Folk

Hi, I’m Addz. I sing a wide range of songs and take inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers, and James Arthur. My musical journey started during the second wave of COVID-19 when I began singing out of boredom. About a year later, I picked up the guitar and taught myself how to play, and I’ve been singing and playing on and off ever since. Right now, I’m just enjoying making music and seeing where it takes me. I haven’t released any singles or worked on any major collaborations yet, but I’m excited to keep exploring my sound and evolving as an artist.

Christina and her husband have three children and live on their farm in rural Hawkes Bay. Christina plays the acoustic guitar and her songs are a mix of Indie, Country, Rock and Folk. Her music is about empowerment, strength, faith and being a Mum. Singing and performing has been one of her passions growing up, right from the age of 9 years old. Christina has taken her passion to following her dream and performing in front of others. Enjoy listening to her original music on Spotify, YouTube, instagram, Facebook or simply book her for your next event.  

Just a woman and her guitar… Best known for her acoustic vibes, Ariana Henare has a soulful voice and graceful stage presence. Grit and grace best describes Ariana who puts her own unique spin to covers and keeps you captivated as she takes you on a wonderful musical journey. Ariana released her debut single Golden in October 2023 and is working on her next release “Find my way home”. Ariana has been in the music scene for some time now and has performed at Rhythm and Vines in 2015 and 2016 and she has also opened for a number of talented Kiwi Artists such as Leighton Fairly, Knights Of The Dub Table, Shape Shifter (Summer Solstice), Tiki Taane, Hollie Smith & Bic Runga.          

A singer-songwriter who wears her heart on her sleeve, who has been documenting her life in song for over fifteen years, with an expressive, soulful voice, meet Kitty Day. Transplanted from London in 2017, having performed regularly at the Green Note, the Lantern Society and the Star at Hackney Downs to name a few. Now she haunts the Hawke’s Bay music scene with her thought-provoking melodies, and has self-released two albums and an EP. She has performed twice as part of Church Road’s Gwen Live Summer Sessions; her song ‘Button Blues’ was on the inaugural HB ‘Under the Sun’ record; and she has been known to do the occasional Joni Mitchell cover at the Cabana, alongside several other local divas.

The clarity, accuracy, and feeling of Angela’s voice weaves through the harmonies and counterpoint of Jeff’s finger-style acoustic guitar. All this brings outstanding, lucid, tones to their fresh new interpretations of songs by the famous and the should-be-famous. Their performances reflect an extraordinarily wide range of musical influences – from folk and blues through to jazz and pop. For 4 years or so, Angela sang for a busy, successful, band in the Rodney area. Moving to Hawke’s Bay, she met up with Jeff, guitarist and songwriter, at the No. 5 Café music sessions. A supposedly one –off jam uncovered so much in common with their music that they just had to start performing

Singer-songwriter bringing original songs with a moody but chilled out vibe and lyrics to share intimate stories and induce thought about the world around us. Complemented with a wide range of covers from Green Day to Bright Eyes, along with popular hits like The Eagles and Ed Sheeran . Available for opening acts of gigs or solo gigs. Feel free to contact me anywhere to check availability.

“Deliciously sweet yet shockingly bitter” (Under The Radar), Danica Bryant is no ordinary songwriter. A pop-folk musician with a gritty rock edge, her songs sink their teeth into intense topics from celebrity culture and mental health, to gender dynamics and body possession. “All hard guitar and pain-filled howl” (The Hook NZ), this woman bites back. Bryant’s career boasts national accolades from Smokefree Rockquest and Play It Strange, mentorship with Kiwi legend Bic Runga, and support slots for Elton John, Robbie Williams and Foreigner. Her 2020 debut EP ‘Cider’ landed her a placement in APRA’s prestigious Songhubs course, whilst follow-up singles ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Ready to Bite’ saw her introduction to the NZ Hot Singles Chart. With her 2022 sophomore EP ‘Ego Death’ and upcoming debut album expected for 2025, Danica Bryant delivers bombastic pop production with lyrical force and an attitude like no other. “Venomous” yet “passionate” (Ambient Light), “cynical ...

Driven by the frontman Phil, the Phil Edwards Band represent a unique blend of honest soulful music. The Bands journey started back in 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand, Still with the same members today Adrian Ashdown, Timothy Williams, and Phil Edwards. Phil takes a fresh honest stance while writing his lyrics and creates his songs from a place within his heart, all his songs you hear are based on real life experience and therefore producing relatable listening joy. It’s always been DIY journey for the band and they have worked hard to create their own pathway, they have achieved great success both on and off the stage. The band has toured both Nationally and Internationally multiple times performing at major festivals in both Australian and New Zealand, such as Rhythm and Vines, Festival of Lights, Auckland Beer festival, Kinstock festival, Moomba water festival, and Whangamata Summer festival. Phil and the ...

Nick performs and writes music that can be felt with the heart and soul. A lot of his songs have an acoustic and earthy feel that can be both calming and inspiring.