About the Artists

Auckland-based singer/pianist/songwriter Kane Steves has been professionally established in the Auckland music scene for over 5 years.
For the last 7 years Kane has been New Zealand's Korg keyboard and piano demonstrator and has performed at corporate functions, charity events, hotel gigs and has been regularly appearing at the prestigious Alto Bar at Sky City Casino in Auckland.

His latest CD, "Looking Back", is a collection of timeless piano music from "Bright Eyes" to "Bridge over Troubled Water" and also includes 2 bonus tracks of his soulful ballad originals backed by some of the foremost musicians and back-up artists in New Zealand.

Waitakere Brass

Waitakere Jazz it Up (Nov 2007),Kumeu Bands with The Trusts Waitakere Brass (Oct 2007),Aucklands Most Entertaining Band (Sept 2007),The Trusts Waitakere Brass - Top BRASS (May 2007)

Puhoi Bohemian Band

"Music was, and is still is, a very important part of the Bohemian culture and the hub of their social gatherings. The main instruments played were the dudelsack and violin, which came out with the settlers on the ships, and the button accordion, . . . picked up here in New Zealand. Music has been passed down the generations, mostly by ear, although a manuscript book hand written by Charlie Becher had been kept. A few dances have survived, maybe due to the fact they were fun. They are still danced now at our gatherings.

Owen Hugh

Someone has to write the songs that people like.

Owen's taken this role to heart; he's been writing and performing his music for over 20 years. His music and lyrics are thoughtful, sensitive, funny, powerful, and his voice is something truly special. You could listen to Owen (his voice is often likened to James Taylor) for hours and not tire.

Eight independently produced, original CDs and a lifetime of live performance certainly qualify Owen for his role as entertainer and the title of singer-songwriter.

Cliff Andrews *

Cliff began his musical career at boadning scholl in Whagarei and went on to represent Northland at several "battle of the Bands" contests. Returning to his native Wrkworth area he continued his involvement in Northland music but on moving to Silverdale in the 70's began his long association with the Hibiscus coast. He as played in several auckland bands and was a founding member of the poular BBC cover band in the early 80's. After a perion of play in pubs and clubs uing programable backing, cliff is now playing finger style guitar, recently addingvocals to his repertoire for his current regular gigs at the Auberginne resturant in Albany and the Bar & Dine in Silverdale

Andy Hamilton

The Mad Hatterz Band have been causing some excitement recently with their hard to pin down style, somewhere between folk, rock, country and even a little jazz. The band includes the virtuosic violin playing of Murray van Hoorn along with Phil Hayhoe on lead guitar who’s tasteful guitar licks take the sound into uncharted musical waters. Driven by the inventive rhythm section of Menno Besseling on percussion and Bo van der Bemd on double bass. The band are formed around the song writing and vocals of Andy Hamilton. He has released two albums, the most recent being the 2006 solo album called “In the Palm of Your Hand.” Surrounded by the Mad Hatterz his love songs and insightful lyrics have been imbued with a beautiful tapestry of sonic wizardry and they know how to rock as well just when you’ve been lulled into a sense of relaxed bliss. Listen to The Mad Hatterz at http://www.myspace.com/andyhamiltonthemadhatterz

The Mad Hatterz have been in the studio recently recording a new album and are looking forward to playing live again at The Puhoi Cottage

Louisa Collier

Or to her friends, ‘Lou Lou’.

Lou traces her love of music back to when her mother played Pachelbel to her during pregnancy.

At the moment, Lou performs weekly in and around the Matakana area. She is steadily building a rapport with locals and visitors alike, winning them over with her with catchy tunes, whimsical tones, and sparkling personality.