ARTISTS

Christchurch Artists


guitar.jpgA comprehensive list of Christchurch Artists and Bands can be found here as well links to ex-pat ChCh muso's around the world.

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Jdubs - Featured Artist March 2010

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Contact: J Dubs Ph: +64 27 763 6169
www.myspace.com/organiksnz

J Dubs first album is a selection of butter-smooth vibrations enriched with soul.  ‘The Keynotes’ is a product of patience and passion, a project that took many years to manifest. Waiting for the appropriate time, J Dubs – aka Ben James – began making music at 14, MCing and eventually hosting RDU’s $ Mix hip-hop show before catching the attention of Shapeshifter’s Devin Abrams...

 

The Chants R&B - Featured Artist February 2010 (+LP & Ticket Giveaway)

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Contact: Trevor Courtney Ph: +64 21 0240 7203
www.chantsrandb.com

Chants R&B had a residency every weekend from 1964 -1966 at The Stagedoor, a grungy cellar downstairs from a coffee bar in what was Hereford Lane (now Tramway Lane) adjacent to Cathedral Square.

The Chants are back and playing Al's Bar on Fri 26th and Sat 27th of Feb. Read on to see how to win a double pass and limited edition LP...

Delaney Davidson - Featured Artist January 2010 (+ Free Download)

delaney davidson returnsmyspace badgeFolk Noir/Blues
Contact: Delaney Davidson Ph: +64 21 0278 6424
www.myspace.com/delaneyfdavidson

Delaney Davidson is a world travelling hobo, originating from Christchurch and previously basing himself out of Switzerland when he toured with cult legends Dead Brothers and was instrumental in the sublime "Wunderkammer" album (Voodoo Rhythm Records) playing singing saw, lap steel, drums and vocals. Delaney's impending release of his third solo album and homecoming shows are sure to be a highlight of early 2010...

Pikachunes - Featured Artist December 2009

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Contact: Miles McDougall Ph: +64 273 488 937
www.myspace.com/pikachunes
Pikachunes
is a new solo foray from Miles McDougall, having only really been playing for the last 8 months. Ex-Tiny Paper Daggers and new Tiger Tones member, McDougall pushes the boundaries of modern dance music, coupling house beats with early consol sounds, driving bass lines and hard hitting synth hooks...

The Transistors - Featured Artist November 2009

The TransistorsPower Pop/Punkmyspace badge
Contact: James Harding Ph: +64 27 310 8335
www.myspace.com/thetransistorsband

The Transistors are one of Christchurch's leading power punk trio's and November see's them releasing their debut album Short Wave. They play loud fast power pop/punk music with an emphasis on super high energy that is powered by Demon Killa Cola endorsed drumming and loud guitars...

Sleepy Age - Featured Artist October 2009 (RDU RoundUp Winner+Free Download)

myspace badgesleepy age joshIndie Rock
Contact: Josh Burgess Ph: +64 27 3400 513
www.myspace.com/sleepyageband

Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 RoundUp band competition, Sleepy Age who are October's Featured Artist. Their first single 'Catface' has been mixed and mastered and is available for free download at their myspace...