20 April 2010 - 0 Comments

In association with Jameson, the world's number one Irish whiskey, the Jameson Jam Sessions are back for June 2010 presenting a host of brilliant New Zealand talent showcased in three consecutive gigs over three days. The sessions will feature live performances from Six60, Jayson Norris, Coast, The Babysitters Club (Jason Kerrison from Opshop's new side project) and A Hori Buzz in varied line-ups across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

All gigs will include a soulful jam session finale featuring members from each group improvising together. This series of Jameson Jam Sessions exhibits fresh musicians based around the roots, dub and rock genres and is sure to keep your toes warm as winter sets in.

Auckland: Thursday 10 June, Sale St
Six60, Jayson Norris & Coast

Wellington: Friday 11 June, San Francisco Bathhouse
Six60, Jayson Norris & Coast

Christchurch: Saturday 12 June, Dux de Lux
The Babysitters Club, Jayson Norris & A Hori Buzz

Tickets are on sale now through Eventfinder and Loop.co.nz.

THE LINE UP:

Six60
These Dunedin boys are currently ripping up the New Zealand live music scene with their keen and rapidly growing following. Six60 have developed a unique sound of Kiwi roots, dub and drum and bass, which they perform through an amalgamation of mixing techniques and live instrumentation. Six60 are renowned for their live show dynamics and are creating an infectious buzz around the country.
www.myspace.com/sixsixtyboys

Jayson Norris
Combining his rich, earthy voice with a blend of soul, roots and rock, Jayson Norris has successfully carved a niche for himself in the UK music scene and is set to do the same in New Zealand this year with the release of his second album Freedom 28. Jayson subtly reflects his cultural and musical heritage with a South-Pacific feel resonating throughout his songs and heartfelt lyrics.
http://www.jaysonnorris.com/

Coast
An up-and-coming three-piece, Coast are like a well-crafted puzzle where each piece snugly fits intuitively blending a roll call of genres from dub to funk, rock psychedelia to reggae/roots creating a resonance, that is both familiar to the kiwi ear and captivating in its passion-infused delivery. Translated to their live set, Coast's songs are nothing short of epic. Ranging from emotive harmonious acoustics to dynamic grooves awash with chugging guitars, hard hitting rhythms and sprawling bass lines, a powerful and mesmerising show is always anticipated.
www.myspace.com/coastmusicnz

T*B*C* (The Babysitters Club)
T*B*C are a New Zealand Electronica/Bass and Funk/Groove production team with a strong Singer Songwriter element that oozes with infectious fleshy hooks. It consists of Jason Kerrison (OPSHOP), maitreya, Tim Skedden (The Unsuitables) and newcomer Selwyn Leaf. T*B*C* started when throwing sounds and ideas together while babysitting for a friend, hence the name. The Babysitters Club only have one rule: Any track presented has to be danceable or it doesn't make the cut.

A Hori Buzz
A Hori Buzz started out as a jam band with a bunch of mates, the idea was to book gigs and see what happens! Initially a nine piece, A Hori Buzz is now a fluid three piece with a bunch of vibrant songs scoping the possibilities of future-funk, soul grooves and genre experimentation. A Hori Buzz is led by Aaron Tokona, the frontman for the reformed Weta and talented guitarist for Nick Gaffaney's Cairo Knife Fight. Formerly based in Wellington and now settled in Lyttelton, expect fluctuating melodies and musical ideas showcased in true jam session style.

Thanks to www.loop.co.nz for this story.

Comments

Return to News Archive