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SUMMARY:Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Jam Factory\nMichael Morris & The Sonic Boom is a five-piece alt rock project from Dunedin\, New Zealand. The band is announcing a tour of NZ in April 2026\, to celebrate the release of a 22 song double album (titled Love Sensation and Destination Down). \nThe music is high energy and fun\, mixing the excitement of high octane 70’s rock with the raw power and emotion of 90’s grunge. “Amped up\, pop rock poetics with wild guitar solos” – UTR. Composed of songwriter/frontman Michael Morris (formerly of The River Jesters and Live Like Lions)\, Benton Glassey (bass)\, Ben Morton (drums)\, Matthew Blick (guitar) and Jo Little (BVs\, guitar) – this group of old friends will visit favourite locations and venues around their homeland\, delivering lofty gifts of musical doings to the great people and discerning audiences of Aotearoa. \nIn recent years\, Mr Morris has toured Europe and NZ on the back of his first two albums (Slow Loris – 2018 and Metamorphosis – 2022). Some highlights have included shows in Paris\, Berlin\, Amsterdam and Brussels\, ending with a sold out gig in London. The project now moves forward to contribute its biggest and tastiest offering to date. Recorded in the remote south island region of The Catlins\, Love Sensation & Destination Down are packed full of new songs from the heart. \n“A new dimension\, NZ polymath creates niche world. Partly unplugged yet entirely electrifying” DMME (Toronto\, Canada). “Artists of the 60’s and 70’s are considered untouchable\, but Morris is here tapping the glass” Out From The Pine Box (Nashville\, USA). “Solid riff based groove that kept the dancers on their feet. Can certainly hit those high notes” 13th Floor (Auckland\, New Zealand). “They brought the house down. The ultimate night\, you don’t want to miss it” Common Room (Hastings\, New Zealand). \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/michael-morris-the-sonic-boom-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Ben Catley at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Jam Factory\nInternational festival artist with virtuoso acoustic guitar playing. Upbeat blues-roots-rock-folk. \nBen Catley returns for his 5th tour of New Zealand\, bringing his high energy live show back to The Jam Factory\, Tauranga! With mesmerising acoustic guitar playing\, big bluesy vocals and an ecstatic stage presence\, Ben pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. \nHaving toured all across Australia\, NZ & UK many times over\, appearing on festival lineups with the likes of The Doobie Brothers\, Crowded House\, Xavier Rudd\, John Butler\, Groove Armada and many more – Ben captivates audiences like few other solo artists. His live show has become renowned for its finger-tapping guitar style\, blistering riffs and driving grooves. \nWith flavours of blues/roots/rock/folk\, Ben weaves between both atmospheric soundscapes and huge upbeat energy\, creating a diverse show of guitar craftsmanship. “A virtuoso guitarist. Captivating skills both vocally and on guitar.” – Xpress Mag. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/ben-catley-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Kevin Le Pennec (Harpist) at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Jam Factory\nBreton harper and singer\, Kevin Le Pennec brings traditional and contemporary harp and voice to new heights\, weaving story\, dance and music together for an evening of wonder. Award winning harpist\, Kevin Le Pennec won the World Harp Competition in 2024\, and Camac Harp Trophy in 2019. \nAn evening of gorgeous harp music with inspiration drawn from the Celtic world\, pop and jazz influence and Kevin’s own sophisticated sense of rhythm . \nKevin Le Pennec\, singer and harpist\, invites you to experience a timeless moment through his trad-contemporary music. His compositions\, inspired by Breton and Irish traditions\, blend captivating rhythms with pop and jazz influences. The French lyrics tell stories of emotions\, injustices\, and reflections\, engaging both the artist and the audience. His music soothes\, challenges\, and delights\, offering a journey of warmth\, joy\, sorrow\, and intense dances. Kevin Le Pennec won the first prizes and the public prize at the World Harp Competition in April 2024 and the Camac Trophy in August 2019. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/kevin-le-pennec-harpist-at-the-jam-factory/
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