The Fabulous Miss P, one our absolute favorites is back at Botticelli wine bar this coming Sunday!!! We are very excited to have this amazing singer here again!
Let's dance the night away with your favorite tunes and the sweet voice of Jenny Cruse
One of our favourite entertainers is back this Saturday night to get you dancing and having fun again!
“Tre musi” featuring Steve Sherriff sax, Alan Brown piano, Chris Melville vocals.
It's been a long time between drinks, but we're playing once again with a ripping return gig at Takapuna's finest live music venue! Dine in style, dance a while and celebrate with us at Botticelli from 5.30pm.
"Albert & Menchie Duo"
Something special happens when they sing together. Albert and Menchie, a husband and wife duo took New Zealand by storm from the '80's to the Year 2000 through their musical talent and prowess. Originally from the Philippines, they were once the cream of the crop in every hotels and bars in Manila and Baguio City until they were sighted by the NZ Lion Breweries entertainment agent who was in a mission to bring to New Zealand world-class Duos from across the globe to play for their chain of hotels and bars. Their first stint in 1980 was Hotel St George in Wellington. The Breweries brought them back in 1986 performing for the Cobb & Co circuit enthralling audiences all through out the North Island. They have a wide range of repertoire consisting of folk, folk-rock, ballad, pop, country to rock & roll from the 60's to 90's. Albert's amazing vocals sound so much like the originals that you may not pick the difference when he does a cover of his music heroes such as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Don Mclean, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Simon & Garfunkel, CSNY, Eagles and even Neil Diamond. Complementing this, Menchie's powerful vocals, charisma & infectious style will captivate you as she performs songs from Bette Midler, Annie Lennox, Chrissy Hynde, The Corrs through to the Stevie Nicks to Bonnie Tyler...and don't look now, the lady also plucks the guitar. Individually, they're strong, together, they're two of a kind.
Talented Latin musician Fidel Pimentel will be performing all your favorite Salsa, Bachata, Merengue songs, so grab your dance shoes and come have fun!
Auckland-based Latin trio which bring the passion of Cuban music with its Afro roots, playing Cuban Son- Cha Cha Cha- Salsa and beyond. Bring your dance shoes, it will be hard to resist.
Auckland-based jazz vocalist/pianist Julie Mason (B.Mus.) is a very high profile artist who has performed extensively throughout New Zealand, appearing at all the major arts & jazz festivals and playing with this country’s foremost jazz musicians.
She has performed with top Australian musicians at the Manly Jazz Festival, Sydney and the Magnetic Island Jazz Festival, Queensland, and played at some of Paris’ exclusive jazz clubs in 2005 & 2007, and in Berlin 2003 & 2007. She has been a regular artist at Auckland’s Montana Winter Jazz Series, and at Auckland’s Aotea Centre with “The First Ladies of Jazz”.
She formed the vocal group “Julie Mason and The Jazz Divas” in 2005 for festival concert appearances nationwide, from Tauranga’s National Jazz Festival through to Christchurch’s International Jazz Festival and the Nelson Jazzfest.
Our favourite father and son are back again by popular demand!! It will be another Another amazing Sunday night
One of The sons in “Father & Sons”, Jake Pancho along with his Father and his Brothers Don and Josh, is a highly acclaimed professional musician who has toured for the last 20 years all over NZ, Australia, and South East Asia in some of the largest festivals with big names such as The Angels, Rose Tattoo, Jimmy Barnes, to our kiwi icons such as Shihad, Deja Voodoo, and I Am Giant. These boys are no children in the music industry and are genuine rock veterans.
Jake performs as an Impressive solo act, and is in demand throughout venues in Auckland.
Kim Carr is a Taranaki-based jazz singer who is quickly establishing herself as a 'singer with sass. ' Classically trained, she's built up a diverse repertoire and vocal range - from foot stomping, swinging jazz standards to smooth, soft ballads.
Alex Pipes is an Auckland based guitarist and composer. Having recently completed his post graduate studies in Jazz Performance at the University of Auckland, Alex has become a frequent performer in the Auckland music scene.
Joined by Wil Goodinson and Ben Frater, the trio will perform some of their favourite jazz standards in the guitar trio format.
The Fabulous Miss P, one our absolute favorites is back at Botticelli wine bar this coming Sunday! We are very excited to have this amazing singer here again!
The Fabulous Caitlin Smith.. She needs no introduction.. The Queen of NZ Jazz
Unique opportunity to see and her this amazing musicians from Uruguay in NZ for the Tauranga Jazz festival!
Whakatane-based contempotary pop artist Eve Kelly is an old soul in terms of musicality, with a strikingly rich voice far beyond her years.
Her classically trained background and career in musical performance has helped Eve find her footing as a songwriter, guiding her path as she explores her sound as an artist and ending up with a whimsical mix of adult contemporary, gospel, soul and pop.
Albert and Menchie met in the ’70s, when both were solo artists in Manila. Albert was then tagged the “Don McLean exponent,” who charmed his audiences with his charismatic rendition of Vincent, Empty Chairs, And I Love You So.
Although Don McLean’s music played a major part in Albert’s career, he never limits his range and performs cover tunes of other famous artists like Cat Stevens, Neil Young, America, Crosby, Stills and Nash. His being a singer-songwriter earned him the respect of music lovers and fellow musicians.
Menchie herself was an established act in the folk-pop circuit in the ’70s, regaling audiences with her infectious style as she renders the hits of Janis Ian, Carly Simon, Carole King and Stevie Nicks.
After they met, they formed the Albert and Menchie duo which instantly gathered their own following with their impressive vocal harmony, performing at Hyatt Hotel along Roxas Blvd. and then at Pines Hotel in Baguio.
The duo’s first engagement abroad was in Singapore. In 1982, they were sent to Lisse in The Netherlands to represent the Philippines in the annual Flower and Music Festival. Then they performed in Belgium, Germany and London.
In 1987, Lion Brewery, which owns a chain of hotels in New Zealand, signed up the duo to a six-month contract. Soon after, Albert and Menchie was sponsored to become New Zealand citizens, so they can continue performing in the hotels.
As their three sons grew up, the boys imbibed their parents’ music genes . Hence, it is not surprising that they started performing onstage.
Jake enjoys it that when he performs. He gets to be the “big boss” of the family since he is band leader and lead guitarist. Albert does the line-up of songs in the repertoire while Jake does the arrangements.
“It’s a challenge to perform with my mom and dad,” Jake says. “They are parents at home, but they are musicians onstage.”
After 16 years in New Zealand, the family moved to Goldcoast, Australia in 2003, where the boys expanded their music career and formed their own band called DNA Rock “because we have the same DNA,” beams Don, a finalist in the Australian Pop Star search in 2004.
When not onstage with their parents, the guys play the music of Creed, Nickelback and Red Hot Chili Peppers. They also write their own music, including Tagalog songs.
Talented Latin musician Fidel Pimentel will be performing all your favorite Salsa, Bachata, Merengue songs, so grab your dance shoes and come have fun!
Pont de Mangere is an Auckland based ensemble with a flair for elegant and tasteful jazz.
* Carmel McGill Wright, vocals - her versatile vocal repertoire spans many genres - pop, opera and musical theatre, but principally jazz, drawing on Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington as influences. When Carmel sings, the room swings!
* Chris Artley, piano - an acclaimed and published composer, with over 20 international awards for classical choral works, many of them influenced by his love of jazz. Chris combines the elegance of classical music with the exotic palette of jazz in his unique playing.
* Glyn Acraman, drums - with a drum career spanning many decades and styles, and gigs with both international and NZ artists like Pat Boone and Tina Cross, Glyn’s masterful pulse is the heartbeat of many NZ rock bands, big bands and jazz ensembles.
* Guy Halpe, bass - a background in classical violin and viola with orchestras gives Guy a unique style of bass playing. He has accompanied many international jazz musicians (Martin Taylor, Eberhard Weber and Jan Garbarek, the Dutch Swing College Band, Doron Johnson) and many NZ jazz artists.
Alex Pipes is an Auckland based guitarist and composer. Currently studying his honours in jazz at UoA, and with influences spanning across jazz, house, funk, hip hop and rock, Alex’s myriad of musical influences and experiences fuse together to provide a fresh sound to the world of contemporary music.
Saxophonist Frank Talbot brings an eclectic mix of soul/boogaloo
standards, classic pop/rock bangers, funky originals and organ trio classics. All delivered
with an emphasis on energy, ensemble interaction and fun with some of Auckland’s top
musicians.
Hank Trenton is a young bassist who has a strong passion for jazz. He presents a set of music with some of his favourite musicians. A mix of originals and some of his favourite jazz tunes.
Talented father and daughter duo Jesse Wilde and Feith Wilde performing American Rock, Folk and Blues for your Sunday night!
Botticelli celebrates Cuba’s beautiful rhythms of salsa, timba, son, cha-cha, mambo, Afro-Cuban jazz, bolero and rumba, featuring a trio of musicians from Ke lo Ke band this Saturday night, 4 March, from 9pm.
From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Miguel brings his amazing vocals and rhythms learnt along the way in the Samba School of Vila Isabel to us here at Botticelli Wine Bar.
Funky Gipsy Jazz quartet lead by : Djordje Nikolic (bass), Phillip Beatson (guitar), Travis Hill (guitar) and Asher Truppman Lattie (clarinet and saxophone) Something new at the little wine bar…
Gemma Celeste has been described as having the Voice of an angel with the power of a Lion.
She is a true performer who loves nothing more than to provide an experience for those listening and to bring a smile to her audiences faces. Her ability to engage and interact with the crowd is what makes her stand out at a performer, often getting off the stage to dance and sing to her audience.
With over 20 years experience Gemma Celeste has spent most of her adult life honing her craft singing overseas in Sydney and London where she has performed with various covers and original bands, DJs, producers and everything in between, spanning all genres of music. She has a great positive infectious energy and loves to tell stories through song.
The amazing and beautiful songstress Caitlin Smith is back at the little wine bar shortly after the release of her new album.. It will be a fantastic night
One of the finest female vocalists in NZ and an all time favourite at Botticelli wine bar since we started live music! Absolute passion, absolute star!!
Widely renowned jazz singer ‘with a voice like velvet’, June’s ‘new groove’ embraces jazz and contemporary classic.
Keri is a popular singer who loves the 'feel good' music and 'sing along' music to create an entertaining experience for all! So make sure your in early to grab a table.
