Bio

"Babyshakes are special!" - Peter Urlich 2013
"A splendid time is guaranteed for all." - Graham Reid 2014

Widely regarded as one of the finest live acts in the country, Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes have twisted the fabric of musical time and lived to deliver you a curated selection of infectious and original rhythm and blues. Bandleader and songwriter Sal Valentine is framed by a slick quartet of horns toting heavy licks and a polished rhythm section comprised of piano, double bass and drums. Alongside the instrumentalists stand the foils to Sal Valentine: accomplished vocalists Chelsea Prastiti and Siobhan Grace. They are collectively named The Babyshakes, and have been declared by Valentine to be 'Auckland's Number 1 Band'.

Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes released their debut album at the end of 2013 to rapturous applause from critics and fans alike. The debut album, recorded by Bob Frisbee (Street Chant, Panther and the Zoo, Rackets), presents the band in an honest setting, capturing the sound of the band and the energy of the live performances.

Band Members:
Sal Valentine
Siobhan Grace
Chelsea Prastiti
Elizabeth Stokes
Sir. Benjamin Sinclair
Callum Passells
Graham Stoddard 'The Grey'
Sir Jonathan Pearce the Great
Cameron McArthur
Cameron Sangster
Adam Tobeck

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page