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An accomplished band comprising three experienced session musicians will be bringing its energy to Warkworth next week, in an opportunity for the trio to introduce themselves and their mix of rock, funk, jazz and pop to music lovers in the area.
Noise Play brings together guitarist and vocalist Danny McCrum, bass player Dan Antunovich and drummer Jasper de Roos, all of whom have performed in New Zealand and abroad for years, including working with some globally-successful artists.
The April 27 show at The Tahi Bar will feature songs from their first album, Junk, which includes six original songs and a reworked version of Neil Finn’s ‘She Will Have Her Way’. (The record also features guest appearances by Hello Sailor’s Stephen Small and Eddie Rayner of Split Enz fame.)
Danny, who’s released four albums and has worked with and supported artists including Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Norah Jones and Simple Minds, says Noise Play hopes music lovers and music students will be keen to check out what the three collaborators are doing.
“Self-promotion is always awkward, so let me just say, the two guys I share the stage with are phenomenal players,” he says. “We also have catchy melodies and feel-good grooves, so there’s something for everyone.”
Jasper has performed locally and internationally for more than 20 years, touring in Japan, Russia, the US, Iran, Australia and elsewhere.
Dan, an in-demand session bassist, has performed in Dubai, worked out of LA for five years, and toured with Elvis Presley’s former band members, among others. He and Jasper both toured with Japanese new age musician and Grammy winner Kitarō.
Danny says in addition to the material from Junk, the show will include reimagined covers of songs by artists like Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead and Sting.
“We’re looking forward to a great night.”
The April 27 show at The Tahi Bar begins at 7pm. Tickets from Under The Radar at https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/89399/Noise-Play.utr
Ticket Giveaway
Noise Play and Mahurangi Matters have two tickets to the show to give away. To enter, email editor@localmatters.co.nz with ‘Noise Play’ in the subject line. Competition closes at noon on April 22.
