Another fleeting post to remind you that there’s live music at Le Cafe tomorrow night, wednesday 18th March 2009 with Tim Guy, around 8pm start $10 on the door.

“Singer/songwriter Tim Guy is playing a series of intimate shows around New Zealand to promote the first single ‘Coming Up’ from his forthcoming third album. Guy’s solo show combines laidback folk/pop songs and instantly hummable tunes interspersed with his unique brand of storytelling.

Since arriving in New Zealand in 2004, this ex-pat Aussie, now firmly implanted in Auckland has undertaken several national tours garnering a strong reputation with audiences from Kerikeri to Invercargill. As well as touring New Zealand last year (including performances at WOMAD festival), Guy also performed in Spain and Australia. 2009 will see the release of his 3rd album, Big World amongst continuing tours of NZ, Australia and Europe.

The material for Big World was written in a rented villa in the south of Spain and the album is being recorded in Auckland by producer Jeremy Toy (Opensouls, Hollie Smith). ”

So come along, book a table and enjoy the excellent food with wonderful music…… not to mention a beautiful view over the Marlborough Sounds…. spotted a couple of dolphins the other day whilst there having a coffee….blissful. We are so lucky!

oooo and before I forget… a mental note … must blog about Hannah Howes‘s new album release tour… she will be playing at Le Cafe on April 25th, so watch this space!

Tika

Hi everyone….. a steady drizzle of rain…. kinda refreshing after the glorious blazing heat. It feels like autumn is sneaking in though. I just wanted to let you know that Brendan Power is playing at Le Cafe in Picton tonight. $12 for an evening of amazing music. Host, Peter Schoni was singing his praises, he, Brendan that is, is a professional harmonica player of some calibre, so pop along and check it out.
Check out his website at www.brendan-power.com.

Brendan is playing at le Cafe as part of his New Zealand Tour January 29th – March 17th 2009.

Brendan Power has recorded with artists such as Sting, James Galway, Van Morrison, Paul Young, Shirley Bassey, John Williams and many more. His playing is also heard on many Hollywood movie soundtracks (eg. the 2008 Oscar winning soundtrack for ‘Atonement’), and BBC TV series. He’s featured on the internationally-syndicated Jools Holland Show and toured worldwide, performing in venues such as China’s Great Hall of the People and The Kremlin.”

“Brendan Power reaches astonishing heights of technical brilliance…”
THE GUARDIAN, London.

so come along and find out more tonight at Le Cafe around 8.30pm.

For now, the bread’s nearly ready in the oven, and my daughter’s texting….so…….

have to go,

tika

Kia orana guys,

Just a fleeting one to let you know that Tim Guy and The Tutus,  Ned Ngatae and Anna Coddington  are playing at le Café Picton tonight, 13th December. $12 pre-sale (hurry along!) and $15 on the door! 8pm ish. Bet it will be awesome. We might catch the end, but we have to go to Queen Charlotte College for prizegiving to see the talented students and dedicated staff, then school’s out….
Whilst  you are at Le Café, check out the great artwork by local artist Sue Syme.

Gary McCormick and Lynn of Tawa are playing on the 9th January 2008 9pm $35, followed on the 12th by Ralph Bennet-Eades and the medicine man band at 9pm ish.

The 16th january will see Benka Bordadovsky Bordello Band (gypsy punk) perform, so cruise along and pick up the vibe. Keep Le Café’s arts and events page in your favourites, there’s sure to be something for your diary…ooo and on a culinary note I’ve just had a soy chai latte and warm vegie muffin there for lunch, delicious indeed!!

For now,

Tika

Hi guys,

The music of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s filling the office as we work, getting me to thinking about what was happening locally at our music venue in Picton…. so diaries out, here goes..

Up coming events at Le Café Picton  include Paul Ubana Jones with his Swiss/Palentinian percussionist Tony Majdalani and his support act Tommy Pickett. So pop in and soak up the sound with a  great meal and a glass or two of fine Marlborough wine. 18th February 8.30pm ish $25.

16th March 8pm Ben Kemp from Tokyo currently  touring Aotearoa, will be gigging at Le Café.

As Ben says on his own site “My desire in music and writing is simply to interpret the ocean that resounded across the plains towards our house.”

“People often tell me they feel they have been transported to the Pacific Islands when they listen to my music. Japanese and Maori traditions may descend from the same roots. My deep respect for them motivates me to create music that emphasizes the historical and emotional connection between the two.”

So check it out!

Let me know if there are other music events in Picton/Marlborough Sounds you’d like me to list on the directory..

Artwise, Jane Kellahan’s stunning new New Zealand contemporary artpieces are showcased at Oriel Gallery,
my personal favourites being Other Worlds, River’s Edge and Coastal.
Other  Marlborough art exhibitions worth checking out are :
Zero New work by contemporary New Zealand and Australian photographers Anne Ferran, Anne Noble, Cathy Tuato’o Ross, Di Halstead, Ellen Smith, Margaret Dawson, Rebecca Shanahan, Simone Douglas and Susan Badcock. This exhibition continues until 5 march 2007 at the Millenium Gallery Blenheim Seymour Street Blenheim 03 579 2001.

If you are interested in black and white photography, well worth looking at, check out the photography of  Christchurch based Alan Brydon and Picton based Bridgette Knox.

The Diversion Gallery ,Grove Mill Marlborough is exhibiting the work of Melvin Day  with an exhibition entitled’
The Still Centre‘ with Michael Smither, new paintings and screenprints, late March – May 2007, so keep an  note of these dates.  Further enquires email info@thedivisiongallery.co.nz .

and of course the constantly changing Marlborough Art Gallery’s exhibitions can now be accessed online, so have a keek..

For now, keep humming and enjoy….

Tika