Kokomo is a long-standing Kiwi blues & roots group, based in New Zealand's sunny Bay of Plenty.
The band has toured all over and released 15 albums and a full-length concert film.
This is also home for cult duo The Self-Righteous Brothers and other side-projects from Kokomo members
The band has toured all over and released 15 albums and a full-length concert film.
This is also home for cult duo The Self-Righteous Brothers and other side-projects from Kokomo members
"Wry, satirical, apocalyptic ... rooted in acoustic traditions, though not bound by them" Nick Bollinger, NZ Listener
“Kokomo are always worth tuning in for... something more than a 'blues band'.” Graham Reid / Elsewhere
“Kokomo are always worth tuning in for... something more than a 'blues band'.” Graham Reid / Elsewhere
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In 2022 William Dart profiled Kokomo on Radio New Zealand's New Horizons programme
"It's taken the Tauranga band Kokomo 30 years, 15 albums, 3 divorces, 5 children, one heart attack and numerous tours to make the great album they've been promising. William Dart checks out the band's new Workhorse in the context of their impressive career."
Have a listen: New Horizons - Kokomo
In 2022 William Dart profiled Kokomo on Radio New Zealand's New Horizons programme
"It's taken the Tauranga band Kokomo 30 years, 15 albums, 3 divorces, 5 children, one heart attack and numerous tours to make the great album they've been promising. William Dart checks out the band's new Workhorse in the context of their impressive career."
Have a listen: New Horizons - Kokomo
THE LATEST RELEASE...
JULY 15th 2023 The Back Bar / If This Is All EP is HERE ...with links to a platform of your choice... |
...this was the first video...
There are no fewer than 10 videos for songs from the EP HERE!
A quick photo album from our recent trip to the Ohakune Blues & Roots Festival...
![]() THE MOST RECENT ALBUM...
July 2022 WORKHORSE a collection of 10 original New Zealand songs Listen to the music! Watch the videos! Go to the WORKHORSE page... |