Category: Bands of the Past

A highly experienced and versatile duo, Louise & Johnny can provide simple and beautiful music for any venue or event. Playing together since meeting at the School of Jazz 6 years ago, they have developed three distinctive sets which clients can choose from. They chosen set is highly adaptable, and louise&johnnyduo are sensitive to helping the client create the right atmosphere at their event / venue.

Background Set – Consisting of modern, popular jazz, motown and pop this laid back set is a great alternative to a jazz set. Designed to fit into the background of informal / formal events, afternoon gigs, post wedding ceremony drinks and early corporate events.

Jazz / Blues / Soul – Keeping to the more popular jazz tunes, sultry blues and soul songs this set is showcased at bars including Fat Eddies and is a popular choice for the dinner set, formal occasions, late evening events and high end corporate events. This style sets a positive, laid back mood which can be turned into a more upbeat last set if required.

Upbeat Set – Occasionally events call for a more upbeat sound, particularly in the last set. A mixture of well known, popular songs – some old, some new. This is suited to bars, late evenings or occasions which develop an upbeat atmosphere.

Louise – A professional singer and Pediatric Music Intervention Specialist, Louise has experience in making sure that the music is appropriate for your venue / event. She features on the Julie Wylie series of children’s CD’s and sings regularly with her funk / soul band LunaFunk.

Johnny – A talented guitarist, Johnny has performed in corporate bands and works in managing large scale music events. He can arrange particular songs with enough notice for special occasions if requested.

This Christchurch wedding band provide their own high quality gear

A highly experienced and versatile duo, Louise & Johnny can provide simple and beautiful music for any venue or event. Playing together since meeting at the School of Jazz 6 years ago, they have developed three distinctive sets which clients can choose from. They chosen set is highly adaptable, and louise&johnnyduo are sensitive to helping the client create the right atmosphere at their event / venue.

Background Set – Consisting of modern, popular jazz, motown and pop this laid back set is a great alternative to a jazz set. Designed to fit into the background of informal / formal events, afternoon gigs, post wedding ceremony drinks and early corporate events.

Jazz / Blues / Soul – Keeping to the more popular jazz tunes, sultry blues and soul songs this set is showcased at bars including Fat Eddies and is a popular choice for the dinner set, formal occasions, late evening events and high end corporate events. This style sets a positive, laid back mood which can be turned into a more upbeat last set if required.

Upbeat Set – Occasionally events call for a more upbeat sound, particularly in the last set. A mixture of well known, popular songs – some old, some new. This is suited to bars, late evenings or occasions which develop an upbeat atmosphere.

Louise – A professional singer and Pediatric Music Intervention Specialist, Louise has experience in making sure that the music is appropriate for your venue / event. She features on the Julie Wylie series of children’s CD’s and sings regularly with her funk / soul band LunaFunk.

Johnny – A talented guitarist, Johnny has performed in corporate bands and works in managing large scale music events. He can arrange particular songs with enough notice for special occasions if requested.

This Christchurch wedding band provide their own high quality gear.

A reference for this popular Christchurch duo:

“…..they enhanced the atmosphere at the bar to such an extent that our clientele was greatly increased. They were highly professional and fantastic musicians.” Manager No4 Bar, Merivale (2008)

References:Hi LouiseI apologise for being so tardy in contacting you…I know this has been a long time coming, so regrettably, I have to use the old chestnut of better late than never. I just tried to give you a call but wasn’t able to catch you and I am very sorry that I missed you onsite at the AFAANZ 2010 (I just read those two lines back and realised that I’m painting myself in very good light!). I hope a quick email will suffice…I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU and send my appreciation following your involvement in the AFAANZ 2010 conference at the Christchurch Convention Centre (Tuesday 6 July 2010). I always get a rush to see the first few groovers hit the dance floor at a conference dinner and to have that happen in the first two lines of an opening song was fantastic. I’m always one for the finer details so it was great that you showed up with the run sheet and that we didn’t have to come and retrieve you from the green room (10 points on both accounts!)…it instills confidence and means that we, as organisers, can exhale and enjoy relax a little! Thank you again and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Kind regardsKymberlee Kymberlee SeniorConference Manager

WALDRONSMITH Management

De Grenon is Kit and Kaye Grenon a very talented Christchurch duo.

Playing a light & live, eclectic mix of songs, cool jazz, traditional folk, light pop, rock, and blues. 2 vocals, acoustic guitar, beautiful harmony –great songs, and a fantastic atmosphere set whatever your event or venue may be.

Repertoire tailored to suit.

Some of their many highlights are:
Public Openings, NZ Clear Water Golf Open, Corbins Wine&Food Challenge; Fashion parades, Weddings, Coporate, Sporting, Political & Social Events, Christmas in the Park, Brand promotions, Cabaret Acts plus many more.

References:Please pass on my deepest thanks to Kit & Kaye Grenon for a fabulous afternoon!!!The feed back from various groups was incredibly positive & the staff thought theywere just delightful!! Thank you for your excellent recommendation!!! Kindest regards Justine HunterThe Winery Riverlands

Courtenay is undoubtedly one of the country’s finest jazz vocalists. She has been performing both locally and internationally for the past ten years to much critical acclaim.
Her voice has been described as a ‘delectable combination of whisky and honey’. Her smooth, sultry style is unmistakable.

Courtenay was born in Detroit, USA but was raised in Christchurch New Zealand. With her father being a jazz singer, it was natural for Courtenay to follow the same path.

Upon completion of high school, Courtenay attended the Christchurch jazz school. From there, Courtenay’s love of performing took over, and she has been doing it ever since! She has played at festivals both nationally and abroad, the opening of the ‘Westpac Trust Centre’ and performed at many live sporting, cultural and corporate events around the country. Her penchant for musical theatre has seen her perform in The King and I, Chess, Hair and the Sound of Music; among others. She was also selected to perform for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her last royal visit to New Zealand.

Sample Set List

• My Baby Just Cares For Me
• Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
• Summertime
• Autumn Leaves
• Is You Is?
• No More Blues
• The Girl from Ipanema
• Peel Me a Grape
• My Funny Valentine

Please note that if any particular song is required this can be facilitated with 21 days’ notice.

(Accordion and Vocals)

Celtic – Colonial – French

Stu’s been a professional musician for over 25 years. Having a versatile and broad repertoire, his expressive songs, humour and skillfully performed melodies appeal to all ages and walks of life.

Stu Bougen’s Celtic Fare Duo/Trio also available.

Stu can perform as a ‘Wandering Minstrel’ or with full P.A. system, depending on the occassion.

Proven experience in the field of entertainment

Irish Theme           Barn Dances           French                   Concerts

Conferences and Promotions – Festivals and Fetes – Hotels and Clubs
Weddings & Private Functions – Restaurants and Wineries
Schools – Touring – Accordion Tuition

What’s On Offer

Irish Theme

A special blend of Celtic style songs and music.

Traditional ballads to foot tapping tunes.

Great for fundraising or just that special event.

Solo through to 3 piece band Celtic Fare available.

Ceilidh (Kay-Lee)

Fundraising or just for fun. Barn Dances and Irish/Scottish songs from

NZ’s colourful past. Two left feet? No worries, full instruction is given.

Suitable for all ages. Solo through to 3 piece band Celtic Fare.

French

A taste of France and the Continent. Whether it be reliving that romantic

night in Paris, a new champagne promotion or subtle continental ambience.

Complete with beret and striped shirt of course.

Concerts

A Showcase of Stu’s talents and /or theme event.

Scottish – Irish – French – Australian – New Zealand……..

Audience participation encouraged.

Guest artist(s) option available.

Testimonials

“Stu has been entertaining groups of overseas travelers for us for many years. His warm manner, deft touch with people and, of course, musicianship, always ensure that the evening goes off with a bang!”
– Tony Crocker,
Educational Travel, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Canterbury

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“Excellent professional entertainer whose performances at this club are enthusiastically received”
– Warren McFerin, Kaiapoi Club, 2005

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‘”Celtic Fare’ provided great entertainment for our medieval evening at the Great Hall. They were flexible and friendly and tailored their performance to suit our needs. It was a great evening! “

– Tine Thygesen, Event Coordinator Motor Trade Association, Annual Conference 2004 in Christchurch.

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“A fantastic night of music, dancing and fun at the Tai Tapu Celtic Ball. A huge success.”
Kersten Seales, Tai Tapu School PTA, 2005

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“The toe-tapping music was great, enhancing an exceptionally enjoyable evening for all the conference participants. The animated participation by everyone is testimony to the welcoming and entertaining manner of Stu Bougen’s band and caller. Thoroughly enjoyable evening for all.”

Rachel Hannah, Conference Committee 05, NZ Assoc of Mathematics

This Christchurch based 5 piece band has been together for nearly 4 years, playing pubs, weddings, birthdays, libraries, casinos…

They are all experienced, multi instrumental, multi talented, just really multi.

The band have played to a packed pub at Cape Fowlwind and several less packed pubs at various other South Island towns and cities. Mind you they have been asked to play in the other island.

They are the preferred Celtic Band used by the Christchurch City Council for public performances including the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Square.

The band have the ability to learn your “special song” just for that “special occasion” (you may have to provide a recording of it).

They excel in material from The Pogues, Waterboys, Oyster Band, Christy Moore, Van Morrison, Steve Earl, The Levellers, Ewen McCall, Anon and Trad himself.

The band is lively, energetic and out to ensure that the audience enjoy themselves as much as they do. The three most photogenic band members are also available as a three-piece under the glorious title The Danny Boys