The New Variants! Plus, Special Guests, Live at Awastone.

Following their rapturous appearance in early February, The New Variants! are back at Awastone again by overwhelming public demand! this time with added 'Guest' musicians - 'Joe90' on Saxaphone - Sir Jamese James on Keyboard & Guitar - Plus a couple more surprise Singers and players to blow your mind!

The New Variants! core band comprises of long-time 'Taihape Musicians Club' members Fred & Cyn Hammer who have played in many musical lineups over the years, entertaining crowds in and around the Rangitikei area and beyond! ; With Richard Aslett, who appeared at the final of the latest New Zealand's Got Talent and was also seen on both the last NZ X-Factor and more recently on the Popstars TV extravagances; Adding to this, the band is joined in more recent times by 'Rangatua Rocker' Mike Bly, who has jammed his way up and down the North Island, playing his lavish lead and riveting rhythm Guitar to many wild and crazy fans...

Playing an eclectic mix of mainly cover songs (at this stage!) they have a huge selection of tunes to please all ears, from the 50's right up to Today, with quiet duets, popular dance numbers, four-voice harmonies, to out and out rocking good tracks! Don't miss their next live performance, currently booked for Sunday the 12th of March, starting around 4pm at the awesome Awastone River Haven in Mangaweka.

Band info:

The New Variants! are...
Cyn Hammer - Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, sound effects
Richard Aslett - Drums & Percussion, Vocals
Fred Hammer - Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Mike Bly - Lead Electric Guitar & Vocals
Special guest for this Gig - Joe90 filling the sound with his splendid Saxophone, Sir Jamese James on Keyboard & Guitar, Plus a couple more surprise singers to rock the afternoon away.

A new 'Facebook' page is currently being compiled for 'The New Variants!' and should be up and running shortly, yet for now, visit the Richard Aslett website, the Awastone website or search the net and find it on 'Eventfinder' for more information.

Thanks and see you there!