Event Details
Sep 7
Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom
We warmly invite you to join us for a delightful morning of music, conversation, and community in the beautiful Assembly Ballroom.
Enjoy a relaxed morning tea while taking in live performances curated by local jazz musician and educator Chris Beernink.
This special series offers a chance to celebrate the joy of local music, reconnect with the charm and history of the Ballroom and share memories of the space. Gather with your fellow music lovers to appreciate the talent that continues to enrich our region’s cultural heartbeat.
After a brief venture into another space, we're back in the Assembly Ballroom this month; with the wonderful group Funk Shui!
Funk Shui brings together three seasoned Hawke's Bay musicians united by their love of slick grooves, sweet harmonies and good vibes. With fresh takes on funk, soul and pop favourites, their performances have an infectious energy that will have you grooving along, tapping your feet, and humming tunes all the way home.
Father-son duo Caleb and Micah Robinson make up the rhythm section, joined by Natalie Meszaros on keys. Together they combine tight musicianship with the spontaneity and energy that comes from making music with family and good friends.
Graduates of the New Zealand School of Music, both Caleb and Natalie hold Bachelor of Music degrees with First Class Honours in jazz bass and classical piano respectively. Between them they have performed with artists including Little Bushman, Iva Lamkum, Aaradhna, John Psathas, Rodger Fox, Louis Baker, Will Martin and many others.
Whether it's irresistible dance grooves or soulful ballads, on festival stages or in intimate halls, Funk Shui is here to make music that brings joy
Doors and Morning tea 10.30am
Show 11-12