Departure Lounge NZ Tour

They are some of Christchurch's top players, featuring six musicians with a reputation for excellence in search of the good groove. The band is Departure Lounge, and they're ready to ride with their first studio album.

To celebrate the release of their album In Session, Departure Lounge serve up their crisp musical biscuits of psychedelic groove in a nationwide tour. In Session captures Departure Lounge's solid reputation for soulful, mood-swinging melodies and a dynamic live performance that is a must-see for fans of progressive music.

The line-up is led by Oakley Grenell on guitar, who released his solo album Moving On in 2008 to critical success, and features drummer Nick Gaffaney (Cairo Knife Fight, Golden Horse), bassist Johnny Lawrence (Solaa), Cameron Pearce on trumpet (head of Chch Jazz School), saxophonist Chris Burke, pianist Darren Pickering, and the percussion duo of Sum Suraweera and Kurt Dyer (Solaa).

Leigh, North Auckland
November 6, 9pm
Leigh Sawmill Cafe, with special guest Mark Vanilau. $10 door
142 Pakiri Rd, Leigh

Auckland
November 7 @ 10pm
Khuja, with special guest Mark Vanilau, OG DJ Set with MC Switch. $10 door
Level 3, 536 Queen St, Auckland CBD

Christchurch
November 14 10pm
Al's Bar, with special guests. $10 door
31 Dundas St

Onekaka, Golden Bay
January 2
Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay

Marahau, Abel Tasman National Park
January 3
Park Cafe, Marahau

Parihaka, Taranaki
January 9
Parihaka Peace Festival
www.parihaka.com
Adult Early bird $175
Pre-gate $195
Gate sales $220
Sunday only $80
Under 12year olds $ 10 ID required
12 – 16year olds $100 ID required & accompanied by and adult
Over 65’s $ 25 ID required

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