Live Photos: Lindi Ortega and The Cactus Blossoms - The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Canadian-born Nashville-based honky tonk lady Lindi Ortega made her New Zealand debut on Friday, heating up The Tuning Fork stage with a high energy set as part of the third annual Southern Fork Americana Fest. Prior to Ortega's appearance the crowd were treated to a captivating set by Minneapolis brothers The Cactus Blossoms, who came off-the-back of releasing their first studio album You're Dreaming, and local support was provided by Brendan and Alison Turner. Photographer Dave Simpson went along to the show and captured some great shots of all three acts, check them out below...