with a celebration of Western swing. Guitarist Nick Granville joins the standard Andrew London Trio lineup of guitar (Andrew), bass (Kirsten) and Wayne Mason (piano) in a celebration of Western swing music, once called ‘The bastard child of jazz and country music which neither would invite into their home’. The repertoire will range from standards written in the… Read More »
Hobnail and The Londons join forces for a special night at Wanganui’s Heritage House on Friday 1st August—expect great songs and plenty of humour! Andrew and Kirsten London open with some quirky satirical observations, with Hobnail members adding musical spice. Then Hobnail hits the stage, led by Jo Moir’s barnstorming fiddle, stunning harmonies and songs that “make your feet move… Read More »
Lunch and stuff, looping the loop in the corner in the sun
Sunday lounging, eating & drinking, possibly in the sun, possibly by a cosy fire
And her hanger-on guitarist. Coffee & Breakfast with some Western swing? Yes please mister!
Whakaipo Hoedown! Andrew and his bass-playing partner Kirsten have assembled a crack unit featuring Kiwi rock royalty in the shape of Wayne Mason (keys – ex Fourmyula and Warratahs), John O’Connor (guitar – Redeye, Back Porch Blues Band, NZSO) and drummer Ryan Watson, recently returned to NZ after 15 years playing in Sydney. On the menu will be… Read More »
Hobnail and The Londons join forces for a special night at Wanganui’s Heritage House on Friday 1st August—expect great songs and plenty of humour! Andrew and Kirsten London open with some quirky satirical observations, with Hobnail members adding musical spice. Then Hobnail hits the stage, led by Jo Moir’s barnstorming fiddle, stunning harmonies and songs that “make your feet move… Read More »
Andrew with Nick Tansley (keys), Danny Fearn (bass) and Michael Franklin-Browne (drums). Back around 1989 I joined Wellington’s ZM/FM All-stars which morphed into Miss Scarlet and then Mod Squad, underwent many personnel changes and played fabulous gigs all around the country including Hokitika Wild Foods Festival, Alexandra’s Blossom festival and corporate gigs from Auckland’s Hilton to the Mission… Read More »
A new idea to provide something fun on a mid-week morning for all you layabouts who don’t work nine to five. (like us). Come down & have a coffee or an early vino (sh….how naughty)
Our current favourite originals with one or two new ones – with a short opening set from our mates Jeremy Fleming and Jen Hathaway. This gig is at Jen’s wonderful ‘Shed 28’ venue – plenty of seating. Drop me a line if you’d like to come and I’ll tell you the actual address in and what to bring.… Read More »