The John Michaelz Band returns to The Jam Factory after a sold out show in July last year. The Band will be promoting the album Live at The Jam Factory recorded at last years show.
The show will encapsulate material from over a 40 year recording career, Hard To Handle, The Stone Babies, Kosher and solo work. Don't miss, as John has said The Best Band I've ever Had, a seven piece ensemble of great NZ talent with songs to match.
John Michaelz: Vocals / Rhythm Guitar nominated for a New Zealand Tui Award in 2010 for his Gospel album, Walk On Water with ten albums to his credit and known for his high-octane stage performances, fronting rock bands Hard To Handle, The Stone Babies and Kosher.
John Michaelz' work combines his love of Reggae, Rock, Blues, Gospel and his prowess for writing a great song. John's albums include fine contributions from the likes of Shona Laing, Rodger Fox, Ritchie Pickett, Gordon Joll (Herbs, Hello Sailor) Alan Norman (The Warratahs, The Rag Poets) Liam Ryan (The Narcs) to mention a few.
John has toured with Renee Geyer, American blues men Robert Penn and Junior Medlow. Born in Motueka Aotearoa and raised in Iceland for seventeen years, John returned to New Zealand in 1987, furthering a lifetime career in music.
The Band
- Mike Kirk - Guitars.
- Simon Mottram - Bass Guitar.
- Tim Julian - Keys and BVs.
- Curtis Edwards - Drums and BVs.
- Karen Waldon - Flute and Percussion.
- Mike Butler - Harmonica.