UPCOMING SHOWS
Glass Heart String Choir (Seattle, WA) with Emme Smith
8pm Doors
February 04, 2020
Seattle’s Glass Heart String Choir bring their Baroque-Pop to New Zealand
Seattle duo Glass Heart String Choir have an affinity with New Zealand which began when guitar-player and vocalist Ian Williams toured the country with US Chamber-pop songwriter Shenandoah Davis back in 2018. On the trip he met New Zealand artists such as Anthonie Tonnon, and dream-pop band French for Rabbits who he later joined on their US tours.
In February 2020, he will be returning to New Zealand with his own project, Glass Heart String Choir, alongside harp-player, violinist and composer Katie Mosehauer. Their extensive tour covers the north and south, weaving from Auckland to Dunedin with stops including Okarito, Hokitika, Rangiora and Palmerston North.
Glass Heart String Choir’s music is compelling in its use of sweeping cinematic strings layered and looped, intricate harp, piano and guitar arrangements, and Ian’s engaging and emotive vocal delivery. Their songs harks back to baroque composition technique at times, but also draw from classic folk writers such as Leonard Cohen and contemporary counter-parts such as Joanna Newsom and Andrew Bird.
For three shows of the tour they will be joined by Wellington dream-pop act French for Rabbits. They will be joining forces in New Plymouth (the bands previous New Plymouth show sold out), Palmerston North and Wellington. The trio of shows follows a recent tour in the USA, appearances at SXSW and the release of new single ‘Middle of the House’. The band have had music featured in Vampire Diaries, Being Human and they have opened for the likes of Lorde, Agnes Obel and more in their varied career. They’re currently working on their third record which is tentatively due out in late 2020.
On the tour they will be joined by some of New Zealand’s finest including French for Rabbits, celebrated writer Rose Lu, Auckland songwriter Mali Mali and more to be announced.
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Originally from Dunedin, Emme Smith is a singer-songwriter, as well as a guitarist. Now located in Hamilton, she is currently in her final year in the Music performance degree programme at Wintec. Her musical style would be described as soft indie pop genre, inspired by artists such as Brooke Fraser, Twenty One Pilots and Kimbra. As a new artist, Emme has started releasing her own original music and added covers on Facebook, Instagram (@emme_muso.world) also adding intriguing projects such as sound installations, launch parties and involvement in concerts.
Along with her musical interests, Emme also enjoys writing. Her most recent writing project involves the combination of a short story with three original musical compositions of her own, soon to be released.
In the past she has been involved in choirs and musicals, which gave her further opportunities to sing and perform with varying groups. Continuing her love of musicals, Emme was a big part of Hamilton Operatic Society’s previous production of Sister Act.
Once Emme completes her music degree study, she looks to work and travel the world as a professional musician. One aim is to work on cruise ships which would allow her to indulge both her love of music and her love of travel.
Sneaky Feelings' & The Strumbles Ukelele Band
8pm
February 05, 2020
Probably your last chance to see Sneaky Feelings! We're doing one gig at Nivara Lounge Hamilton on Thursday Feb 6 (Waitangi Day). There are 50 tickets available from undertheradar.com. It will be your only chance to see the band perform songs from their new album, The Mercury Moment. It's also Alice's birthday and the Strumbles will be playing.
The Generation live!
8pm $10 Door
February 06, 2020
The Generation supported by Achilles complex and Vox dawn! Nivara Lounge Hamilton
Rock Out In The Tron - Ladies Free entry
8pm $10 Entry
February 07, 2020
Happy new year to everyone from all of us at Living State!
We are happy to announce that we have our next gig coming up in the awesome Nivara Lounge in Hamilton! We'll be bringing our good mates Mudshark with us, and we will be playing with two awesome Hamilton bands- JP Drag Kings and Achilles Complex. Doors open about 8, and first band on at 8.30. It'll be $10 at the door, with ladies FREE ENTRY.
So come on down to the Tron for a bit of a road trip, if you're not already there. We look forward to seeing you there, and future gigs 😁
Hamilton Speakeasy Jazz
2pm-5pm $5 Entry
February 08, 2020
Hamilton Speakeasy Jazz with Fifth°, Ian Jenson Trio, Jazz Lovers Jam
2pm - 5pm
Nivara Entertainment Club - Open Mic
$5 Entry / Free for Club Members 8pm
February 11, 2020
Come on down to the Nivara Entertainment Club Night!
This is an open mic starting at 8pm. Come and
enjoy a variety of different styles of music and comedy.
$5 Non Members
Free for NEC Members
Message the Nivara Lounge page to book in a
15 minute performance slot or take you chances
and turn up on the night to see if there
are any free slots. Solo artists, duo's, bands,
stand up comedy, spoken word are all welcome.
A house drum kit and bass amp provided,
bring your own instruments and little amps if you want.
Reggae Roopu Live
8pm $10 Entry
February 12, 2020
Nivara Lounge Presents the Monthly Reggae Roopu Live featuring:
Faith and Guests
$10 Entry. ASK FOR YOUR REGGAE
ROOPU LIVE MEMBERS
CARD, THEN YOU COME
IN FROM NEXT TIME ON FOR $5.
8pm till Late