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C.W. Stoneking
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival
After a string of sold out headline shows and festival performances, C.W. Stoneking makes his glorious return to New Zealand this October.
With his unmistakable swagger, C.W. Stonekingg slips effortlessly between the red dust of Alice Springs and the deep sounds of the American South. Drawing on a wildly eclectic mix of vintage blues, New Orleans jazz, gospel, calypso, country and western kitsch, Stoneking conjures a world that feels both timeless and thrillingly original.
Expect zombie shuffles, gospel stompers, tropical torch songs—all delivered with wit, charm and musical brilliance. His songs are rich in character, darkly funny, and steeped in storytelling. The sound may be old-school, but the performance is electric.
“If I could ever trade my speaking voice with a person, it would be C.W. Stoneking. He just sounds like he’s from a ghost ship in the middle of monster island to me. It’s just beautiful.” – Jack White, Double J 2018.
