Bent Horseshoe: The Duos

The cost will be $55 with a barbecue included.
There will be 4 Duos involved in the concert.

Blackeyed Susie/Legal Tender/Andrew and Kirsten London/Janet Muggeridge and Dave Murphy. Some blues, jazz, country, americana and comedy, what else do we need for an amazing concert.
This is something new for us and a great evening will be had by all.

Andrew and Kirsten London
Let's Talk About Me', 'I Hugged My Mate', ‘Middle Aged Man in Lycra', the titles say it all. Andrew London's whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of society's obsessions and taboos.

Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, driving habits, youth culture and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, household appliances, pretentious socialites, and various other issues of concern to the av-erage middle-aged, middle-class Antipodean baby-boomer.

Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible 1940s-era ‘Hot Club’-style swing package, with occasional sallies into folk, blues and western swing; and London’s easy-going banter holds the show together with stories that draw the audience in and set up the songs.

Recent reviewers of London’s lyrical skills have made comparisons to the late John Clarke (who admitted to being a fan), Tim Minchin, Flanders and Swann, Tom Lehrer...even Noel Coward, and after a recent appearance live on NZ’s National Radio, one commentator re-marked 'The Andrew London Trio are Flight of the Conchords for Rest Homes!’.

His songs have been included in a national year 13 English syllabus, National Radio’s ‘Greatest Song Ever Written’ segment, feature films (including the recent award-winning biopic ‘No Ordinary Sheila’) and European CD compilations. His trio has performed at festi-vals in Australia and Norfolk island, and is the only Kiwi act in recent times to have per-formed in Saudi Arabia.

Kirsten London accompanies as bass guitarist, backing vocalist and promp. Black Eyed Susie are the Kiwi acoustic violin/guitar duo Ramon Oza, and Susan Colien Reid, who have played together since 2006. Their self penned songs and instrumentals are full of groove riffs and beautiful melody, which they pull from many different genres to create a complete tapestry of musicality.

Both Ramon and Susan individually have supported many well known touring acts, including The Blind Boys of Alabama, and USA Blues man Mike Hammond ( Susan), and The Drifters, and Bunny Walters,(Ramon). Susan Colien Reid also plays in Australian string band ‘Carousel’, whose version of her song ‘Long Way from Here “ featured on TVNZ’s “ Art Focus”, and the “Good Morning” show.

Dave Murphy (Red Dog Saloon Band) and Janet Muggeridge (Gumboot Tango), two well-loved kiwi musicians have joined together to form an inspired musical partnership. Their combined experience and formidable musicality has created an exciting buzz and fresh approach to familiar and favourite tunes.

Well-known for his driving blues and finger-style picking, Dave plays a unique 1930s Advanced Jumbo Gibson re-issue with rosewood back and sides and long-scale neck. He lays down a powerful rhythm for Janet’s precise and dynamic playing on her beautiful 1914 Gibson mandolin.Their sound is evocative and compelling.Vocally they are a perfect match for the songs they have chosen to perform – songs that will tug at your heartstrings or get your feet tapping.

Janet’s unique voice and unerring sense of harmony sits well with Dave’s low growly blues and high and lonesome ballads. Whether original tunes or John Prine, Steve Earle, Townz Van Zandt covers, they perform with an energy and joy that keeps their audiences glued to their seats.

Legal Tender
A fantastic country duo who have won many awards at the Gore country music festival. With self penned songs and songs by Guy Clark ,john Prine etc they have a strong following all over New Zealand.

Ian has a great rich country voice and Moira sings like an Angel.
They have a great stage presence and have been a favourite of ours since we first saw them about 15 years ago.