THAT’S COUNTRY – 12 City March 2012 tour:
It’s time for New Zealand country music fans to celebrate!
At long last, and in celebration of the 2 DVD/CD combo’s of this much loved and iconic 80′s television show, you get to see some of the original stars “live on stage” for the first time that the show has ever been taken out of its Christchurch Town Hall environment.
As was the case on TV, Ray Columbus hosts the show in his inimitable cheeky style, and welcomes some of the biggest names to ever appear on “That’s Country” – the irrepressible Suzanne Prentice, the wild man from Australia – Jade Hurley, and our own Toni Williams who was the star of the recent Country Music Awards. These Artists are supported by backing vocalists, Echo’N Harmony. In addition excitement has peaked at the announcement that Legends Award Winner, and current chart-topper, Dennis Marsh is to appear as Special Guest on this tour.
This is a truly “live” concert tour, and the singers will be accompanied by members of the original band that appeared on the television show. Gary Sammons, Doug Petrie, Brian Ringrose, Paddy Long and the MD will be Mike McCarthy.
Re-live some of the greatest country music ever written, songs like “Country Cookin’ “, “It’s A Heartache”, “Try A Little Kindness”, “You Don’t Know Me” and much, much more when the genuine and OFFICIAL “That’s Country” tour comes to town!
All performances are at 7.30pm. The above performers perform the entire show. You can also purchase A “COMBO” CONSISTING OF A DVD AND CD at the time of purchasing your ticket. Just buy the $90 adult ticket – and you have a top price seat ($75) plus the Combo ($15). This will be mailed out to you by Sony Music. It may take a few days.
THE COMBO DEAL – DVD/CD SET:-
Following up the double platinum success of last year’s “That’s Country” DVD release comes “That’s Country Encore” a 23 track DVD featuring more outstanding performances from the original high rating and much loved television show. The content was selected from the many episodes now held at the TVNZ Avalon archives and includes exceptional live performances from the legends of New Zealand country music along with international guest stars from Nashville and Australia. Like the previous release the DVD package will also include a CD version of the show’s music for the fans to enjoy.
Ticketing Information
TICKETS FOR ”THAT’S COUNTRY” ON SALE NOW:-
INVERCARGILL Civic Theatre Friday, 2 March 2012 BOOK NOW
DUNEDIN Regent Theatre Saturday, 3 March 2012 BOOK NOW
TIMARU Theatre Royal Sunday, 4 March 2012 BOOK NOW
CHRISTCHURCH Aurora Centre Monday, 5 March 2012 BOOK NOW
AUCKLAND Great Hall Tuesday, 13 March 2012 BOOK NOW
HAMILTON Founders Theatre Wednesday, 14 March 2012 BOOK NOW
TAURANGA Baycourt Thursday, 15 March 2012 BOOK NOW
ROTORUA Civic Theatre Friday, 16 March 2012 BOOK NOW
NEW PLYMOUTH Showplace Saturday, 17 March 2012 BOOK NOW
NAPIER Municipal Theatre Tuesday, 20 March 2012 BOOK NOW
PALM NORTH Regent on B’way Wednesday, 21 March 2012 BOOK NOW
WELLINGTON Opera House Thursday, 22 March 2012 BOOK NOW
YES – First time in NZ. One Show Only. 1 APRIL
The world’s most quintessential prog-rock band YES will perform in New Zealand for the first time on 1 April, 2012.
YES – The Legendary, Grammy® Award winning prog-rock band that has defined many a generation features a lineup of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, singer Jon Davison and keyboard player Geoff Downes..
FLY FROM HERE is the first album YES has recorded for close to a decade and The return of Horn along with the Maestro’s that make up YES has brought back the fluid freedom that their music’s ingenuity is best known for. (See reviews below of their recent UK performances)
YES holds a shrewd insight and creative vision that challenges audiences as they stretch the boundaries of music, and their new album FLY FROM HERE was produced by the legendary Trevor Horn in the spirit that YES was founded.
YES’ performance will feature the title track from that new album as well as the hugely successful and indelible catalogue of music from hit albums such as DRAMA, FRAGILE, CLOSE TO THE EDGE and 90125. YES’ remarkable career has served to re-define the boundaries of rock for more than four decades. YES has played the role as a dominant driving music force selling over 30 million albums, reaching platinum status multiple times worldwide. Their symphonic use of sound and innovative musical styles have made each of the group’s player’s a virtuoso in his own right.
This will be YES’ first visit to New Zealand, and they will perform the entire concert at the Vector Arena on Sunday, 1 April 2012.
See a review of 2 of their very recent performances – Hammersmith Apollo gig on 11 November 2011 and their Manchester Apollo performance on 13th November 2011.
Ticketing Information
TICKETS FOR ”YES” ON SALE NOW:-
AUCKLAND VECTOR ARENA 1 APRIL 2012 7.30PM BOOK HERE
The greatest Hits of THE NEW SEEKERS and PAPERLACE …..
SMASH HITS 70’s: The Greatest Hits of the New Seekers and Paper Lace
Get ready to sing along. Some of the most iconic 70’s songs of all time will be performed “live” across New Zealand this April and May by the singers who made them famous so many years ago: The New Seekers’ Eve Graham and Paper Lace’s Philip Wright.
Eve Graham’s remarkable vocal talents have been adored by fans for more than four decades, and the Scottish-born star’s musical journey has seen her perform around the world and on a variety of stages: from American Bandstand and the Sonny and Cher Show, to The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise.
In a career that produced a string of memorable hits, such as Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma; Nickel Song; Circles; Never Ending Song Of Love and Beg, Steal or Borrow, Eve is probably best remembered for her performance of I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing, the famous soundtrack to Coca-Cola’s ‘Hilltop’ commercial – the company’s most successful campaign in its history.
“The Nickel Song” – Eve Graham at The Royal Albert Hall, 1972
“Look What They’ve Done To My Song” – Eve at The Royal Albert Hall, 1972
“The Night Chicago Died” – Paperlace live in 1974
“Billy Don’t Be A Hero” – Paperlace live on BBC’s Top Of The Pops 1974
Click on our YouTube link to view the television commercials of smash hits 70′s
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Ticketing Information
Click on the City below to book.
Saturday, 28 April 2012 HAMILTON Founders Theatre Ticketek
Sunday, 29 April 2012 AUCKLAND Aotea Centre Edge
Tuesday, 1 May 2012 TAURANGA Baycourt Theatre Tix Direct
Wednesday, 2 May 2012 ROTORUA Civic Theatre Ticketmaster
Thursday, 3 May 2012 HASTINGS Opera House Ticketek
Saturday, 5 May 2012 NEW PLYMOUTH TSB Theatre Ticketmaster
Sunday, 6 May 2012 PALMERSTON NORTH Tix Direct
Monday, 7 May 2012 WELLINGTON Opera House Ticketek
Wednesday, 9 May 2012 GREYMOUTH Regent Theatre Book My Show
Thursday, 10 May 2012 CHRISTCHURCH Aurora Centra Ticketek
Friday, 11 May 2012 DUNEDIN Regent Theatre Tix Direct
Saturday, 12 May 2012 INVERCARGILL Civic Theatre Tix Direct
