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Summer sounds

The DatsunsSummer Sounds is a series of four concerts covering the best in local rock, roots, hip-hop and more.

Headline acts include The Datsuns, Dimmer, The Bats, LA Mitchell, SJD, Sweet and Irie and cherished favourites the Warratahs and Hammond Gamble.

Fresh talent includes Clap Clap Riot, Kidz in Space and Computers Want Me Dead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events in the series

Dimmer and SJD

Dimmer, LA Mitchell, SJD  and Computers Want Me Dead

Shayne Carter, recently inducted to the exclusive NZ Music Hall of Fame, will trail blaze Summer Sounds with his band Dimmer. 2009 inaugural University of Auckland, songwriter in residence L.A. Mitchell, will also take to the stage, along with songwriter ...
Date: Sat 23 Jan
Venue: Coyle Park
Cost: Free



Hammond Gamble and The Warratahs

Hammond Gamble and The Warratahs 

New Zealand country rock institution - The Warratahs - will perform alongside Hammond Gamble at one of Music in Parks' annual rituals - blues at Blockhouse Bay.
Date: Fri 12 Feb
Venue: Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
Cost: Free



Sweet and Irie

Sweet and Irie, Kidz in Space  and Computers Want Me Dead

Dawn Raid's Sweet and Irie pioneer South Pacific reggae with honest and soulful songs that have gained front man Ed Ru considerable acclaim from critics, contemporaries and most importantly the community. Electro-hop trio Kidz in Space have taken Aotearoa ...
Date: Sun 21 Feb
Venue: Sturges Park
Cost: Free



The Datsuns and The Bats

The Datsuns, The Bats, Clap Clap Riot  and Computers Want Me Dead

Kiwi rockers The Datsuns will headline a star studded line-up that also features Dunedin legends The Bats and Clap Clap Riot.
Date: Sat 27 Feb
Venue: Nixon Park
Cost: Free



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Featured artists

LA Mitchell

LA Mitchell

LA Mitchell's seductive soul and jazz reveals her undeniable talent as both a singer songwriter and musician.

French Toast

French Toast

The trio perform a mix of French chansons in French and English with some smooth three-part harmonies and jazz riffs.

Steve Abel

Steve Abel

Steve Abel has focused on music, social and environmental activism and travel but has always regarded himself as a songwriter.

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