Andrew, Rob & Wayne play their favourites and tell tall tales.
Wayne Mason, Andrew London and Rob Joass work regularly with their own respective groups but come together several times a year to collaborate, sharing songs, stories and irreverent banter with audiences around the country. Their individual influences and performing styles range from blues and jazz to Americana-infused country and folk, often with an element of social commentary, personal reflection and occasional satire.
Andrew’s reputation stands mostly on his satirical and comedic songs which lampoon many of New Zealand society’s obsessions, foibles and taboos,. They have had audiences all over Australasia in stitches, and have contributed to a Correspondence School English Syllabus, several feature films, over 20 recorded albums and a stage musical.
Rob Joass is well known throughout New Zealand through his work with Hobnail, The Shot Band, and The Hard Core Troubadours. He writes compulsively, tours incessantly, teaches guitar and produces albums for other artists.
Patriarch of the group Wayne Mason has been instrumental in the formation and success of some of the most revered names in Kiwi music history. Rocking Horse, the Fourmyula and the Warratahs all owe their inception to Mason, who shows no signs of slowing the pace, or lowering the standard he set back in 1969 when he penned the song ‘Nature’, named by APRA in 2004 as ‘Best Kiwi Song of the Century’. Contact Steve 0273682367 or steve@benthorseshoe.co.nz
