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24th SEPTEMBER 2022 – TOM PETTY TRIBUTE – THE REFUGEES

The Refugees are New Zealand’s own Tom Petty Tribute Show, covering all the iconic hits from Tom Petty’s highly successful solo career and with his band “The Heartbreakers”.

Petty recorded a number of hit singles with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. His hit singles with the Heartbreakers include "Don't Do Me Like That", "Refugee", "The Waiting", "Don't Come Around Here No More", "American Girl" and "Learning to Fly". Petty's hit singles as a solo act include "I Won't Back Down", "Free Fallin'" and "You Don't Know How It Feels". In his career, he sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

This popular act is currently touring the country, and comprises some of New Zealand’s top experienced musicians:

Jesse Wilde - Vocals/Guitar
Born to an East Auckland family, Jesse Wilde started playing the guitar at age eleven after watching a TV rerun of the Elvis '68 Comeback Special. Jesse played in a couple of garage bands as a kid, before working in the construction industry for a brief stint. At 19 he quit this job to gig and record with his first serious successful band, Acoustic Attitude before going on to record his first solo project when the band ended after 3 years. Jesse then embarked on a music-inspired pilgrimage of the United States where he met his three music heroes; John Mellencamp, Bob Seger and Steve Earle. Upon his return to New Zealand, Jesse started recording his second solo project with a new band while also studying for a New Zealand Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance Art. At the same time, he got signed to what turned out to be a frustrating record label deal, compelling him to build his own recording studio. Jesse now works from his second recording studio, a 1955 inner city ex-clothing tactory that he and his partner Cath have transformed into the world class Wilde Records/Studio 38 in the heart of Auckland City. Jesse's current band Wilde Storey is an Americana Rock Trio he formed with Dylan Storey and Earl Robertson. Jesse has recorded over ten albums in his career so far and he regularly performs gigs around New Zealand.

Steve Tree - drums
Born in Kent England, but emigrating to New Zealand with his family in late 1977, Steve started playing drums in 1981, and has been involved in successful Auckland Covers bands since the mid 80's including Go Figure, Powertrip, The Lazyboyz and The Power Poles amongst others, he has played extensively throughout the country and overseas, and he has also played with top artists such as Dave McCartney and The Pink Flamingo’s and played at the Xmas in The Park festivals. He has also appeared on nationwide television on a number of occasions, and toured the country and Australia with The New Zealand Blues Brothers Tribute Show.

Dave Munnings - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Dave grew up in the Auckland music scene, having started playing guitar over 30 years ago, he has played in many successful covers bands over the years, playing at many pubs, clubs and functions. He is well respected and passionate about everything he plays and sings and is super happy to take on the role of Mike Campbell in the “Refugee” tribute show. Like Mike Campbell, Dave loves the sound and tone of old vintage amplifiers and guitars. He is guaranteed to put on an authentic show paying homage to a living legend.

Steve Sussex - Keyboards/Hammond Organ/BV’s
Steve’s an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been playing on the Auckland live music scene for many years. As a sought after bassist and long-time keyboard player with a thing for the Hammond Organ, he has a passion and feel for rhythm and blues, rock, soul, funk and gospel music.

Paul Martinovich - Bass and Vocals
Paul is a very passionate versatile musician who loves playing bass and guitar, and has been playing in covers bands since his early twenties. His genres of choice include rock, blues and alternative. He has had the pleasure of playing with some well-respected musicians as a band member and session musician.

25th SEPTEMBER 2022 – RADIOPHONICS

Come along to Paraoa Brewing, Stanmore Bay for some grooving Jazz, Funk and Latin takes on classic Rock and Pop tunes - from The Beatles to Nirvana, via Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, The Police and more.

Featuring:
Chris Mason-Battley - Saxophone
Ben Gailer - Keys
Kyle Hannah - Bass
Daniel Waterson - Drums

30th SEPTEMBER 2022 – REBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE

REBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE have played virtually every venue in Auckland from the Town Hall, ASB Tennis Dome and large outdoor festivals to small intimate private functions. When it comes to versatility and danceability the repertoire is impossible to beat!

1st OCTOBER 2022 – VELVET TONES

THE VELVET TONES are bringing their awesome sound to Paraoa on October 1st!
Voted "4th best band on the coast" by the lead singers mum! True story! So you know you're in for a great time 😁

7th OCTOBER 2022- TASMAN A to Z

Tazman AZ play all the classic hits from Kiwi and Aussie royalty from the last 30 years.

Kiwi and Aussie music has never been bigger. Just in the past few years there have been numerous TV documentaries about iconic kiwi bands and entertainers. Our Aussie cousins have also been busy making TV docos about their own music icons so there is a lot of interest in our shared musical heritage.

This is music everyone knows. Most of the songs are ingrained in our memory's, we know the words, so we sing along, we know the beat, so we dance and most importantly the music engages everyone not just those who are dancing.

Kiwis and Aussies, we love to give each other plenty of stick but in reality we are like family. We bond over a shared military history, similar ancestry, sport and of course music.

So much so that Aussies have been claiming Kiwi bands as their own for decades but that's no surprise when you consider that so many of the Kiwi bands and entertainers that crossed the TASMAN made a huge impact on the Aussie music scene.

TASMAN AZ, all seasoned musicians with a wealth of experience, have come together to bring this music, these bands and entertainers back to the life.

This is guaranteed to be a show that will have you up on your feet, singing along to those songs we all grew up listening to.

Leon Ruwhiu lead vocals, Mark Helliwell, Guitar, Mark Dunasemant, Bass Guitar, Chris Bowman, Keyboards, Peter Dixon, drums..

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TazmanAZband/ 

8th OCTOBER 2022- WHITE CHAPEL JAK

White Chapel Jak are a lovable Kiwi grassroots band that have been capturing crowds around Aotearoa - with their funk, pop, roots, soul style of music. Think in the genre zone of Six60 and LAB - then sprinkle a charismatic Maori front woman with a bold, soulful voice ... that's White Chapel Jak.

White Chapel Jak have opened for Ben Harper and Alanis Morissette, and entertained more than 15,000 people at the SeePort Festival in Auckland performing with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra two years in a row. Many of the shows sold out as their reputation and following grew.
As live performers White Chapel Jak steal the show! Their music is groovy and funky and cool. With a growing fan base they’ve earned a reputation over the past seven years for delivering great music, good times and good vibes. That's why they're selling out live shows around New Zealand!!!

Nailing ballads through to bangers that span decades of hits and have everyone dancing, the bands playlist is now peppered with their original music, to create high-energy shows.

Lead singer Bonnie Hurunui has a powerhouse voice and charisma that gets everyone up, supported by the talented drummer, Dean Tinning and guitarist Nathan Boston, with guest artists joining them at live shows.

“We love the energy and vibe of our people having a good time,” Hurunui says. “So that’s what our shows and music are all about – the best that life has to offer, good music, good people and good times.”

With their recent release of their debut single “Good Time”. It’s a catchy, roots style kiwi summer song that reminds you of cruising through sunny Aotearoa with good friends, whanau, aroha, beaches and great tunes. It’s everything that is White Chapel Jak. Good people, good music, good times.

Band lineup:
1. Bonnie Hurunui - lead singer
2. Nathan Boston - Guitar & Backing Vocals
3. Dean Tinning - Drums & Backing Vocals
4. Ocean Tinning - Backing Vocals
5. Brinnie Nepia - Bass Player & Backing Vocals
6. Saylene Tanielu-Ulberg - Keys & Backing Vocals
7. Mandy Kupenga - Manager
8. Michelle Klaessens Rawstron - Sound Production

13TH OCTOBER 2022 – QUIZ NIGHT

We're doing another FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT this THURSDAY at Paraoa! From 6pm let the kids take over and be in to win a family pass to Paws Of Fury!
Book Now - https://paraoa.co.nz

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Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 12pm -10pm
Wed – 12pm – 10pm
Thursday – 12pm -11pm
Friday – 12pm – Late
Saturday – 12pm – Late

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