The Original Wailers Announce NZ Tour
November 2009

A tide of pure energy is about to flood through New Zealand, revitalising the veins of the people who have been waiting for something as passionate as The Original Wailers on their most extensive NZ tour to date.

Bob Marley & the Wailers have sold more than 250 million albums in the last four decades, and his band helped propel this international success.

Now Marley’s legendary musicians, together with other renowned reggae session men, have reformed as a tighter band under the title of THE ORIGINAL WAILERS. It was these celebrated musicians who gave Marley the platform for his explosive brand of roots rock reggae. Hold tight... New Zealand audiences will be delighted to learn that these REGGAE ROCKERS and legends led by Junior Marvin and Al Anderson are heading to New Zealand to perform one of the most loved albums in history and Time Magazine’s album of the 20th Century, EXODUS.

This album continues to convey the clearest possible impression of Bob Marley, the singer, the lyrist, the musician, the philosopher, the lover, and the icon of the people.
EXODUS stands as the definitive statement of the concerns and the artistry of a man who, while himself marked by many of humanity’s imperfections, rose from the obscurity of a third world shanty town to become one of the planet’s most beloved and inspiring figures. His message speaks across generations of people of every colour and creed. And for five nights in November this message will be heard loud, clear and righteous in New Zealand.

Junior Marvin and Al Anderson toured and recorded with Marley until his death in 1981. This places them among the rare few - the true torchbearers of his legacy - which they memorably helped to create. Now The Original Wailers, with Junior handling lead vocals, promise to recreate musical history as they continue to spread the message of “One Love.”
With lions rampant on stage and warm reds and golds evoking Kingston at night, the Exodus message is so powerful. This band is here to squeeze your soul.

TOUR DATES AS FOLLOWS
NOVEMBER 17 &18 – QUEENSTOWN - THE MEMORIAL HALL with Rhythmonyx
NOVEMBER 19 –CHRISTCHURCH - THE BEDFORD with Cornerstone Roots
NOVEMBER 20 –PORIRUA CITY - TE RAUPARAHA ARENA with Katchafire and Hikoikoi
NOVEMBER 21 –AUCKLAND - THE POWERSTATION with Cornerstone Roots
TICKETING

QUEENSTOWN – PLAY IT AGAIN RECORDS & QUEST STORES
CHRISTCHURCH – COSMIC CORNER & REAL GROOVY
PORIRUA CITY – TICKET DIRECT & REAL GROOVY
AUCKLAND – TICKETMASTER & REAL GROOVY

PRESENTED BY: BENCH MUSIC / FU ZEN / SFBH / REVOLVER / RDU / 63 / 95BFM

ENDS