2010 Dates
Sunday 10th January–Sunday 28th February 2010
About The Breeze Lazy Sundays
A fine variety of globally influenced, locally grown live music in our very own, world-class botanical backyard! Held every Sunday between 10th Jan – 28th Jan on the Central Lawn in the Botanic Gardens, from 3.30-5pm.
10 January – The Sam Manzanza Band
Sam integrates rhythms honed in the National Ballet of Zaire to his fast-paced blend of African rhythms and Western blues-rock.
17 January – Devlish Mary & The Holy Rollers Swing Band
Blending foot-stomping Western Swing tunes with Gypsy Jazz stylings, fiery fiddle and a few slow-dance torch songs.
24 January – The Unfaithful Ways
Country meets old-timey pop.
31 January – Ma Bell & The Blue Tones
Accompanied by iconic Christchurch jazz/blues musicians, singer-songwriter Izzy Miller Bell eloquently interprets songs from jazz blues and country rock, to Celtic soul and contemporary folk.
7 February – Cairde (“Car-jahâ€)
Five passionate women, five voices in rich harmony: a cappella or with captivating instrumentation they fuse Celtic and contemporary acoustic.
14 February – Valentine’s Day with The Lizzie Cook Band
“Cook’s enjoyment of life (and music) seeps from her songs at every turn†Real Groove Magazine.
21 February – Hera & Keith Petch
NZ-based Icelandic award winning singer-songwriter Hera presents new original material along with well-loved, and lesser-known, jazz songs with local jazz guitarist extraordinaire, Keith Petch.
28 February – Oakley Grenell & Departure Lounge
Departure Lounge are a must for fans of progressive music, known for soulful, mood-swinging melodies and a dynamic live performance.