Category: Duo Acts

“Co-op” is a duo with gear experience and versatility featuring Tu Tinirau Vocals and Johnny Cartwright on Guitar. ‘Co- op” has been performing together for over 3 years with a wide range of experience in corporate and private parties. “Co-op” has also created a broad following in the Christchurch scene and has continued to perform regularly. Johnny has been performing in the corporate and Christchurch bar scene for over 6 years. Johnny has a diploma in contemporary music from the Christchurch Cpit. Johnny works in managing large scale music events, and promoting acts in Christchurch. “Co-op has a broad set list ranging from mellow background music to upbeat dance music including reggae and New Zealand roots music. They can (with enough notice) arrange songs to suit clients, they also work with clients to create the atmosphere desired for any event.

Christchurch’s premier Rock n’ Roll duo!

Featuring the talents of two of Christchurch’s most talented solo entertainers – Pat Kearns & Peter Williams, Big Daddy is an exciting duo specialising in 50’s, 60’s Rock n’ Roll.

A ‘good time nostalgia group’ who delight and entertain their audience where ever they perform!

They are strongly focused on the Rock & Roll era with a vast selection of 60’s & 70’s classics! Peter Williams and Pat Kearns are Big Daddy, two vastly experienced entertainers who are blessed with the strongest musical credentials 

PETER WILLIAMS

Was with the 60’s and 70’s top groups MAX MERRITT &THE METEORS, THE GROOVE and THE MIXTURES.
He has been involved with numerous hit records over the years, “Slipping Away”, “Soothe Me”, “Pushbike Song”, “Captain Zero” and many others.
Peter has appeared with such notable acts as “The Rolling Stones”, “Chuck Berry”, “Cliff Richard” and “Tom Jones” to name a few!

PAT KEARNS

Has worked extensively live and on television and national tours with artists like the “Little River Band”, “Charlie Pride”, “The Hollies” and “The Seekers” amongst others.
Pat starred as ELVIS in the national stage production of “Are You Lonesome Tonight” the Elvis Presley Story.

Both Pat and Peter are also available for solo work.

MISSION STATEMENT:
“ABSOLUT” are a professional Christchurch band whose main objective is to provide the best musical entertainment for all functions and events. We are willing to listen & cater for the customers needs whether it’s learning a particular song for a Wedding, Time Flexibility or cost.
We believe we have a great product and that we provide excellent value for money.

LISSEL STEWART: Vocals

Lissel Stewart is a vibrant and spontaneous woman with a passion for music. She has been singing professionally for 13 years and has been in popular Christchurch duos SoulCage and more recently Jiggy plus also sang in many bands.

She trained classically from the age of 8 then at 16 made the transition to pop when she joined SoulCage.

Lissel was a contestant and a judge favourite in the 2005 series of New Zealand Idol and last year was an invitation finalist in the hit show Maorioke.

She has sung at the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park in Christchurch 2005 and 2006 and in the Auckland show in 2007 to record live audiences

LINO LUAFUTU: Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar.
Lino has been working as a musician for 25 years. He started in a Duo & also did many variety shows early on in his career with the “Christchurch Musicians Club”.
He also did a stint for three years at the “Chancery Tavern” Sunday to Wednesday with the hugely popular band “IN THE POCKET”. From there, Lino played with various bands such as “Raspberry Krush” & “Don’t Tell Mama”. He went on to form the outstanding 4 piece “Absolut” which played together for 5 years all over the South Island at many of the top Workingman’s Clubs incl the Richmond & Woolston, The Park Royal, “THE CLVB”, Christchurch Casino, Hundreds of Weddings & numerous Corporate Events. 
His passion, energy & love of music is evident thru’ his performance and he enjoys making audiences smile.

THE GEAR:
Our PA Equipment consists of : Behringer UB 2442FX 16 Channel Mixer with built in effects, Two Mackie SR1530 Powered Speakers, DBX 31 Dual Band Equaliser, QSC 1850 Watt Power Amp & TWO EV300 speakers as monitors.
This allows us to produce a quality “FULL BAND SOUND” for all occasions.
We also have a Mackie 808S 1200 watt powered 8 channel mixer which we use in conjunction with the EV300’s for those more quiet, private & intimate settings such as a small room or bar.
We use two mini disc players so that the music is continuous & have over 400 songs in our repitore.

CONCLUSION:
For only the best in Quality Sound & Entertainment, Value for Money & Superb Vocal Ability from a Duo, you can’t go past “ABSOLUT”.