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A laid-back afternoon of al fresco pop, funk, rock and soul is on offer at Snells Beach next Saturday, January 21.
The free show at Sunburst Reserve stars two bands, Coco-Rocky and Crimson Layne, plus a few other guest musicians, and is part of Auckland Council’s summer Music in Parks series.
Coco-Rocky promise plenty of crowd pleasing party anthems and dance classics from the 70s and 80s disco-funk era, including hits by Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Chic, T. Rex, The Cars, Kool & The Gang, Whitney Houston, Grace Jones, Stevie Wonder and more.
Crimson Layne focus on original songs written by lead singer and band founder Rania Layne and backed up by lead guitarist and co-writer Glenn Yate, Nikolas Bryon-Carr on bass and drummer Jake Single.
Expect bluesy rock music sung with power, sass and soul – the band won the award for most passionate performers at the national Battle of the Bands competition last year.
The concert is the second Summer in Parks event to be staged at Snells Beach, although similar events have been run in central Auckland for many years. There is a diverse range of music on offer, from pop and reggae to jazz and opera, at outdoor venues across the region from January to March.
Concert-goers are encourage to pack a picnic, take a rug, water, sunblock and hat. Dogs are allowed, but only if they are kept on a leash and are comfortable with crowds, noise and children. Summer in Parks shows are smoke-free, which includes vaping.
The Snells Beach event starts at 1pm and runs until 4pm at Sunburst Reserve, off Sunburst Avenue.
Entry is free and no tickets are needed – just turn up.
