Mid-winter solstice

The shortest day of the year is a great time to have a mid-winter event!

We’ve been enjoying the change of season while travelling around playing a variety of balls, awards ceremonies with a wedding or two in-between just to keep us on our toes.

Remember that band ‘The Holidaymakers’ from the 80’s?

Here’s their song to jog your memory:

A few weeks ago we were given the opportunity to play this song with one of the original members! This made Simon smile on the inside and out.

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Wellington City Council put on a circus themed event for their mid-winter ball. They had tarot readers, circus dancers and every character you could ever expect to see all with a 1920’s vintage feel. Goofing around was a fun idea at the time.

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And finally we were the live band at the Pride in Print awards ceremony at the TSB arena. Si & Steve were as tall as 3 story buildings all night. Pretty much as tall as Blair.

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Special mention to Pump Dance studios who put on an awesome performance during the ceremony.

We’re currently in the throes of ball season with a sprinkling of weddings in between just for fun which means you should seize any opportunity to see us at a bar as they are few and far between.

Our next public event is at 1841 on the 4th of July. Bring your friends and enjoy Johnsonville hospitality!

If you need a band for your event / function / to serenade you while you’re doing the awesome walk, flick Steve an email: meet.the.relatives@gmail.com

Peace.

Si, Steve, Blair & Tony.

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