Duos Bios

BECKS AND MICHAEL

Becks and Michael are an exciting and entertaining corporate, covers duo based in Auckland, New Zealand. Having spent their entire adult lives as professional singers and entertainers they are now veterans of the New Zealand entertainment industry. However, this experience combines with youthful enthusiasm and passion every time they step on stage, creating an electric and professional stage show night after night.

FARE THEE WELL

Fare Thee Well is an acoustic duo of siblings that play a wide variety of covers ranging from old school jazz, classic hits to modern pop tunes. The duo arranges well-known songs in an acoustic style, using their harmonies with various percussion to create a full sound. Since their success of reaching the Top 12 finalists in X Factor, they have been busy performing for corporate functions and weddings. Whether you require background music for a function or an energetic live performance to get people dancing, Fare Thee Well can cater to your crowd.

FUSE

Fuse is a dynamic entertainment package led by the guitar and vocal talents of Chet and Melissa – regular feature on the entertainment scene, having performed at corporate and festival events in some of the country’s most prestigious venues. Constantly in demand, their vast musical ability has enabled them to move around the entertainment scene with ease.
As a duo, Chet and Melissa offer a quality show and can perform either acoustic or with studio quality backing tracks. Their repertoire covers the 70s, 80s, 90s, popular music, Top 40 and Classic Covers. Whether it is a formal cocktail event, corporate dinner or a party, Fuse can cater to your needs. They are a dynamic entertainment package, determined to entertain through their choice of classic music, onstage energy, and expertise.

IZZY + MOE

Izzy + Moe are the musical duo you need to hear.Known for their captivating harmonies and polished delivery, Izzy + Moe form a sultry, beautifully blended power duo who thrive on the elegance of live, acoustic music. They combine a versatile repertoire with their ownstunning spin on your favorites, creating an evening to remember. They have the ability to provide a spellbinding delivery without the use of tracks or gimmicks. Using only the occasional loop pedal, their signature style andperformance is why they are a consistent favorite among viewers of all ages. They travel around the world performing in high-end venues both on land and at sea on luxury cruise liners, providing world-class entertainment to a diverse and rotating clientele. Not only are Izzy + Moe talented, professional, and experienced, they’re alsofunny, enchanting, and down to earth. They share a love of music, a love of performing, and love of each other, and together they offer a magical experience complete with sophistication and soul. Their two voices, along with Moe’s unique guitar stylings, become one sound and a perfectsoundtrack for your venue.

Jamie AND CHET

This versatile duo can provide you with easy background music for a corporate dinner through to playing the bangers to get your party started. With their speciality being private functions and weddings, Chet and Jamie use stomp boxes and loop pedals to create a big sound that will get everyone off their seats. This accomplished duo can offer their dynamic sound to a private function, corporate event, wedding, or even as residents at a bar – they can cover it all.

JASPER AND JANE

Brother and sister duo Jasper and Jane Hawkins bring to life an extensive array of music with originals from Jasper’s EP and upcoming album as well as many favourite tunes branching across decades with a sound reminiscent of the likes of Simon & Garfunkel and Fleetwood Mac. With an eclectic musical background, they have come together to bring to the stage a magical synergy, captivating audiences wherever they go. Having performed for many years and recently selling out a show at The Boathouse in Nelson, Jasper and Jane are now expanding their scope to make themselves available for shows and events nationwide. Whether you are looking for a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy mixing and mingling or are seeking a spectacle with magical harmonies this is the perfect entertainment for your function or event. Audience feedback:“I get a little over excited when I hear real artists who sing from the heart”“It’s not only your voices that blend together so well, it’s also your charm that makes both of you a charm to listen to".

LA ISLA FLAMENCA

Turn the heat up with dazzling chops and beats from Flamenco guitarist Ian Sinclair and Latin Jazz percussionist Steve Cournane. Isla Flamenca debuted in July 2018. In a very short time the band has become something totally different in the Auckland music scene: an instrumental group with strong traditional Flamenco roots. They play everything from simple dances like Sevillanas and Rumba to important Flamenco forms like Alegrias and Bulerias. Their sound is traditional Flamenco but with a modern rhythmical tinge that borrows from Jazz and Cuban music. Ian Sinclair has spent a lifetime studying this highly rhythmical Spanish music. He is a pupil and friend of flamenco maestro Juan del Gastor of Seville. He has written most of the instrumental music for Isla Flamenca. Recently he dropped his role as a TV reporter to tour New Zealand with the Spanish troupe of Isabel Rivera Cuenca. Steve Cournane is a drummer/composer who began playing in Flying Nun bands in 1984. He won a Tui with CLBOB for NZ Jazz album of the year in 2002. In 2007 he moved to Lima, Peru, where he lived as a musician and studied the traditional Afro-criollo cajon for seven years. This eventually led him to Flamenco music with Ian. Make Isla Flamenca the perfect sound track for your event from intimate house concerts, to full concerts, parties or corporate shows.

LANA FIA

A father and daughter duo with soul and groove. They create their own arrangements to well known covers using harmonies, two guitars, slick guitar solos, percussion and a loop pedal. They cater to both chilled background music and music that will get you dancing.

LEEA

AND BRAYDEN

Having played together for 7 years, couple Leea & Brayden have developed a musical chemistry that is both warm and engaging. Distinct vocalists in their own right, together, their voices lift to a new level, creating harmonies that soar. With a versatile and ever expanding repertoire, Leea & Brayden are capable of playing an eclectic range of decade spanning Pop, Folk, Rock and RnB. Leea & Brayden are passionate performers, delivering a unique sound with just an acoustic guitar and two voices.

LEYS AND KEYS

Starting from the 2010 hit Juice TV show ‘Chillin with Leys and Keys’, Josh Leys and Andy Keys have fast become the best duo you’ve seen in a long time. With just two guys, they effortlessly create music on the fly till it literally sounds like an 8 piece band. But don’t be fooled into thinking its tricks as it’s created with a recording device called a looping pedal all live. Leys and Keys will play all your favourite songs and will have you dancing from the get-go. Oh, you wanted background? They’ll just get you politely toe tapping at your classy dinner event then. There’s nothing Leys and keys can’t do for your function. They have tons of experience in the corporate world, just recently playing at the seafood festival and also the huge event called Seeport from the ports of Auckland.

LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Lights at Night is formally known as Steve & Andy. You will be amazed by this exceptional vocal and guitar duo. Two outstanding voices blended together making your night out, one to remember. These two are like a full band with their guitars, vocals, percussions, and something called Wazinator – also using backing tracks for those upbeat occasions.

LIMe PIE

Lime Pie are a music duo playing all your favourite songs, from easy listening through to time honoured hits and top 40 material. Perfect for any environment be it wedding, corporate or party, Lime Pie can keep it low and subtle while you talk and mingle. Then they can bring the party so you and your guests can dance and sing along to classic songs and the latest radio hits. Featuring vocals, guitar and backing track, Caroline and Andrew have an extensive catalogue of songs to choose from that they can tailor to make your event a truly special night (or day).Swedish born Caroline Lekstrom applies her sexy, sassy style to all the hits you know and love. A finalist in TV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ in both NZ and her homeland, Caroline has been wowing audiences with her energy and enthusiasm as a professional singer for over 10 years. Andrew Thorne plays lead guitar and brings a wealth of experience to Lime Pie having played all the guitars on Bic Runga’s 11 x platinum debut album ‘Drive’. He has toured the world with many of New Zealand’s leading singer songwriter’s including Bic, Dave Dobbyn, Jan Hellriegel, Tim Finn and played support for international acts including Radiohead, Bryan Adams and Jeff Buckley.

MCCALLUM AND MCCALLUM

As a father and son musical duo that plays great music from a range of genres and time periods, McCallum & McCallum bring their knowledge together to produce a live performance that blends popular music with jazz & electronica. Malcolm and Lewis are two generations, two lifetimes of musical experience and experiment, brought together with the love of live performance. Mal’s solid vocals and pop piano sensibilities meets Lewis’ saxophone excellence and love of a beat. This family duo will really set the vibe for your event making it one to remember.

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Husband and wife team, Stephen and Hannah have been involved in the music industry for years. With radio hits & albums under their belts as well as performing throughout New Zealand and overseas. What these two artists bring together will not fail to impress. This team has been labelled a duo like no other!

RICKY

DE MEDEIROS

Growing up in Brazil, Ricky was heavily influenced by the local rhythms and further studied music theory with guitar masters. In the early 2000’s he featured in several bands in his hometown, developing his live performance style. In 2010, he relocated to New Zealand and has since been a thriving musician in the Auckland live music scene.

SAM

AND LORIS

Sam and Loris are a guitar and piano duo who perform jazz, blues and latin music as well as a range of other styles and genres. Their repertoire consists of exciting original arrangements of songs from the Great American Songbook, jazz and Latin standards as well as jazz infused versions of popular covers and Christmas tunes. They specialise in background music, entertainment music and concerts and are suitable for private, corporate and public events. Sam and Loris Duo can also perform with the addition of either a female or male jazz vocalist or with the addition of a third instrumentalist such as a double bassist, saxophonist or drummer.

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BOULEVARD

The Boulevard is an Auckland based duo made up of Karlos on guitar and vocals and Keshia on vocals. Karlos and Keshia have both played music over the last 10 years, across NZ and internationally – including holding multiple contracts in a prestigious hotel in Japan. They deliver a funky, energetic and soulful live experience with a variety of songs to suit your functions needs. Karlos is also a guitarist for Moana and the Tribe and has done some session work for The Modern Maori Quartet and Keshia played the lead in Sister Act the musical. The Boulevard are flexible enough to bring you chilled, relaxing vibes over cocktails in the sunshine or boogying out to upbeat dance floor anthems and can also be available to you as a 5-piece band for a fuller sound at your request.

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RED VELVET SEAT

The Red Velvet Seat are Soulful, Funky and Seriously Sassy. They’re an Auckland-based covers band that can grow from a duo to a full 7-piece with horns. Best known for their love of funk, power ballads, and all of your favourite classics from the ’70s to today, The Red Velvet Seat can warm up a small gathering or keep a party of 500 moving for hours. Book them for your next corporate event. They can’t wait to meet you and get your party pumping.