The Bads Unable To Join Tour With Her Make Believe Band
21.1.11
[press release]
Her Make Believe Band and The Bads regret to announce that due to a family illness, The Bads are unable to take part in their planned joint tour this February. Her Make Believe Band will still play all 14 shows on the tour, which begins on Wednesday 2 February at Wellington's Mighty Mighty and includes shows in Greymouth, Wanaka, Dunedin, Geraldine, Napier, Raglan and Onewhero, before the final show at The Classic in Auckland on Sunday 20 February.
Vanessa McGowan of Her Make Believe Band says "We are really disappointed won't be joining us on this tour as it was a collaboration we were really excited about. Our thoughts go out to Dianne and Brett at this difficult time."
Tickets remain valid for all shows, and refunds will be available from point of purchase.
Her Make Believe Band is a London-born band, led by New Zealanders Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan, who play a masterful blend of Americana fused with jazz, soul and pop. The band are really looking forward to playing these shows and touring the country again, after sell-out shows and widespread acclaim for last year's national tour in support of debut album AM Radio.
A special feature on this tour will be Auckland-based banjo, fiddle, guitar
and vocalist Dave Khan, who is a prominent fixture on the Auckland scene and has played with Don McGlashan, Hello Sailor, Auckland Philharmonia, Tami Nielson and Charlie Ash.
The tour will also see the debut of original songs by Her Make Believe Band bassist and vocalist Vanessa McGowan.
The generous number of dates on the tour will give a good number of New Zealanders the chance to catch this unique collaborative experience.
TOUR DATES
Wednesday 2 February
Mighty Mighty, Wellington
Thursday 3 February
Franks, Greymouth
Friday 4 February
The Riverhouse, Wanaka
Saturday 5 February
Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
Sunday 6 February
Harbour Light, Lyttleton
Monday 7 February
Geraldine Hotel, Geraldine
Wednesday 9 February
Fairfield House, Nelson
Thursday 10 February
Le Cafe, Picton
Saturday 12 February
Reperatory Theatre, Whanganui
Sunday 13 February
The Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru
Wednesday 16 February
The Cabana, Napier
Thursday 17 February
Orca Bar, Raglan
Friday 18 February
OSPA Theatre, Onewhero
Sunday 20 February
The Classic, Auckland
Ticketing information available at www.hermakebelieveband.com/tourinformation.htm
