Whakatane Blues, Rock and Soul Festival

Help Launch Whakatane's newest bar and enjoy the Christmas spirit with internationally acclaimed Kiwi Blues Guitarist Billy TK Jnr and special guest, San Francisco Soul queen, Edna Love and Blues singer, Los Angeles based Diana Harris.

The music starts at 8.30pm until late and you can win one of 5 trips for 2 if you grab a 'test drive a Kia and win' flyer.

Billy TK Jnr was a feature of the 09 'A Day on The Green' concert series where he played support for Jimmy Barnes leading to an invitation to play lead guitar with Jimmy as special guest on two songs.

Billy's new album, 'Presenting Billy TK Jnr' is just about to be re released after selling out along with two bonus tracks - a knock out version of JJ Cales' 'Cocaine' and another original 'Dream Girl'. Billy has just completed filming the video for 'Dream Girl' which is released in October followed by the video for 'Cocaine' in time for summer.

Special guests during the 2009-10 summer tour are two seasoned performers, Edna Love and Diana Harris who offer an international, world class taste of soul, and blues. Edna Love is recognized as the undisputed Queen of San Francisco soul and blues and has a repertoire that includes, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and her own originals.

Blues singer Diana Harris is a stunning performer who is also in a band with CSI star, Marge Helberger in Hollywood. Diana has a show that will get your feet jumping with her authentic blues and rock n roll that graces the large stages of the USA and promises to deliver

So come and see Billy TK Jnr deliver a stunning show with Edna Love and Diana Harris at an event you would be silly to miss.

Tickets are only $15.

Tickets are available at the bar, at the gate on the day or online.

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