Bob McNeill with special guests Adam & Marika

One of the great folk artists of the last two decades in New Zealand, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Whangārei’s ONEONESIX.

Bob McNeill is one of New Zealand’s best-known folk songwriters. His songs have been covered by artists in NZ, Australia, the UK and USA. New Zealand Musician magazine compared his songwriting to Bruce Springsteen and Mark Knopfler; the Dominion Post likened him to Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Luka Bloom and Dougie MacLean. A compelling storyteller, his songs paint vivid pictures of the moments of decision in people’s lives. He has three New Zealand Music Awards (“Tuis”), all for Best Folk Album. His first solo tour in a decade showcases his unique songwriting, celebrated guitar playing and gorgeous live sound.

TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER is the brand new album from acclaimed New Zealand songwriter Bob McNeill. Featuring his signature rich songwriting, the album explores themes of life, age and transition, re-imagined as a trip down three iconic rivers – the Manuherikia in the South Island, the Waikato in the North Island, and the Kelvin in his native Scotland. It’s McNeill’s most intimate work to date, with some of his most beautiful songs.

SPECIAL GUESTS ADAM AND MARIKA

Adam Ogle is a well-known musician in the Australasian scene, known for his work in the musical Once and the band Roughtown who have played at Welly Fest and other festivals across NZ and Australia. Played with the likes of Sharon Shannon and Manus McGuire.

Marika Chia has been in the music scene in New Zealand for over a decade and has performed with musicians such as Ms Lauryn Hill, Josh Groban, Jordan Luck and other NZ greats. She’s been a staple at the Auckland Folk Festival for the past 4 years.

Having recently released their EP they have performed at the Wellington Folk Festival, the Auckland Folk Festival and having been regularly performing around the north island. Together they merge their love of Folk, Gypsy and Contemporary/Original works to create their own
sound.

Don’t miss this intimate live show from some of New Zealand’s great songwriters.

“One of New Zealand’s most prominent and gifted songwriters… the songs are beautifully written”
AMERICANA UK

“Timeless songs”
FOLKWORLD

“Endearing, and at times haunting songs”
NEW ZEALAND MUSICIAN

“Exquisite guitar playing”
AKAROA MAIL