HAPPY FISH are an electric duo featuring Sue Joll on guitar/vocals and Gordon Joll on drums who play a collection of popular songs with an emphasis classic rock and pop tunes and Kiwi music.

Happy Fish has emerged from a deep respect for each other's talents.

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· Gordon Joll is one of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians, a drummer of world class status who has played a part in shaping New Zealand's musical history for over 40 years, having collaborated with such great names as Herbs, Hello Sailor, Rock Candy, Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, Billy T. James, Tom Sharplin, Hammond Gamble, The Mockers, Glen Moffatt, Brendon Ham.....the list goes on. He is an inducted member of the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Gordon has recently toured with the Bourbon County Brothers as Kenny Rogers support band, backing for Jody Direen and other recent tours with Hammond Gamble and Midge Marsden.

Sue Joll, guitarist/singer/songwriter has been an all-round social musician for 30 years as bass player for Monique Rhodes, Doc Savage and Hashtag and rhythm guitarist and vocalist for Too Wild and Fatal Attraction.

Happy Fish now bring an exciting mix of Kiwi music, and well-known classics. Together they create a truly exciting and original sound. Happy Fish performs with a passionate and professional enthusiasm to engage any audience that enjoys Kiwi music, dancing and having a great time in general. Happy Fish combines the sonic possibilities of the electric guitar and drum kit to create a full and exciting sound to accompany Sue's accomplished vocals

One of Auckland's Top Rock/Pop covers bands.
The Groovediggers have been performing professionally for over 28 years and have played at some of the top corporate events, bars, functions and major festival and events throughout New Zealand.
- Marty Clark Lead Vocals
- Grant Wills - Lead guitar
- Dave Manning - Bass Guitar
- John Scott Drums
- Leila McIntyre Keyboards

BRUNCH N BOXING! Haney V Kambosos is gonna be playing on the big screen at Paraoa! The Pre-Match starts at 11am and doors open at 10:30am so make sure to get in quick for an extra action packed Sunday session 💥

Book Now - https://paraoa.co.nz
If you're looking to dine in reserve a table in our restaurant area or if you just want to grab a drink and enjoy the night just pop in and take a seat in the bar area!

The Believe It Or Not Quiz Night at Paraoa! Every Wednesday!

Book a table by emailing - [email protected]

Karaoke Night at Paraoa hosted by Sean O'Shea

Fuse is a dynamic entertainment package led by the guitar and vocal talents of
Chet and Melissa – regular feature on the entertainment scene!

Get ready for FRIGHT NIGHT at Paraoa! The biggest HALLOWEEN PARTY on the coast! From 7 pm till the late witching hours 23rd October
R18+ Event

Book Now - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/fright-night-halloween-2022/auckland/whangaparaoa-peninsula/tickets

Get ready for FRIGHT NIGHT at Paraoa! The biggest HALLOWEEN PARTY on the coast! From 7 pm till the late witching hours 23rd October
R18+ Event

Book Now - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/fright-night-halloween-2022/auckland/whangaparaoa-peninsula/tickets

Free Beginner Bachata Class Plus Latin Social Dancing Party Come and join us for a Latin dance party night on Hibiscus Coast. The event starts with a 1-hour beginner Bachata dancing class followed by a hot Latin social dancing party till Late. We will play Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk and Reggaeton music. No dance partner…

Open mic night at Paraoa!

These guys are fun & lively as a cover band, taking you back to 60's & 70's Explosion of Music called Rock & Roll..... Wear your Dance Shoes.... Have Fun!

Introducing Abbey Road-The New Zealand Beatles Tribute Show

This is a show that rekindles the memories of the most influential force in modern popular music.
Named after the final album the FAB FOUR recorded together, Abbey Road perform for you a 3 part (3*50 minute) live show, with costume changes, that is nothing but Beatles all night long!

The first part takes you back to the "Cavern Club" days in Liverpool; black suits and ties, with white shirts and 'mop tops', singing classic songs from the first 3 albums;
'Please Please me', 'With the Beatles', and 'A Hard Days Night'

The second part introduces their early musical exploration era: black polo neck jerseys with acoustic guitars and keyboards, showing their great variety of musical styles, taken from the next four albums;
'Beatles for Sale', 'Help', 'Rubber Soul' and 'Revolver'.

At last it's time to don the Sgt Pepper costumes for a finale that is all colour and splendour; featuring a musical selection from;'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', 'The White Album', 'Abbey Road' and 'Let it Be'.

The Abbey Road NZ Beatles show had been performing together for the past eleven years and have played at numerous venues and festivals-Blues brews and barbecues, world rowing championships, sky city casino's, numerous workingmen's club, masters games in Wanganui, Mills reef festival, to name but a few!

The show also features a selection of Post Beatles songs such as 'Imagine' and 'Band on the Run'