WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
Whanganui has the privilege of hosting the living legend that is Corben Simpson this Friday evening when he performs at the Musicians Club with the equally remarkable drummer/vocalist Maurice Greer. Together they perform as a duo, with Corben reaching into his vast repertoire spanning 50 plus years of songwriting that includes the New Zealand hit single “Dance All Around the World’ that he composed when working with Bruno Lawrence and Blerta. Corben’s illustrious career includes meetings with the likes of Ravi Shankar, Kenny Rogers and King Charles of Britain (when he was the Prince). He toured New Zealand as a duo with Michael Nesmith (famous for his role with the pop rock band the Monkees). Then there were collaborations with Billy TK and Manawatu singer Mahia Blackmore ... and on and on. Maurice starred with the 1960’s Kiwi rock sensation The Four Fours that supported the Rolling Stones tour of New Zealand in 1966, and went on to the UK, changing their name to The Human Instinct where they supported acts like the Small Faces, Cat Stevens, the Moody Blues ...and on and on.
There is too much to say about these two superstars who have collaborated on and off over the years and it will be amazing to hear them perform together at the first Club Night of the Whanganui Musicians Club’s 2024 season. As is the custom, there will be an open mic from 7pm and we ask anyone wanting to play to get in early to put their names on the board. If all goes to plan, our invited guests should be performing around 9pm. This will be an extraordinary musical event. Come down and enjoy it with people dedicated to keeping the music live! Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave on Friday 2 February @ 7pm
General Admission $15, Members $10 (Memberships available at the door)