News From Rhombus
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MUCH LOVE and APPRECIATION to the 'Steaming For A Cause' organisers Simon, whanau, friends and sponsors), production crew and most of all the people who turned out to support and further the cause for cancer victims....word is that it was a huge success and that Part2 is in motion....
The PAIHIA,WAITANGI massive (JO Girl and crew) - sincere apologies to those who were turned away due to the shows being sold out!...Extended thanks also to Elton Hayes for Wellingtonia Live 2006.
Simon and Thomas have been invited back to join the PEACEBOAT.
Extending the global networks for Rhombus, their journey this time round starts in Jamaica Sept 27th and ending in Hawaii Oct 18th. Check PEACEBOAT for mo' details.
From Hawaii it's straight back to Aotearoa for some 'Fresh of The Boat' Labour weekend shows in the South Island - Check our gig guide section (shows also listed below) and RHOMBUSMYSPACE for 'Rhombus on the boat' updates plus NZ-OZ August & October shows (Merchandise will be available at all shows - CD's/Vinyl/Tees etc).
Raashi Malik is also taking time out in September. She's heading to India til mid December 2006 to lay down the foundation for her forthcoming solo album collaboration with Rhian Sheehan.
Watchout for exclusive Rhombus bootlegs! Check RASSHIMALIKMYSPACE and RHOMBUSMYSPACE for regular updates 'Raashi and Rhian in India' updates.
Lisa Tomlins will be appearing for the first time as special guest vocalist with SHAPESHIFTER for their New Zealand-Aoteroa new album release shows in September 2006. Check SHAPESHIFTER for tour and album updates...it will be large!
Until then, stay warm or cool, whichever the case may be, and hope to see you at our forthcoming shows (see below for details).
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UPCOMING SHOWS::::
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AUSTRALIA LIVE SHOWS: AUGUST 2006
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Beach Road Hotel, Bondi, SYDNEY.
71 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
Thursday 24th August. (Doors 6pm, RHOMBUS 11pm)
local support from DJ Timbo and Basslines Crew featuring Gina with special guest KYE(Budspells)
check: Gina(FBi 94.5) and BudspellsMYSPACE
Free entry!!
Mo' info coming soon.
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FRACTURED,Brown Alley,MELBOURNE.
Corner of King & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne 3000
Friday 25th August. (Doors 10pm, RHOMBUS 12.30am)
First exclusive Melbourne show!
with support from CMD(NZ) and THIEF (Melbourne) - Live (DJ's Ajay + Dreadford from Shapeshifter)
Ticket sales - $20 general / $10 guestlist: FRACTURED
Venue Info: BrownAlley
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Beach Road Hotel,Bondi Beach,SYDNEY
71 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
Saturday 26th August. (Doors 6pm, RHOMBUS 11pm)
support from ::DJ's Choice1 and Koa (Rhombus)
Free entry!!
Mo' info coming soon.
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AUSTRALIA DJ SHOWS ONLY: AUGUST 2006
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Beach Road Hotel,Bondi Beach,SYDNEY
71 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
Sunday 27th August. (Doors 6pm)
::RHOMBUS DJ SET (Choice1 and Koa)
Free entry!!
Mo' info coming soon.
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NEW ZEALAND LIVE SHOWS: OCTOBER 2006
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QUEENSTOWN 28th JAZZ FESTIVAL, Memorial Hall, Queenstown
Saturday 21 October (Times tbc)
plus support from GAHU (Ak) and various international acts.
Tickets + Info coming soon.
check: Queenstown 28th Jazz Festival for updates.
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