way he played bass lines on the instrument’s pedals while pumping chords and weaving melodies with his hands, determined the direction his career would take.
Over five albums and countless gigs he has grown an audience throughout New Zealand and around the
globe. ‘The Mariana Islands Turkey Shoot’ is Chris’s sixth release, and finds his group laying out his usual persuasive grooves, while expanding into unexplored territories…
Featuring:
Christopher Yeabsley - Organ
James Paul - Guitar
Cory Champion - Drums
Join us for an intimate show, with cabaret seating. As always, there will be delicious food available and your favourites on tap or behind the bar. Doors at 7:30pm, and there will be a brief interview with Christopher before the gig.
For those of you out of town, there will also be a Facebook live stream from ~8pm, so be sure to tune in and let us know where you're watching from!
