Danica Bryant 24th June 2021 The Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, Photography by Andrew Caldwell. In celebration of the release of her new single “Heart Eyes”, local songstress Danica Bryant took to the Common Room stageContinue Reading
Reb Fountain & Dave Khan 16th June 2021 OngaOnga Hall, OngaOnga, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. After a successful opening volley, the Small Hall Sessions return this week with the powerhouse that is Reb Fountain,Continue Reading
Nadia Reid 14th May 2021 ToiToi, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Touring to close the loop on previous recordings before committing to her next one, tonight Nadia Reid and her band kicked thingsContinue Reading
Stretch 10th April 2021 Creative Arts, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, feature cellphone photo by Andrew Caldwell. After a short hiatus from the performing arena, taking time to regroup, rethink and enjoy a spectacular Hawkes Bay summer, localContinue Reading
Pencarrow 9th April 2021 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, Photography by Andrew Caldwell. It has been said that one of the great pleasures in the life of the truly devoted music fan, i.e. one who goesContinue Reading
Bic Runga Harcourts Hawkes Bay Arts Festival Show 26th October 2020 ToiToi, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. And now, the end is here, and we have faced the final curtain…the day has drawnContinue Reading
Tami Neilson Harcourts Hawkes Bay Arts Festival Show 23rd October 2020 ToiToi, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In the latest episode of an occasional series bemoaning the sometimes difficult job of being aContinue Reading
Troy Kingi & The Clutch Harcourts Hawkes Bay Arts Festival Show 22nd October 2020 ToiToi, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Day eleven of the Harcourt’s Hawkes Bay Arts Festival was the scene ofContinue Reading
Arahi – The Hurricane Years 30th October 2021 Toi Toi, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Andrew & Liz Caldwell. The winds of change. Rebirth. Rethinking. Stormy weather. Portents of doom. Hard rain. Revival. The search for meaning. All theseContinue Reading