The Desotos
This will be the first show of an eight-date North Island tour, culminating in a major Festival appearance in Rotorua. Prior to then Paul is off to play some shows in the UK and Europe.
The DeSotos tour also celebrates the release of four new original songs that the band has been recording at the LAB in Mt Eden, with Wayne Bell handling production duties and Olly Harmer engineering.
These tracks will form part of their upcoming album scheduled for release in 2025, with further updates to be posted on the band’s Facebook page.
Since the early 2000’s The DeSotos have occupied a unique space in the New Zealand country blues scene, with their melodic songwriting accompanied by strong vocal harmonies and tight musicianship.
As well as their original material the band features reference cover songs from the likes of Neil Young, Tom Petty and the Allman Brothers Band in their setlist.
The DeSotos lineup includes;
Paul Gurney – lead vocals, guitars & blues harp
Stuart McIntyre – bass & vocals
Ron Stevens – Hammond, keyboards & vocals
Greg Tell – drums & percussion
Members $10 cash
Non-members $25 cash
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