The In Outs and The Transistors at The Winemakers Daughters

I know I shouldn't but the first thing I am going to do is put a disclaimer against my photos for this evening. It was an amazing night and very successful (especially for the first real live gig in the basement) but I did have a few too many drinks and maybe my photos are not quite up to scratch... but anyway I couldn't not post them.

The Transistors are a rock band originally from Nelson. The three young guys are doing a kind of tour thing, by this I mean they find gigs all over the country and travel around when something pops up. They got the crowd dancing and leaping which is always a good sign. They were very nice and I'm sure they had a great time in Gisborne despite the miserable weather over the weekend and we cant wait to have them back.

The In Outs are made up of a group of local guys. A few of them have been dabbling in music for years but others are brand new to music making. In my opinion this is where the excitement comes from, music being created by people wanting to recreate wonderful music that has proven to influence and entertain... you know what I mean.

It was a fantastic night and I cant wait to have more.

Stranger in a window

Acoustic Night at the Poverty Bay Club

On the third Friday of every month the historical Poverty Bay Club (also housing the Dome Cinema) opens it doors to musicians and public alike. It is a night where anyone with musical ambitions can happily get on the stage and perform any three songs to the crowd. It is wonderful atmosphere, with a group of like minded people doing what they love, sharing it with other that can only dream.

London Street Fish and Chip's

I know it seems as though I eat a huge amount of Fish and Chips, I don't but I like to know where to find them when I want them. If you are in town I honestly believe that it is worth taking the time and trouble to go into the middle of Kaiti and find London Street. It makes me sound like a stooge but it is the one place in Gisborne that you get value for money and they are delicious. Not too fatty, or soggy nor are they too crunchy, just right and they make great crumbed fish too.

Heading out to Wainui along Kaiti Road look for the sign on the right hand side.

Day Light Saving!!

Now it feels like Summer has really begun!!

Every year day light saving marks the beginning of Summer... and this year is no exception.

Isn't it the most beautiful sunset to begin the Summer?

I think so.

Grays Bush Scenic Reserve

Grays Bush is lovely little bush about 10 minutes north-east from town. It is the remnant of the Kahikatea Forest which once covered the plains of Gisborne and stepping inside it really does feel as though you have gone back in time. Its a wonderful little place to take children as the tracks are very easy and the Reserve is definitely too small to get lost in.

Visit http://www.doc.govt.nz to check out more Gisborne walking tracks.

More Beautiful Blossoms

I may be a little crazy about Blossoms and I seem to be forever blogging about them but they are nearly over and I am going to be a little bit sad once they have gone. Farewell