James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. In the past decade, Gray has toured throughout Canada, Europe and Australia, seeing the world and sharing his beloved songs along the way. A unique finger style guitarist, with a vocal that is hauntingly beautiful, Gray, often accompanied by a rather droll, humorous stage patter, immerses himself in each and every song with a soulfulness and attack that is infectious and disarming.

James Gray (Live at The RSC)

Joseph Jenkins (Vocals, Keys, Guitar)
Joe Simmonds (Bass)
Luther Hunt (Drums)

Joseph Jenkins & Friends (Live at The RSC)

MOCEAN, a Paekākāriki based duo, draw from many musical styles to create a truely unique sound. Formed in 2023 by Himiona Grace (guitar) and Julia Truscott (keys) and based at Wai Ata Studio in Paekākāriki, Mocean easily blend reggae with classical music, creating chilled out set of original songs. Their second set features a mix up of some old time, sing-a-long favourites and a guitar party vibe.
With special guest Janet Holborow (cello and flute)

Mocean (Live at The RSC)

Driving, hypnotic Celtic music from two of New Zealand's top players
Half Light are two virtuoso players of original music combining the sounds of wooden flute, whistles, guitars and an array of pedal sounds.
They play original music that is deeply rooted in the Celtic traditions, drawing also from a wide variety of other musical styles such as American music, eastern and classical music.
The music is transportive. It takes you on a journey to faraway lands with primeval forests soaring mountain tops and wooden glades. There will be toe tapping jigs, reels, polkas, slides and all the heart lifting dance music of Ireland and Scotland, expertly weaved in with songs and that paint a picture or tell a story so real you can touch it.
Their conversational style pieces weave mellifluous flute and whistle melodies with expert fingerstyle guitar, which morphs into driving rhythm guitar as the pair reach full tilt. When the pair really get going, bringing to bear all the energy of timeless traditions mixed with boundless creativity, the music makes you want to leap from your chair and dance.
Both Rennie and Bob are heavily involved in the folk music scene in New Zealand and Australia, both having extensive experience touring as solo acts and as part of various groups. They are both leading experts on their respective instruments and have taught and performed together various times at NZ’s Irish music school ‘Ceol Aneas’ as well as other festivals and workshops. The music they play delves deep into their musical creativity, with Bob’s intricate and evocative song writing and Rennie’s wide array of sounds and styles on the wooden flute and other instruments. Their show features wooden flute, Irish tin whistles, various guitars and some unfamiliar sounds for a Celtic act. Theirs is a fascinating and fresh approach to traditional folk music that is sure to delight the ears of listeners of all ages.
RENNIE PEARSON (FLUTE, WHISTLES, VOCALS)
Rennie Pearson grew up in Wellington with Celtic music in his blood. Having heard the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland on his parents CDs as a baby, he grew up knowing he just had to learn to play like this. He picked up the flute at age 8, learning by ear in Irish sessions under the guidance of Galway born flute player Pat Higgins. With Irish music as the cornerstone of his knowledge, he then went on to delve deep into the traditional music of Scotland and maritime Canada, gaining proficiency in a wide range of different instruments along the way.
Rennie has made a name for himself in the traditional music scene of Australia and New Zealand as a stand-out solo performer, as well as touring his own duos, bands, and performing with large international stage productions. He has played and taught all over New Zealand, in Australia and in Canada, including music schools such as Ceol Aneas, ScotsStrings, CelticANZ, Gaeltached, Boxwood and folk festivals in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Port Fairy.
BOB MCNEILL (GUITAR, VOCALS)
Bob McNeill moved to New Zealand in 1998 and quickly became one of its best known Folk artists for his solo work and with Celtic duo Ben the Hoose. He has won three New Zealand Music Awards, all for Best Folk Album. His songs have been covered by artists in New Zealand, Scotland, Australia and the USA. The Dominion Post compared him to Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Luka Bloom and Dougie Ma­cLean; New Zealand Musician compared his songwriting to Bruce Springsteen and Mark Knopfler. A guitar player, he is known for his sensitive playing, driving rhythms and unique on-stage sound. He has toured extensively in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA, Ireland and UK.

Half Light (Live at The RSC)

A soulful and groovy selection of originals and all time favourites combining acoustic and electronic sounds with subtle looping in his own unique way. Hanwho meanders through a diverse breed of genres and styles and has performed at various local events and venues in Aotearoa.

Hanwho hails from South Africa and is currently based in Pōneke.

Hanwho ft. Simloco (Live at The RSC)

A band of diverse styles and influences.
From original jazz to reworks of Lour Reed, Glen Cambell, Nick Drake and more….
“The joy of rehearsing, playing and learning has been a great journey for the past four years.”
Jill Duncan - Keyboards
Bill Duncan - Guitar/vocals
Paul Goodhead - Guitar/vocals/songwriting
Juan Rosales - Bass
Bruce McNaught - Percussion/flute

The Others (Live at The RSC)

Finnegan weaves folk, rock and electronic components to tell stories as old as time. A talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, this one man show delivers a profound listening experience.

Finnegan Tui (Live at The RSC)

Jazz Fusion and Electro Styles
With a combined interest for exploring genre defying beats and ideas, the PJD trio deliver a selection of 70's jazz fusion, funk and electro style including original compositions and arrangements.

PJD (Live at The RSC)

Hailing from the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, Simloco’s sound reflects his environment, laid back, chill, and beautifully mesmerizing.
Isaac is a wizard, a lyrical mastermind, his music drifts between melodic acoustic jams and upbeat, invigorating rhymes, he always brings the good times!
Often described as the kiwi reincarnation of the late and legendary Mac Miller

Simloco (Live at The RSC)

Chocolate Box featuring the vocal stylings of Lisa Tomlins and Vanessa Stacey have built a reputation around Wellington and throughout Aotearoa, as a show not to be missed, having performed at the launch at the New Zealand Arts Festival, NZ Soul All Dayer (Auckland & Waiheke Island), Wellington Waitangi Day Celebrations, multiply sold out shows at Wellington Jazz Festival, Homegrown, Tora Tora Tora, Sound Splash Festivals and were the After Party entertainment for New Zealand Arts Festival and were invited to perform in The New Zealand international Arts Festival Opening Gala for The NZ Festivals. And most recently a sold-out national tour of ‘Back to Black’, including selling out Toi Toi in Napier, closing night Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 to a sold-out MFC.

Chocolate Box (Live at The RSC)

The Crayford Trio, stalwarts of the NZ jazz scene, featuring Miles Crayford on piano & organ, Rory Macartney on Bass, and Greg Crayford leading the group from the drum kit. They play some of the catchy, original music of Terry Crayford, father to Greg and grandfather to miles, other jazz standards, original music and well-known singalong songs.
Band Members
Miles Crayford – piano, organ
Miles is a third generation pianist from the Crayford family. He draws on both Jazz and Latin-Jazz influences and has spent some time in South America performing. Miles now resides in Kapiti Coast and is focused on playing the hammond organ as well as the piano.
Greg Crayford – drums/guitar/voice, MC
Greg has been performing for more than thirty years as a jazz/show/rock musician in NZ and as support for international acts. Greg’s involvement in musical theatre as musical director/drummer/keyboardist/guitarist/percussionist has included Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, West Side Story and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and many more.
Rory Macartney - Bass
Originally from Tauranga New Zealand, and born to a musical family, Rory graduated from Victoria University of Wellington’s NZ School of Music. Post studies he moved to London for several years, continuing to perform, study and work as a sound engineer including at Abbey Road studios.
Rory’s wealth of performing and recording experience includes time on New Zealand and international stages, from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Homegrown to recording at Universal Studio’s. These diverse experiences make him a first call session bass player and band leader.

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