Formed in 2003 by Cuban musician Roberto Rodriguez on his arrival to New Zealand, the Calle Cuba quartet performs traditional Cuban music for you to enjoy and dance to. The band was joined by Cuban dancer and musician Rafael Ferrer in 2007.

Representing New Zealand are original member Bernard Wells and the most recent addition to the band Graham Flaw and his double bass, who joined in 2014.

Twinset plays a style of music which originated in America in the 1960s, and was pioneered by legendary Hammond organists like Jimmy Smith and Big John Patton, and the people they played with such as saxophonist Lou Donaldson and drummer Idris Muhammad. The sound is characterized by the pulsing organ bass wich Christopher plays with his left hand, rich textural chords played with his right, and a driving R+B style beat provided by Paul. The music has a large improvisational component, with both Christopher and Daniel using the grooves as a vehicle for extended solo sections. This is feel good music and unlike some other types of jazz comes more from the heart than the head.

In music as with all art forms it is important not to just mimic those who have come before you, but to make your own statement. While Twinset are heavily influenced by those mentioned above, they also draw on their surroundings and the music of their peers in Wellington for inspiration. This is what gives Twinset’s music it’s unique sound.

http://twinset.co.nz

Battle-Ska Galactica are an intergalactic and interplanetary Ska EXPLOSION!! Having been together for over a year now played various events throughout the country Battle-Ska have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with!! Featuring some of NZ's finest instrumentalists this band has the skills and musicality to get all up and skank'n!!

Formed in 2009, Battle-Ska Galactica is on a mission to bring the joys of high energy, good-time ska music to the people of Aotearoa. Comprised of some of Wellington's finest musicians Battle-Ska Galactica blend old-school Jamaican style ska with UK rude boy ska, rock, reggae funk and blues to create a new ska sound, one that could only have come from New Zealand.

Check out their sweet sounds here www.youtube/battleskagalatica