Bands – Who Played At The 2010 Kumeu Festival?

The DeSoto's

The DeSotos

From Auckland, New Zealand, The DeSotos are standout exponents of the country blues / Americana music genre.

All experienced live musicians, the band released their debut album “Cross Your Heart” last year to a series of stunning reviews – both within New Zealand and overseas:

“The best album this year by a New Zealand artist – by a million miles”

“The voice is just genius….”

“….seriously the best vocalist I have heard in a long time”

- Quotes from Manu Taylor’s review for NZ National Radio, July 2008

“A powerful blend of rock-infused country blues”

- Steve Scott, Waikato Times, August 2008

“…crafted country rock that in a more open minded radio climate would be all over the airwaves”

- Graham Reid, reviewer for NZ Herald and ElseWhere.co.nz

Further reviews at www.myspace.com/thedesotos

The four piece line up consists of:

• Paul Gurney, lead vocals and guitars
• Stuart McIntyre, bass and vocals
• Ron Stevens, Hammond organ, keyboards, acoustic guitar and vocals
• Vic Singe, drums and percussion

As a live act, the band places strong emphasis on its vocal harmony arrangements, features a rock solid rhythm section, and builds distinctive melodic arrangements from the guitars and vintage Hammond organ.

Their sound has made them one of New Zealand’s leading outdoor festival acts, appearing at many leading events over the summer months, including the likes of the Auckland Seafood Festival, Aquatica and the Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival.

And as a further endorsement, the album was also selected as the main theme music (the song “Greedy Men”) and incidental music for the TVNZ series ‘South”, one of New Zealand’s highest rating programmes of 2009.

Depending on the show requirements, the band mixes in genre-specific covers by the likes of Tom Petty, Neil Young and The Doors.

The band are planning to head back into the studio in the next few months to begin work on the new album and are keen to tour their sound.

• Official Website: www.TheDeSotos.com
• The DeSoto’s MySpace Page
• The DeSoto’s Facebook Page

The Lazyboyz

The LazyBoyz

The Lazyboyz is a very successful covers band performing at functions, bars and clubs throughout New Zealand. Each performance comes from the heart and full of fun, passion and surpises.

The Lazyboyz have an extensive repertoire of songs from all genres, can play a wide range of instruments and will tailor their song list to meet with your requirements.

You can expect to hear styles such as Blues Brothers, Legends of Rock, Unplugged and personal, Celtic, Hillbilly Boys, and much more.

The five piece line up consists of:

• Dean Heazlewood – Lead guitar, lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin and kazoo
• Steve Tree – Drums, congas and percussion
• Tony Baird – Bass, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar and vocals
• Ivan Glucina – Lead vocals, lead Guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, and bodhran
• Andrew Dixon – Saxaphone, keyboards and vocals

Official Website: www.lazyboyz.co.nz