The Lonely Heartstring Band with the Maes
11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty![The Lonely Heartstring Band with the Maes The Lonely Heartstring Band with the Maes](https://cdn.eventfinda.co.nz/uploads/events/transformed/1217680-542811-35.jpg?v=2)
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to see two internationally touring acoustic/folk bands who are converging on Tauranga for an evening of amazing music!
The Lonely Heartstring Band are one of the USA's most fresh & exciting bluegrass bands, currently based in Boston USA. Much more than just Bluegrass, the Lonely Heartstring band combine soulful instrumental virtuosity with soaring three-part harmonies, and fantastic original songwriting. The band will be in New Zealand especially to headline the Festival of Lights and Kiwigrass festivals.
The Maes - Award-winning Melbourne duo The Maes are sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby. The Maes present their startlingly fresh take on Australian contemporary folk music, incorporating intricate instrumental arrangements on banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar, through powerful original songs and breath-taking harmonies.
A little more about the band:
George - Lead vocals & guitar
Gabe - Banjo
Matt - Mandolin
Pat - Fiddle & vocals
Charles - Double bass & vocals
Since their beginnings in 2012, The Lonely Heartstring Band has been on the rise and shows no sign of slowing down. With their 2015 IBMA Momentum Award and their 2016 release of their debut full-length album, Deep Waters, on Rounder Records, there is every reason to hope that they are at the front edge of a significant career.
Already they have generated a devoted following of music-lovers across North America and Europe, performing and headlining at major music festivals and historic venues from Western Canada to California, from Kentucky to New Hampshire. Whether it’s a festival stage, theatre, or intimate listening room, The Lonely Heartstring Band always delivers a dynamic, diverse, and heartfelt performance. Over the last 5 years of touring, the band has crafted shows that generate a genuine connection and bring crowds to their feet.
Award winning Melbourne duo The Maes (formerly The Mae Trio) are sisters Maggie (banjo, guitar and vocals) and Elsie Rigby (mandolin, fiddle and vocals).
Over the last three years the pair have toured extensively, bringing their unique contemporary twist on folk music to audiences in Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland; most recently performing at the legendary Telluride Festival in Colorado.
Other stand-out shows include performances at the Hydro Stadium at Celtic Connection, Glasgow, Americana Folk Festival, Nashville, Cambridge Folk Festival, UK; Edmonton Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Canada; Woodford, Port Fairy and National Folk Festivals, Australia.
Their sophomore album, Take Care Take Cover. was awarded Best Folk Roots Album 2017 by The Age Music Victoria Award and has received rave reviews at home and abroad with The Australian calling it a “simply superb sophomore album”. They have also performed sessions for Rolling Stone and Sirius XM Village Folk.
This fantastic night of diverse blue grass/folk music is sure to sell out fast so get in quick to guarantee your place for this one off special summer show!
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