Part vaudeville, part rat-pack, part musical car crash, The Nukes (Simon Vare) - a talented trio of West Auckland musicians - deliver humour and originality in equal measure. Great song writing, three-part harmony and blistering riffs create a riveting audience experience.
Originally formed at the 2008 Titirangi Festival of Music, the band – Dave Parker, David ‘Snapper’ Thiele and Ben Collier – love to share their quirky brand of musical brilliance, coaxing a fine blend of folk, bluegrass, reggae and post punk out of their innocent little ukuleles.
Their March 2017 AOTNZ adventure is part of the group’s third album release tour and a warm-up for further festival shows and overseas performances later in the year. All strummers are encouraged to bring their ukes along for a pre-performance gathering of tips and techniques!
Sunday 26 February 8pm Upper Hutt
Expressions Whirinaki Arts Centre
$20 Book: www.expressions.org.nz 04 527 2168
Monday 27 February 7pm Waipawa
CHB Municipal Theatre
Adults $25, Students $20, Dinner package $35
Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz
Tuesday 28 February 8pm Gisborne
The Dome Room PBC
$25 Book: The Aviary PBC
Wednesday 1 March 7.30pm Tokoroa
Little Theatre
$20 Book: Tokoroa Clothing Co.
Thursday 2 March 7.30pm Tauranga
X Space
Adult $25, Seniors $22, Friends of Baycourt $20, Student/child $15
Book: www.ticketek.co.nz 0800 842 538 or Baycourt Box office
Friday 3 March 7.30pm Kauaeranga
Kauaeranga Hall
$20 or $18 pre-book
Book: 021 912 993 kauaerangahallmusic@gmail.com
or Lotus Realm Pollen St Thames
Saturday 4 March 7.30pm Whangarei
The Riverbank Centre
$25 Book; www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz
Monday 6 March 7.30pm Kaitaia
Te Ahu Little Theatre
$20 Book: I-Site Kaitaia 09 408 9450
Wednesday 8 March 7.30pm New Plymouth
4th Wall Theatre
$25 Book: www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz
Thursday 9 March 8 pm Wellington
The Third Eye Tuatara’s Temple Of Taste
30 Arthur St $20
Friday 10 March 7.30pm Picton
Picton Little Theatre
$20 Book: Take Note and Alyssums & Balloons
Saturday 11 March 8pm Mapua
The Playhouse Theatre
$20 Book: The Playhouse
Sunday 12 March 8pm Takaka
The Mussel Inn
$15 Book: The Mussel Inn
Monday 13 March 7.30pm Reefton
Reefton Club, Bridge St
Adult $20, Student $10, family $50
Door sales or 03 732 8542 or 03 732 8111
Tuesday 14 March 8pm Barrytown
The Barrytown Hall
$20 Door sales
Wednesday 15 March 7.30pm Hokitika
Old Lodge Theatre
$20 Book: Hokitika Regent Theatre
Thursday 16 March 7.30pm Bannockburn
Coronation Hall
Adult $25, SuperGold $20, Student/child $5 Book: Cromwell i-Site
Friday 17 March 7.30pm Alexandra
Cellar Door
Adult $20, SuperGold $15, Child $10
Book: i-Site Alexandra
Saturday 18 March Midday Gore
Arts & Heritage Precinct
$50 Book: iTicket
Monday 20 March 7.30pm Stewart Island
Community Centre
$20 Door sales
Tuesday 21 March 7pm Catlins
Catlins Community Hall
$20 Book: Catlins Community Hall
Wednesday 22 March 7.30pm Oamaru
Opera House
$25+fees
Book: 03 433 0770 Ticket Direct 0800 224 224
Thursday 23 March 7.30 pm Timaru
Timaru Town and Country Club 99 Douglas St $20
Friday 24 March 7.30pm Ashburton
Ashburton Trust Event Centre
Open Hat Night
No Charge prior to the event
Gift vouchers available for this show
Saturday 25 March 8pm Balcairn
Balcairn Public Hall
$25 Book: Sefton Garage, Sally Mac’s Amberley, Stan’s 7 day Pharmacy Rangiora
Sunday 26 March 8pm Christchurch
Gloucester Room
Isaac Theatre Royal
Adult $30, Concessions $28(+booking fees)
Book: 0800 TICKETEK www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz
Monday 27 March 7pm Lincoln
The Laboratory
$15 Book: Eventfinda or at the Laboratory