THE NUKES
DATE:
Saturday 21 November
WORKSHOP
Details to follow
CONCERT:
QE Health/Spa Recreation Hall,
Rotorua Lakefront
Access from Whakaue St opposite Lime Cafe,
Payment:
Rotorua Ukulele
38-9012-0886524-00
Reference:
Your name and Nukes
Please EMAIL to advise details of your payment
Limited Seating so book now!
Show only:
$22 per adult $15 per school child
Workshop and Show:
35 per person
Workshop only:
$22 per person
Maximum 35 places at workshop
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Limited Seating so book now!
Show $22 per adult $15 per school child
Workshop and Show $35 per person
Workshop $22 per person
Maximum 35 places at workshop
“The Nukes blew the audiences’ socks off with the combination of humour, fantastic song-writing, great musicianship and singing“
Megan Peacock-Coyle. Oamaru Opera House.
‘Original’ inventive and entertaining….
Drew James. Taranaki Arts Festival.
“the Nukes experience is uplifting, fun and feel- good. “
Amanda Wright. Erupt Festival.
Reviews have been glowing
“ Highly intriguing and really skilful- a great mix of folk, bluegrass and reggae.”. Grant Smithies - Radio NZ
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For more than 10 years this unlikely league of musical miscreants has traipsed around Australasia, bringing joy and harmony to all they encounter.
At the helm is Dave Parker, inveigling with a sparkling voice and a compelling custom uke sound that commands respect.
Swabbing the decks is new recruit ‘ The Curious’ percussionist ‘mysterious’ Mike Burrows (who also packs a spry falsetto) while the audacious slide ukulele and wry humour of Ben Collier keep the whole shebang on an even keel.
It’s original, inventive , quirky and Kiwi.
Sam Edwards Waikato Times Feb 14th 2020 live show review Meteor Theatre Hamilton
The Nukes the tightest trio with the loosest sound – because they are seriously good musicians – know exactly what three ukuleles can do. Vocals so clear a deaf man could forget his hearing aids and still have a ball , the four tiny strings on the ukes producing the familiar strum before morphing into foot tapping riffs and accompanying moody, comic , engaging vocals .This full house of listeners was as engaged and enthusiastic as it gets .Mike Burrows percussion, vocals , uke even turned up with a pate – that wee island foot long canoe that one beats with a stick , to come up with the unique performance of the night . This was a night to savour
“Lucky ones is a revelation, standing comparison with any acoustic- folk songwriter act”… “a variety of beautifully arranged and harmonised songs, that are unpretentious, kiwi-as, yet neatly avoiding the instruments clichéd cutesiness”. NZ Musician Magazine
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THRUM Programme 2020
Saturday 3 October
9:00am Registraton for a 9:30am start - all day tea/coffee
9:30am Opening THRUM along - song sheets on screen
10:30am Arranging to Add Wow! with Ruby Solly
Build a tool kit of tricks to add interest
10:30am Bass 101 Workshop with Rob Paterson
For newer bass players
12:00 First Timers & Beginners Workshop - with Jane Solly
12:00 Lunch BYO and fellowship
1:00pm Open Mic 1
2:00pm Finger Picking with Jane Solly
learn to play melody and riffs to spice up your play
3:00pm THRUM 2 - play along time
3:00pm Bass Workshop - intermediate/advanced players ONLY with Rob Paterson
4:00pm Open Mic 2
5:00pm Practice Techniques with Ruby
6:00pm Freetime
7:30pm Concert
performances by Thermaleles, Ruby Solly and stand outs from open mic sessions
Sunday 4th October
9:00am Bass private classes with Rob 30mins for $30
10:00am Bar chords and putting your toolbox of arranging tricks into practice with Ruby Solly
11:00am Forum with Ruby Solly - Ask questions, trade ideas and expertise with others. Add specific requests to the whiteboard on Saturday or email NOW
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Thank you to our THRUM presenters 2020
Ruby Solly -
Ruby has indicated her availability in 2021
Ruby is a Kai Tahu musician, writer and music therapist. She has worked running ukulele groups and workshops for over ten years, and has been lucky to perform with the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, Vic Manuel, and various bands on the Ukulele.
She has also played ukulele as part of The Wellington Jazz Festival and loves exploring different genres through the ukulele. She loves how the ukulele works as a community focused instrument, and enjoys finding ways that everyone can join in with the ukulele, playing or otherwise.
If you have a request for 2021 ask NOW
Rob Paterson -
Experienced bass player of some years. Rob is the bass player from the band, Cairo, that played at Tudor Towers night club at the old Bath House that is now the home of Rotorua Museum.
The band was known internationally and toured with Roy Orbison and The Commodores before buying their own future in the form of the lease of the night club. You will need your bass and practice amp for these workshops.
Jane Solly-
Much loved local ukulele teacher of many years - and of course the producer of the talented Ruby. You can catch a class with Jane at The Arts Village - Rotorua.
Many thanks to our fabulous helpers
(it's a week down the track so I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!)
Brain Gray - sound - great job thanks Brian
Deb and Ian Taylor
Carol Patterson
Jane Solly
Mark Lloyd
Chris Whyte
Doug Gordon
Des Parsons - set design & construction
Rick Thames - set construction
Jill Briar - Saturday photographs
The Thermettes THRUM session 1
Run Amok - Ngaio, Lynn and Fiona for THRUM session 2
The Algae Blooms for the second part of THRUM session 2
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