For C.W. Stoneking the road continues to call and, following successful solo dates in Australia & The USA recently, C.W is returning to New Zealand stages in February for a limited series of solo performances.

Rumour has it C.W. Stoneking has been busy crafting songs for his full length album, his first since 2014’s ARIA Award winning, Gon’ Boogaloo.
Released in October 2014, Gon Boogaloo saw C.W. embark on multiple jaunts across Australia, the US and Europe with his band in tow.
Fans can expect songs old and new, favourites performed as never heard before and perhaps a few surprises too.
“Oozes energy, chemistry and a wild imagination. Its thoroughly charming.”
The Australian

“Immaculate, old-world musicianship.”
Rolling Stone

With special guest Arthur Ahbez

Ticket holders only from 7pm
Pre-sales $39.90 at banishedmusic
Door sales if not sold out prior – we’ll keep you posted

Their live set brings together elements of blues, funk, reggae and country. Playing throughout NZ and Aussie for over 10 years, sharing the stage with artists such as John Butler Trio, Tahuna Breaks, Thomas Oliver, LAB and many more. With sold out shows and headlining festivals, the guys have something special to share, with multiple releases lined up for 2019.

Phoenix Organics Presents: Merci Motel VOL 006

Featuring two of NZ’s radest Indie Rock & Roll and Psychadelic bands, The Leers and Daily J. Plus as usual – support from Merci Motel co-founder Mac Mylo.
Expect good times, good tunes and an even better cause – with 100% of ticket sales going to Sustainable Coastlines Charity!

Sustainable Coastlines are the hero’s who endeavour to enable people to clean up the coastlines and waterways us Kiwis love so much.

WEST AUSTRALIA’S BEN CATLEY RETURNS

Exciting guitar playing, powerful vocals and huge feel-good energy

Ben is a captivating performer with some serious feel-good vibes and interesting guitar tricks. Throughout 2018, he took his music around Australia, UK, New Zealand and Singapore… appearing on festival lineups among the likes of Gorillaz, Ben Harper, London Grammar, King Gizzard and more.

After a successful run of shows all across the north island of New Zealand in 2018 and building a good Kiwi following, make sure you catch Ben’s infectiously high energy show that will be sure to leave you with a big smile on your face. Ben Catley stormed the NZ Spirit Festival main stage with a jaw dropping display of guitar wizardry & full power vocals – NZ Spirit Festival

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Returning back to Leigh on the back of an extensive sold out ‘Partly Cloudy’ Australian tour and 4 sold out shows in New Zealand, Michael Dunstan has made strong headway into 2019 with the release of the first two intricate pieces of the ‘New Normal’ EP; ‘The Unknown’ and ‘Two Weeks’.

On the back of Michael’s largest Australian tour to date in February 2019, late this March and April 2019 Dunstan returns back to beautiful New Zealand with a powerful third chapter. ‘New Normal’ is a stirring and dynamic journey, tugging at emotion and taking you elsewhere through pensive lyrics and delicate ambience. ‘New Normal’ is out everywhere February 8th 2019.

The Best of House Music, and Drum & Bass.

But this time with more DJ’s, more lighting and more music.

Last Decembers House and Techno gig sold out, so one local likely lad is putting on night No.2

Lineup to be announced soon. R18.

‘IN THIS WORLD’ TOUR

After a stellar summer tour in early 2019, the band returned to the studio to work with both new and old collaborators. The result is a compelling fresh sound for Molly & The Chromatics. The band drop ‘In This World’ as the first single since their second EP ‘Polymorphic.’

QUEENS BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

We’ve extended this months Base Fm Sunday session – with guest selecta’s playing in the courtyard for a lovely lazy arvo and meandering thru dinner.
Starting at 3ish with Headspacehost GENE RIVERS and from 6ish is Afternoon Delights  host GRANTIS
We’ll have beer & wine deals and DJ created pizza specials

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Presented by Falcon Events… its #3

After another sold out show we are bringing the best of HOUSE with Thrown Shade and Digby & Dumbell
and DRUM & BASS with Cellfam– back to the Sawmill, along with the best visuals and lighting in the game.

Sneaky little earlybird tics have already sold out!

STRICTLY R18

A chance to experience top-notch classical musicianship, minus the formalities

NZTrio founding member Ashley Brown (cello) welcomes back Andrew Beer (violin) and Stephen De Pledge (piano) for a ripper of a programme with elements of New York nightlife, the wild west, jazzy blues, plus a liberal dose of spice from south o’ the border.

It’s classical music, but it’s wearing boots to the party so dress casual, bring a compadre, and enjoy the ride.

Music by Kenji Bunch, Paul Schoenfield, Gunther Schuller, Raimundo Penaforte, Astor Piazzolla and New Zealand’s own Claire Cowan and Jack Body.
Those of you who loved Exotica will not want to miss The Americas!

Places are limited. *Don’t forget to book a table after ticket purchase* 

BEATS by BINGO!

This is MUSICAL Bingo, instead of numbers on your cards, its song titles.

It’s a seat dancing, guilty pleasure singing bingo show! Hosted by the always charming, funny and loveable comedian Darren Jardine.
Darren will have your table singing and giggling, FREE TO PLAY and prizes to be won!
With different genre rounds like Rock, Kiwi, Guilty Pleasures 70s and 80s, Hip Hop and R&B there’s something for everyone.

Get a group together, come early for dinner and make a night of it.
Give us a ring to book your table. 8pm show start!

An appreciation and celebration party for our girl Gemma.

**KOHA ENTRY//SICK BANDS//MEAN DJ’S//LIVE FLASH TATTOOING and more…

Join us to celebrate Gem giving cancer the middle finger and battling it hard and fast like the hardcore warrior babe she is, that’s right…

There’s Dj’s and free pool, kicking off the night around 7  – as well as flash tattooing from local legends Uptown Tattoos Damian Roberts and King Tides Patrick Betts (more details closer to the date)

LIVE BANDS start at 9pm
Top Ace Nut Gun (locals)
Magic factory (Ak)
Cindy (Melbourne/Howick)
with other performances tbc

EVERYBODY WELCOME so as long as you’re not a dick we look forward to seeing you 😉

**we have made this a koha gig.
this celebration is completely organised by Gem’s mates-who’s main intention is to have a mean party, and all contributions we will be forcing Gem to take for herself to do with whatever she wants!

Dancing shoes definitely required with this lovely line up

MR BIG STUFF // JEROME // ARNZ //AMY B

DOOR CHARGE from 8pm

Delectable musical theatre favourites and jazz standards

Consummate singer Jane Horder enjoys a diverse career of performing and teaching.
Jane has sung with Auckland swing band ‘Prima Swing Riot’ for many successful years and has performed in numerous musicals across Australasia, including Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Sweeney Todd.

We’re back with new songs, come and shake your bodies!
Fresh from a series of writing retreats in remote locations we are loaded with new songs and pushing in new directions. The fruit are fresh and funkier then ever. We’d love to share them with you.
Special guest A.C Freazy!
xo

We are stoked to have Singer-songwriter and guitarist Nadia Reid b

ack to the mill this July

Celebrated for her intimate musical soundscapes and unique voice, she has been described by The Guardian as “an understated, wise guide through uncertain territory”.
New Zealand-born, soon to be UK-based, Nadia Reid has attained globalsuccess off the back of her first two albums: Listen To Formation, Look For The Signs (2015) and Preservation (2017). Her prolific writing and touring have seen her present at some of the worlds most respected music platforms namely WOMAD (NZ), Green Man Festival (UK), End Of The Road Festival (UK) and a television appearance on BBC’s ‘Later…with Jools Holland’.

Nadia was awarded #2 in Mojo Magazine for Album of the Year (for Preservation) and in New Zealand, she was a finalist for both the APRA Silver Scroll Awards (2017) and the Taite Music Prize (2016 & 2018).
With sell-out shows in Auckland, London, Melbourne and her home town of Port Chalmers, Dunedin, and, record three under her belt, it is clear that Nadia Reid is a rising star not to be missed.

Nadia will be joined by Motte(Anita Clark) in Australia & New Zealand.

ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

Bobandii takes to the sky to tour his new album “Running Handshake/B.L.U.E.”

Come along to the first show in the tour in his hometown at the Leigh Sawmill!

Joined by Olivia Collier, Fable, DeadForrest (Jinzo) & LB, this show should set the tour on fire from the very start.

PRESENTS; RED EARTH

Moving effortlessly and seamlessly through a number of styles and genres, from dark country to true country; folk and chilled pop to bluesy rock, Kendall delivers an album packed with mood and personality.

Kendall is a consummate performer, who (alongside her band, The Belgraves) has earned a reputation as mesmerising live act, not-to-be-missed! This year alone she has played a string of gigs and opened for Gin Wigmore on her recent New Zealand Tour. In April she supported American roots, rock band Larkin Poe in Auckland.

Red Earth has already been described as “…one of the finest releases of the year” by The 13th Floor, “…no throwaway record” by Double J Australia, and songs from the album ‘Valentine Street’ and the title track ‘Red Earth’ have been playlisted on Australia’s biggest broadcasting network via ABC Country. The folk song ‘Slippery Creek’ was also a top 10 finalist in the MLT Songwriting Awards in May.

“There are some artists, who when they sing, you feel like you are in a deep and meaningful conversation with them. On occasion, this is what Elise brought to her performances… it was intense, professional and beautiful to bear witness to.” – Radio 13

“With a voice that will send delectable shivers down your spine and an ever-evolving aptitude for composing music, Kendall Elise can undoubtedly look forward to a long and illustrious career.” – Ambient Light

With support from the lovely Brendan & Alison Turner

Queen of Boogie Woogie

Jan is performing a show with her trio called “88 PIANOS I have known” with extraordinary projected images of pianos (yes 88 of them) and personal anecdotes, as well as new songs (Same Sky, Olds on the Loose) and a new killer version of a tune called Nutrocker, based on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite played in fast boogie style.