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29.01.09

Legendary singer-songwriter and former Mutton Birds front man Don McGlashan takes to the stage on Valentine's Day (14 February) for Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic in support of another iconic bird, the kea.

Concert-goers are in for a romantic evening with crowd-pleasing, award-winning songs from McGlashan's 2006 album Warm Hand and Mutton Birds classics, along with new songs performed with his multi-talented Seven Sisters band.  They will be supported by contemporary folk / rock / jazz singer Káren Hunter and up-and-coming indie pop singer Andy Gibson.

While lovebirds will enjoy this special night at the zoo, birds of another kind will also benefit with funds raised at the concert supporting the Kea Conservation Trust, as well as International Year of the Frog.

"It's great to have an iconic Kiwi supporting another great native - the kea.  Research has shown that lead can have a potentially devastating effect on kea and funds raised at the concert will help replace lead in nails and buildings in areas where kea can be found, with non-toxic alternatives. The concert also supports International Year of the Frog and this is the conclusion of our year-long activities which has raised in excess of $35,000 to help save frogs from extinction", says zoo conservation officer, Peter Fraser.

The opening act (6pm to 6.20pm) is Andy Gibson, a rising indie / pop star with his 2007 debut album Behind the I receiving critical acclaim.  Following Gibson will be experienced singer / songwriter Káren Hunter (6.30pm to 7.20pm), performing contemporary fold / rock infused with jazz.  Don McGlashan will take the stage at 7.30pm.

Your Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic ticket is also your entry to the zoo - so come early to explore the zoo and check out your favourite animals. Please be aware the band rotunda area will closed off in the afternoon to enable safe equipment set-up.

Don McGlashan
Valentine's Day (14 February)
Auckland Zoo

Tickets are available from Auckland Zoo and Ticketmaster.