Like Clockwork
Like Clockwork
Wellington
originals band Clockwork is showcasing its
unique take on rock and soul in the release of its much
anticipated debut album, Turn this Thing Around.
Celebrate with them at the James
Cabaret on 16 May 2014, together
with support act the Julie Lamb Band in an
evening of funky 70s style retro music.
Clockwork blends dance, rock and reggae on a rich percussive foundation. The culmination of three years’ work, Turn this Thing Around, is a refreshing take on the dub / rock genre; an incessant groove that you can’t help but move to. It includes their debut single ‘Do it Right’ – a masterpiece in percussive but soulful dub that swells into a dramatic rock anthem, hinting at lead singer Matthew Pike’s international career in musical theatre.
The band members are stalwarts of the
Wellington rock scene and experienced international
performers. Matthew (who also plays bass guitar) and drummer
Jason Hotton are both behind the acclaimed
Led Zeppelin tribute band Whole Lotta Led and bring
heartfelt rock to their new collaboration. Matthew also
played in the Big Deal Band a few moons ago alongside
Clockwork guitarist and writer/performer Neil
Boddington, who adds his classic lead guitar and
glam influences. Into this mix, John Gualter
(Goose) throws a 30 year career on the horns in a
wide range of genres encompassing free jazz, traditional
jazz, rock, big band, swing funk and blues. Ivy
Padilla and Jasmyne Chung provide
soul and energy with their vocals. Ivy is an award-winning
musical theatre performer with 20 years’ experience in the
music industry. Jasmyne also has a strong background in
musical theatre and is a trained musician, singer and
dancer.
The album and merchandise will be available on
the night or you can purchase online from bandcamp! To check
them out further go to www.clockworknz.com
Fasten your seat belts
Clockwork will be supported by the Julie Lamb Band, Wellington’s 747 of 70s vibed indie art rock. A true child of 70s music, award winning Julie Lamb is currently writing her third album to follow Most and Least andTrippin’ the Light. Her songs glide between rock, funk, blues, folk and back again. Catchy but never ordinary, lyrical and witty, her songs are delivered in Julie’s soaring heartfelt voice and a performance that brings the audience on the journey with her. The Julie Lamb Band will play songs from the new album as well as favourites from the first two.
This is a band you can’t ignore. Eleven people on stage held together by Julie, drummer Andrew Richardson and bassist Callum Hazlitt-Black while guitarist Dave Hadley awes the crowd with his inspired riffs. Add to this the patterns and effects of Andreas Lepper on percussion, the power and light of Damian Forlong on trombone and Geraint Scott on saxophone, John McDonald adding flair on keyboard, and the funny, vivacious backing vocalists Deb Rock-Evans, Emma Davey and Miranda Turner and prepare for take-off.