1814 and NRG Rising

One of our favorite bands is back with some great new songs and their second album release with special guests NRG Rising early bird tickets $25 from the tavern or Eventfinder.co.nz.

Call 4372855 dont miss out last time the guys played here the show was sold out.

The Story so far... NRG Rising is one of the fastest moving reggae bands in New Zealand. This energetic, focused, and driven band has been around in the music scene for 2 and half years, and has achieved many milestones since their first gig in May 2009. Some highlights:

NRG Rising opened for international reggae legends Third World (Jamaica) on 27th May 2011 at Mt Action centre Tauranga and 28th May 2011 at Logan Campbell Centre Auckland.

Supported Koloha Kai and Rebel Souljahs (Hawaii) 2011

Heading to New Mexico in April 2012 to perform at G.O.N. Gathering of Natives Pow Wow

Performed over 80 gigs, 46 or more of these being NRG Rising signature gigs

Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, NRG Rising was founded by Benita Tahuri, her two daughters, Anahera-Pono Tahuri-Whakatope and Honey Tahuri-Whakatope (proudly from the town of Wairoa on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island, and descended from the indigenous tribes of Ngāti Kahungunu and Tūhoe), and partner Bevin Hira (from Hamilton, Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Whātua). The fifth core band member, Trinity Blake, is also from Wairoa (Kurupakiaka).

Event listed by Gordon Ropiha

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