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"Wry, satirical, apocalyptic ... rooted in acoustic traditions, though not bound by them”
Nick Bollinger NZ Listener Welcome to the wonderful world of Kokomo...
Kokomo is a Kiwi blues & roots group, based in New Zealand's sunny Bay of Plenty. Kokomo was formed in 1991, performing at New Zealand's major rock, art, jazz and blues festivals. The band has released a dozen albums and a full-length concert DVD. This is also home for cult duo The Self-Righteous Brothers and other projects from team Kokomo. NEW TO THE SITE !!!
September 25th - the GIG GUIDE has been updated with October shows in Omokoroa and Hamilton NEW VIDEO !!! In 2012 Kokomo backed the inimitable Richard O'Brien for his 70th birthday concert at The Founders Theatre, Hamilton, New Zealand. Joining the band were keyboard wiz/MD for the night, Grant Winterburn, and sax player Rob Smith. A 45-minute video of the event is now on the LISTEN & WATCH page. 
This pic is from Richard's 2017 birthday concert at Tauranga's Baycourt Theatre by Colin Lunt - www.clc-photographic.com
MONTHLY PICS... Here are this month's selection of pics, from the recent "Songs Of Bob Dylan" show at The Graham Young Youth Theatre in Tauranga (18-8-18) - Kokomo/Marion Arts/Robbie Laven. Photos taken by Beano (soundcheck), Jo Jones, Sally Garner, and the very last one Craig Garner (no relation). |
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